Oliver, CEO and Founder, is leading the introduction and growth of W Executive and W Talent. With two decades of experience in search and human capital, Ollie began his journey at a FTSE250, progressing from consultant to Regional Director and ultimately overseeing the customer proposition for the UK and US. Transitioning into an MD role for UK & Ireland, he also established Healthcare and Life Sciences in the UK for another recruitment business. Joining W Group in 2023, Ollie seized the opportunity to assume the role of CEO and Founder for the UK. He has since spearheaded the growth of W Executive to become an already successful challenger brand in the UK market.
As a fitness enthusiast, Ollie has participated in several fitness challenges, including IronMan, endurance cycling and Hyrox events. As a father to three young children, he prioritises showcasing the significance of self-discipline, determination and achievement at every opportunity. Ollie is privileged to be a Trustee on the board of The Birmingham Hospice.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Prepare and review profit and loss accounts, balance sheets, cash flow information and supporting schedules
- Manage month-end and year-end processes, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate and delivered to agreed deadlines
- Analyse financial performance against budget, forecast and prior periods, investigating variances and highlighting key areas of focus
- Monitor manufacturing costs, production expenditure, gross margins and operational performance
- Review inventory, stock valuations and work-in-progress balances, ensuring appropriate financial controls and accurate reporting
- Support product costing, cost allocation and analysis of material, labour and overhead variances
- Work closely with operational and production teams to understand cost drivers, improve financial visibility and support efficiency initiatives
- Maintain robust balance sheet reconciliations and ensure appropriate control over key financial accounts
- Oversee the integrity of the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately recorded
- Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, providing reliable financial information to support business planning
- Monitor working capital, including stock, creditors and debtors, identifying opportunities to improve cash management
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal financial policies
- Coordinate year-end audit requirements and liaise with external auditors and other professional advisers as required
- Oversee VAT reporting and other relevant financial compliance activities
- Review and improve finance processes, reporting procedures and internal controls
- Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of financial systems and processes
- Produce meaningful financial analysis and management information to support commercial and operational decision-making
- Provide day-to-day support to the Finance Director, taking ownership of financial matters and escalating significant issues appropriately
- Build effective working relationships across finance, operations and the wider business
- Support the development of a responsive, accurate and commercially focused finance function
