Nettleships| Case Studies

Arla Foods UK PLC recently combined with Express Dairies as one of the leading milk companies in the UK with a combined turnover of £1.2bn. Nettleships provided interim financial management of their finance function based in the East Midlands (125 heads) and project managed its transition into a smaller more streamlined finance team.

Watson Wyatt Consultant Surrey

Watson Wyatt advise 50 of the top 100 FTSE company pension schemes. The assignment: to review the existing finance and administration function and provide business advice on how to reduce reduce costs and operate more efficiently.

Leadley Limited Finance Director Nottingham

In July 2002 Leadley Limited became the Mercedes-Benz franchise for the East Midlands, a region generating turnover of £120m. With just days to go before acquiring the Loughborough site the client found itself without a finance director. Nettleships were asked to provide interim financial director support and install a new dealership system across the estate.

Andersen Financial Management Nottingham

John Nettleship managed operations at Arthur Andersen’s Financial Administration Centre (FAC) in the East Midlands. Managed a team of 150 delivering financial management, control and reporting services to 40,000 internal customers in over 50 countries. Total savings: $4m.

First Leisure Corporation plc Financial Controller East Midlands

Performed monthly consolidations, cash flow forecasting, accounting for acquisitions and disposals, business planning and budgeting for this market leader in discotheques, bars and leisure venues. Promoted to run a finance function of 60 in Blackpool, reporting to the Group Finance Director. Put in new finance systems and relocated the finance function to the East Midlands.


			NETTLESHIPS is grateful to the following companies for allowing the publication of these case studies. Click on the company name for a detailed study. Arla Foods Financial Management East Midlands Arla Foods UK PLC recently combined with Express Dairies as one of the leading milk companies in the UK with a combined turnover of £1.2bn. Nettleships provided interim financial management of their finance function based in the East Midlands (125 heads) and project managed its transition into a smaller more streamlined finance team. Watson Wyatt Consultant Surrey Watson Wyatt advise 50 of the top 100 FTSE company pension schemes. The assignment: to review the existing finance and administration function and provide business advice on how to reduce reduce costs and operate more efficiently. Leadley Limited Finance Director Nottingham In July 2002 Leadley Limited became the Mercedes-Benz franchise for the East Midlands, a region generating turnover of £120m. With just days to go before acquiring the Loughborough site the client found itself without a finance director. Nettleships were asked to provide interim financial director support and install a new dealership system across the estate. Andersen Financial Management Nottingham John Nettleship managed operations at Arthur Andersen’s Financial Administration Centre (FAC) in the East Midlands. Managed a team of 150 delivering financial management, control and reporting services to 40,000 internal customers in over 50 countries. Total savings: $4m. First Leisure Corporation plc Financial Controller East Midlands Performed monthly consolidations, cash flow forecasting, accounting for acquisitions and disposals, business planning and budgeting for this market leader in discotheques, bars and leisure venues. Promoted to run a finance function of 60 in Blackpool, reporting to the Group Finance Director. Put in new finance systems and relocated the finance function to the East Midlands.