Kaizen Consulting

Kaizen is our trusted partner. The strategic and financial advice they are providing is helping us enter new national and international markets. Darren, Phil and the team look after our group of companies providing a first-class service which is professional, practical and effective. They are sincere, transparent and have a passion for development... and success. When the owner of a marine equipment manufacturer needed an interim Finance Director, Darren landed the job. Initially expected to be for just 6 months...10 years later he was Part-time CFO assisting with the sale of the business. The companys list of objectives was long, ambitious, but achievable. Working closely together, the Kaizen and client team optimised business growth by building internal systems, developing a sound financial and commercial strategy and executing its plans through its key commitment to its staff development programmes. We designed a rigorous financial reporting system and then set about forming and supporting a team to maintain the necessary level of reporting and analysis. This solid foundation work formed the basis of the company becoming far more forward-focused and in a position to considerably increase its turnover in 8 years. Working alongside CEO and senior management team, we supported a 9-month programme of preparation for acquisition of the company by a global PLC. We liaised with client staff, transaction teams and auditors, helping them to close the deal on schedule. Having successfully formed, built and sold one company, the entrepreneur turned his attention to a new venture. He naturally engaged Kaizen's help from day one to provide complete financial management and strategic business support. Kaizen did exactly what they said they were going to do and more. Something of a rarity in this day and age! Although comfortable working in hostile territory and war zones, this construction company called for reinforcements to help tackle complex business arrangements encountered by its international subsidiaries. Plenty of ...Read More