“I worked with Steve on some of the most difficult customer projects. He always provided considered, insightful & professional advice and support, meeting all the demanding deadlines. He managed to balance the need to work without precedents and move the project forward, with the willingness to constructively challenge key stakeholders.” - Commercial Director, global technology business

 

“Steve supported myself and the Marketing Department. He provided the right information we needed to take some difficult decisions and was proactive in bringing this data to my attention - with innovative recommendations.” - Marketing Director, global technology business

 

“It was a pleasure working with Steve. Always supportive, approachable and responsive whenever called upon. In a large company, it was refreshing how agile it is to work with Steve.” - Pre-Sales Consutant, global technology business

 

“Steve can be set with the most complex of problems from a wide range of subjects from financial accounting and operations to FP&A and reporting. He offers a good sounding board for all team members, listens very well, but always remembers to challenge and make people think how they can improve and optimize. I would have no hesitation in recommending Steve to add value to any company.” - Finance Manager, global technology business

 

“Steve was always very customer focussed internally and externally which was invaluable in my role in Marketing. He was very articulate when guiding me through the various Finance systems and procedures and open to constructive feedback on areas that could make the finance side, from a marketer’s point of view, more efficient. A solid team player on all of the projects I was involved in with a good sense of humour which is always an added bonus!” - Project stakeholder, global technology business

 

“Very sharp and clever intellectually, team-aware and diligent. Ability to both deep-dive on issues and summarise well. Worked very hard and thoughtfully on the relocation of a large and critical finance function, ultimately very successfully. Highly recommended, his rigour will add value to any business.” - Managing Director, business services outsourcer

 

“For some time now I have consistently asked Steve's help and advice on a number of financial issues relating to my business area; from headcount planning, budgeting, credit analysis, right through to more strategic planning and forecasting support. I have found Steve to be extremely approachable, helpful and diligent. He always hits deadlines or milestones and provides really meaningful and insightful information that makes the decision making process so much easier. In addition to his technical abilities, he is a pleasure to work with; he has a style and manner that makes him respected by all who deal with him.” - Sales Director, business services outsourcer

 

“Steve is a really smart guy and I have worked with him not just from a financial perspective but from a business operational perspective. He really helped drive financial efficiency & process change in the International business, identifying the challenges and implementing best practice. A top guy.” - International Business Unit Leader, EMEA business services outsourcer

 

“Steve has the ability to combine his wide range of financial experience and utilise effective change and project skills. Steve was central to, and successful in, a significant move of the Finance function from one location to another with the need to build a new team from ground up whilst still ensuring that business-as-usual services were maintained. This was a perfect example of how these diverse skills were successfully leveraged.” - Programme Director, business services outsourcer

 

“I have frequently relied on Steve for advice and guidance on the more technical elements of Finance and am happy to recommend him for his knowledge, willingness to inform, dependability and ability to keep spirits high during difficult times with sterling support (and a great sense of humour). Steve is also an excellent communicator and presenter. I strongly believe that any organisation will benefit from Steve’s work ethic, people skills and abilities, in particular those around business process re-engineering and change management.” - Finance Manager, business consultancy provider

 

“Steve is a very hard working, sharp-minded , intelligent individual as well as a friendly manager with strong people skill and good sense of humour.” - Finance Manager, business services outsourcing

 

“Steve has worked on many different things and he has always performed professionally and done a good job. He did an excellent job at closing our office in London and relocating the finance department from Canary Wharf to Reading. He has also worked on an acquisition and improved the processes in Finance within the framework of US GAAP and SOX.” - Chief Finance Officer, business services outsourcer

 

“Steve is a great man manager, is loyal to the company and had a great relationship with both, staff, his peers and members of the Senior Leadership Team. Steve is an excellent communicator and presenter and clearly has excellent technical financial skills, together with a great sense of humour too - somewhat rare in an accountant! In short, it was a pleasure to work with Steve and he'd be a great asset to any organisation.” - Procurement Manager, business services outsourcing

 

“Steve was a great asset to our company as we went through a lot of change and faced many challenges. Dedicated, professional, knowledgeable - Steve was always easy to approach and a great guy to get to know.” - Business Systems Director, financial services

 

“Steve is a hardworking, technically competent and loyal colleague. We have worked together twice and I would be happy to do so again.” - Commercial Director, global financial services

 

“Steve is an excellent people manager, empowering his staff to develop their skills further. He has given me confidence in my ability, something that I'm eternally grateful for. I enjoyed working with Steve, an optimistic guy with positive attitude in any situation. He balanced a mix of challenges and support really well, so that performance always delivered results.” - Finance Manager, financial services

 

“Steve had a great relationship with his staff, peers and Managers alike - he was well respected and loyal to the company. Steve was a great mentor to many of those that worked for him, encouraging them to study and coaching them through changes in roles. Steve had great technical skills and was a great support to me. It was a pleasure to work with Steve.” - Financial Controller, EMEA financial services

 

“I have known Steve for close to 15 years and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to anyone. He is a dedicated, hard-working and truly reliable professional with high moral and ethical standards.” - Product Marketing Manager, global manufacturer and distributor

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