DOVETAIL FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
Aly Henderson
Director
Dovetail Financial Solutions ("Dovetail") came about when I decided to follow my dreams and set up my own business.
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After 20 years working in finance teams in big businesses, I felt it was time to use all of the valuable experience and best practice I've gained, to help small businesses, also enabling me to benefit from a more flexible way of working to support my family.
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I already understood many of the challenges small business owners face, having grown up with parents who ran their own small business, and I've learnt that helping others is something that I find really rewarding.
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"If it can be solved, there's no need to worry, and if it can't be solved, worry is of no use"
Dalai Lama XIV
EXPERIENCE
My Experience includes both working in Accountancy firms and working in the finance functions of large businesses too.
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I'm a Chartered Accountant, a proud member of the ICAEW.
I've got a broad range of experience to draw upon, including audit, financial due diligence projects, management accounts, budgeting & forecasting, creating management reporting for new business divisions, working with non-finance stakeholders, management reporting & KPI's, financial controls, working capital improvement projects, strategic projects, process improvement, embedding new finance systems and setting up new finance teams.
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I've worked across a variety of sectors during my time at Baker Tilly (now RSM) and PWC, and more recently have gained significant experience in the Grocery Retail and Leisure & Tourism industries, with roles at Morrisons and Parkdean Resorts.
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Whilst the businesses I've worked at in the past have been big, my skills and experience are completely convertible to helping smaller businesses - it doesn't matter if we're working in £'s or £millions!
"Love what you do, Do what you love"
Wayne W. Dyer
I love problem solving, and I pride myself on being supremely reliable and a good listener. I'll bring my attention to detail and a calm approach when I work with you.
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Outside of work, I love spending time with my small family and enjoy keeping fit by attending regular Bounce and Bootcamp classes, as well as practicing yoga at home. I like to go for walks in the countryside near my home and could happily spend an afternoon doing a jigsaw or reading a good book! Being by the sea is my happy place and if there’s fish & chips and an ice-cream involved, that’s even better!