Russell Wynn-Jones, a Chartered Management Accountant over the last 15 years, has worked as the Finance Director for a variety of highly successful companies in sectors including distribution, professional services, media and financial services.

He gained international experience when working for a Nasdaq listed US company, establishing subsidiaries and their reporting and control systems in Italy, France, Germany, Dubai and South Africa. He is the founder of Helm Business Planning Limited, which provides a range of accounting and advisory services to growing companies, with a focus on business & financial planning.

He has worked with an impressive number of funders, including banks and equity investors, to develop a toolkit of business planning services. This allows businesses seeking funding to prepare their business plans and forecasts in formats accepted and approved by the funding community.