David Groom

Before taking up his current role, David's previous career spanned over 30 years of working for a number of leading UK and US Blue Chip companies ranging from the building and construction industry to the aviation sector.
David's expertise is in business - and financial planning, operational turn-around and restructure, performance measurement and monitoring, profit and cash flow improvement strategies, change management and process improvement, operational troubleshooting, financial management and reporting systems, regulatory and compliance matters, project leadership, management coaching and development and interim Finance Director roles.

He has held a number of leadership positions serving in senior management or directorship roles within operating divisions of Hughes Aircraft Company, Raytheon Systems and the General Electric Group. He has also worked with government departments in the public sector and latterly in an advisory capacity within the financial services industry.

David is a business and finance consultant whose focus is on helping SME-sized businesses to grow and improve profitability and performance by adding value to people and operations. Providing practical advice and hands-on implementation, David offers management advisory services tailored to address the key issues affecting business growth and development. He combines strong technical skills with a highly pragmatic approach to application and over the years has introduced his motivational and communication skills in companies of all sizes.

In addition to a background in accounting and finance, David holds an MBA and is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Marketing and Chartered Management institute. He is also a qualified green belt Six Sigma practitioner.