Programme Speakers
Richard Brooks
Richard is a chartered accountant with 25 years experience of working with start ups and SME's. Richard lives in Cambridge and is finance director of a range of businesses.
Richard is a founder of FD Solutions, a company based at Canary Wharf. FD Solutions provide finance director services on a contract basis to companies who do not need or wish to have an expensive accountant on the payroll. The company has been trading for 15 years and currently employs 20 full time experienced accountants who act as finance directors (Client Finance Directors) at over 80 businesses including many SME's, 8 AIM listed businesses, and one FTSE 250. All employees have been finance directors and in many cases managing directors. The team brings a wealth of experience that would not be accessible from employing one full time FD.
Richard is one of 5 directors who manage the team of Client Finance Directors, and also holds a number of finance director positions himself. His specialist sectors include food, manufacturing, and technology. His particular skill set includes management information systems design and implementation for growing businesses.
