Phil Holland / Finance & Operations Transformation
25 years turning complex finance and operations challenges into measurable results, for privately held and corporate enterprise. Personally involved. Accountable for delivery.
He helped us to quickly agree a bold strategy. Then was with us in the trenches, bringing a calm, disciplined focus, and delivering the business case.
Flexible engagement options scaled to the value opportunity
Engage me directly as an independent advisor or interim leader. Hands-on, senior, and accountable from day one.
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Bring in the full weight of a partner-backed team and network, for when the scope needs more than one person.
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Work with me in collaboration with Connected Insight, where a more digitally-enabled transformation is the better fit.
Learn more about Connected InsightSleeves rolled up. Not just advice, I get involved in delivery.
Decisions shaped by real, high-pressure, fast-delivery environments. Not theory.
My engagement will be scaled to meet the challenge. Fractional, independent, team-backed, or digitally-enabled. Whichever setup actually suits the job.
See examples of the results I've delivered.
Education & Travel
Finance & Business Services Transformation
30%
cost reduction
Implementation of a Global Business Service model, and Oracle ERP, delivered an €85m business case. Headcount reduction and 30% cost out of Finance and HR in 18 months.
PE-backed engineering & services group
Deals, Carve-Outs & Post-Deal Integration
>£70m
cost locked in
Operating model, transition plan and BPO contract delivered pre-exit, locking in more than £70m.
PE-backed power tools manufacturer
Deals, Carve-Outs & Post-Deal Integration
30%
European G&A cost saving
HQ and back-office functions integrated across two continents after a European acquisition. Digital fixes to payables and receivables improved working capital.
Tell me what you’re working on. I’ll tell you honestly what it’ll take, and walk you through the work closest to it.