Graham Hughes
Founder

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Graham is a qualified chartered accountant (CIMA) with over 20 years of experience at both operational and managerial levels and a proven track record at managing change.  He has held several directorships within global aerospace manufacturing and engineering companies, during both growth and recessionary periods. He has worked with listed companies and SMEs. Most recently, Graham has been working as aerospace sector specialist consultant and CEO as part of a private equity business turnaround and has been accepted as an associate member of the Institute For Turnaround (IFT).

Graham has a strong analytical nature with the ability to challenge and contribute in both financial and non-financial arenas. His extensive operational and engineering experience combines with his strategic and commercial awareness ensuring a balanced approach in all situations.




Les Henderson
Partner

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Les is a qualified chartered accountant (CIMA) with over 30 years of experience in Financial Controller roles. He has operated in the SME environment in both manufacturing and service businesses in varied sectors including chemical processing, technology, oil and gas, facilities management and aerospace.

Commercial awareness and operational understanding underpins his approach to cash management, forecasting and reporting. He has a keen eye for detail ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial and KPI information.

With strong analytical skills, a hands on approach and a focus on keeping things simple, Les has a strong track record in business process improvement in both the finance and wider operational contexts together with extensive experience of IT system implementations.



Des Hammond
Principal Consultant

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Des is an accomplished leader and ICAEW qualified accountant with extensive experience as CFO and COO leading organizational change, transformation and strategic growth. He has a "can do" mindset and "hands on" approach to leadership.  

He has worked across a range of industries in senior leadership roles and brings a wealth of expertise in enhancing business processes, preparing companies for sale, and articulating compelling growth stories. His international experience with PwC further strengthens his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes.

Des has worked predominantly for Private Equity backed or privately owned SME's and has proven agility to navigate chaos and imperfection challenging the status quo to implement fit for purpose solutions. He achieves growth through technology and automation, and leverages strength in business partnering and analytical thinking."