Gerald Stephens

Finance Director / Manager with over 30 years experience in finance, manufacturing, and operations - especially in the food and drink sector.  

Key Career Highlights:

QAS Group Ltd. (2023 – Present): Finance Manager overseeing all financial operations for a multi-site co-packer and storage business; improved reporting accuracy and recovered £86k through cost investigation.

The Buffalo Farm Ltd. (2022 – 2023): Head of Finance & IT, led financial and IT operations during high inflation, restructuring the business to improve cashflow and reduce costs.

Mackie’s of Scotland Ltd. (2009 – 2022): Finance Director with board-level responsibility; delivered profit growth from £300k to £4.1m over 13 years; managed £4.5m low-carbon capital project, IT strategy, HR/payroll, and environmental initiatives.

Dominion Technology Gases Ltd. (2005 – 2009): Finance & Operations Director; completed a management buyout and a subsequent acquisition; led a team of 35 staff and implemented results-driven processes.

Direct Wines Ltd. (1999 – 2005): Finance Manager managing budgeting, reporting, and strategic projects; delivered consistent operational cost improvements.

Rover / Land Rover (1986 – 1999): Held multiple senior finance and business management roles across Europe and Mexico, improving operational efficiency, financial reporting, and cost control.

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants: Fully qualified
• BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting and Finance: Manchester Polytechnic.  1983 – 86