When the owner of a marine equipment manufacturer needed an interim Finance Director, Darren from Kaizen landed the job. Initially expected to be for just a 6-month appointment…. 10 years later he became Part-time CFO assisting with the sale of the business.

Our Challenge

This client’s list of objectives was long, ambitious, but we thought achievable. Working closely together, the Kaizen and client team optimised business growth by building internal systems, developing a sound financial and commercial strategy and executing the agreed plans through a key commitment to staff development programmes.

What Kaizen did

We designed a rigorous financial reporting system and then set about forming and supporting a team to maintain the necessary level of reporting and analysis. This solid foundation work formed the basis of the company becoming far more forward-focused working toward long term targets. This put it in a position to considerably increase its turnover.

Working alongside the CEO and senior management team, Kaizen then supported a 9-month programme of preparation for acquisition of the company by a global PLC. We liaised with client staff, transaction teams and auditors, helping them to close the deal on schedule.

Having successfully formed, built and sold this company, the owner/entrepreneur then turned his attention to a new venture. He naturally engaged Kaizen's help from day one to provide complete financial management and strategic business support.

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Results achieved

• Helped design and implement Company-wide ERP systems
• Sourced substantial regional development grant funding
• Successfully prepared claims for R&D tax relief
• Successfully developed a progressive internal finance team
• Helped prepare the business for sale to a global PLC

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In the client’s own words

“Kaizen did exactly what they said they were going to do and more. Something of a rarity in this day and age!"