1. Stephen Booth B.Sc. (Econ), F.C.A
160c Hoppers Road, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 3LA
Telephone: 07711 350919, Email: s_g_booth2003@hotmail.com
Profile
A Finance Professional with an exceptional track record in leading organisations
through change by forging effective relationships with key stakeholders to devise
and implement financial and organisational restructuring and productdevelopment
resulting in sustained, enhanced profitability
Key Achievements
 Development, implementation & marketing of innovative insurance products as a result
of in depth financial and market analysis.
 Complete restructuring (financial, organisational & strategic) of major law firm resulting
in a turnaround from losses to a £6 million profit and an increase in the capital base of £5
million in an 18 month period..
 Management & sale of a professional football club leading to a 50% increase in the
eventual sales price.
 Introduction of third-party product range into major IT Company, following extensive
analysis of customer needs and product availability, generating pan-European revenues in
excess of £40 million in the initial 12 months.
Career History
1998 – Date
Booth Consulting – Independent business and financial consulting.
Visp Limited
Specialist organisation created to devise innovative insurance products, establish
underwriting capacity (both UK and off-shore) and subsequently bring them to
market.
Specific products included:
 After the event insurance for both personal injury & commercial cases
(premium income in excess of £40 million in 7 years),
 Insurance backed refund / replacement scheme for provider of Home
Information Packs (generated £3 million of premium income in 18 months),
 Insurance cover for second charge lenders on new house sales.

2. Mansfield Town Football Club Limited
Approached by owner to both take the role of interim CEO and find a buyer for
the club.
 Undertook a root and branch review of financial and operational controls
resulting in accurate management accounts (for the first time) and vastly
improved cash flow.
 Actively marketed the club to the council, local interested parties and
overseas buyers. After 8 months a sale was finalised for an effective price
of £5 million – 50% higher than expectations.
Thompsons Solicitors
Initially appointed on a 6 month contract to analyse profitability of business of the
major Trade Union law firm in the UK. It quickly became apparent that, despite a
turnover of £32 million, losses were running at £3 million p.a. and the capital base
had eroded to £50,000. Unsurprisingly the firm’s bankers were threatening to
withdraw funding. As a result I was approached to address both the financial and
operational problems which were threatening the future of the firm.
Agreed with the funders the following actions:
 Raise £1 million from partners,
 Restructure the organisation from a traditional partnership to a corporate
structure and
 Renew focus on income generation, cost control and cash flow.
As a consequence funders increased their facilities and I was appointed interim
CFO and Non-Executive Chairman.
Over the next 18 months:
 Profits of £6 + million p.a.,
 The capital base increased to £5 + million,
 Corporate structure and totally revised financial and operating reporting
systems adopted resulting in:
 Clear decision making and
 A clear distinction between ownership and management.
Other Interim Financial Management / Consulting Assignments
A number of medium duration (6-8 month) assignments at FD level focusing on
financial re-engineering, business controls improvement, business and operational
review and systems development.
Highlights:
 Managed refinancing of Lincolnshire based logistics group.
 Subsequently devised and implemented financial and operational controls
and reporting systems, marketing and sales strategies and HR procedures.

3.  Developed strategic plan and identified, quantified and qualified investors
for professional ice hockey franchise.
 Reviewed and revised operations, controls, systems and cost base of East
Coast port services operation resulting in £250K increase in PBT.
Previous Career history prior to 1998
Gleadell Banks (Agriculture) Ltd (Commodity Traders)
Finance Director / Deputy Managing Director
Lindsey Holdings Limited (Bulk Logistics)
Group Finance & Commercial Director
Wang Labs Inc. (Computer hardware, software and services)
European Marketing Services Manager
UK Supplies and Wang Direct Manager
UK Chief Accountant
Chief Financial Analyst
Digital Equipment Company Limited (DEC) (Computer hardware, software and services)
Financial Analyst
Rawlinson & Hunter (Chartered Accountants)
Audit Senior/Articled Clerk
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFCIATIONS
 FCA
 B.Sc. (Econ) - specialising in accountancy, finance and statistics – LSE
 Other courses include Harvard Business School summer school and
ICAEW courses.
 Courses devised and run include finance for non-financial managers and
understanding your own potential.
PERSONAL
Living with partner.
One child, two step-children
Interests: Sport, current affairs, reading & puzzles.