Barry Lynham has over 40 years of experience in finance, accounting, and general management roles. He helped establish and grow several companies in the UK, taking on responsibilities beyond finance such as marketing, IT implementation, and operations. At Winkhaus UK Limited, where he was Financial Director from 1992 to 2014, he helped increase revenue from £750k to £11.5 million and established the company as a market leader in its industry.

1. CAREER HISTORY – BARRY J LYNHAM ACMA CGMA
DOB 03/05/1952
During my career I have been fortunate to work for and with some colorful and charismatic
Managing Directors who encouraged and supported me to get involved in many aspects of
business management over and above the financial and management accounting areas. These
include Forex Management, Credit Control, Sales & Marketing, Supply Chain & Stock
Management, HR & Payroll. I have also been involved in the implementation of ERP systems such
as Pegasus, Global 3000 and SAP One World (Group Rollout). This has enabled me to gain
experience in a wide range of business areas in addition to the accounting function.
March 1992 – April 2014 – WINKHAUS (UK) LIMITED
Appointed as Operations Manager and then Financial Director in a new start-up of a premium
German Window & Door Hardware company looking to set up its own operation in the growing
UK Market. Complete responsibility for the setup, implementation and operation of the total
management and financial function. Integral member of a highly successful Board of Directors
taking the business from £750K to £11.5 million turnover with an enviable record of profitability,
establishing the company as market leader with the reputation of high quality products, superb
customer service, technical backup, highly efficient supply chain reliability and cash flow
management including forex management. (See Appendix 1)
May 1990 – November 1991 – INDEPENDENT WINES AND SPIRIT AGENCIES
LTD
Financial Director (Management Buyout of Asbach (Great Britain Ltd). In addition to the total
responsibility for the financial and administrative functions, heavily involved with the acquisition
of agency distribution contracts together with the sales and marketing strategies to develop these
brands and in some cases launch them into the UK market. (See Appendix 2)
May 1988 – May 1990 – ASBACH (GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED)
General Manager. Creation and implementation of the total financial and internal administration
functions of a newly formed UK subsidiary of a German based international drinks company.
Responsible for the recruitment and training of the accounting, internal administration and
marketing personnel. (See Appendix 2)

2. August 1985 – April 1988 – SALOMON SKI EQUIPMENT (GREAT BRITAIN)
LIMITED & TAYLOR MADE (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED
Administration Manager/Financial Controller. Full responsibility for all the financial and
administrative functions of both companies together with monthly and quarterly consolidation
accounts to the French parent company. (See Appendix 2)
September 1972 – July 1985 – ROCLA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED
Financial Controller (Jan 1980 – July 1985). Responsible to the Managing Director for controlling
all the financial operations of the company and implementing the financial policy decisions of the
Board of Directors.
Management Accountant (Feb 1978 – Dec 1979). Responsible for the preparation of the company
monthly operating statements and management reports, the maintenance of the company
accounting systems and all associated duties.
Sales Office Co-Ordinator (April 1975 – Jan 1978). Responsible to the Sales Director for all
internal sales office functions including monthly statistical and performance reporting and liaison
with customers and external sales personnel with regard to order processing and delivery
performance.
Training Programme (September 1972 – March 1975). General accounting and administrative
positions within all departments of the company, including “shop floor” production to
understand the processes and operations involved in all aspects of the companies operation.
(See Appendix 2)
August 1969 - August 1972 – ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LTD
Trainee Accountant. Various positions within all departments of the company and then specific
positions within Stock Control, Job Costing, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Payroll.

3. APPENDIX 1
CAREER HISTORY – BARRY J LYNHAM ACMA CGMA
March 1992 – April 2014 – WINKHAUS (UK) LIMITED
Duties & Responsibilities
 Creation of the Legal Corporate entity Winkhaus UK Ltd ensuring the completion of all the
appropriate documentation and creation of the required records to meet UK legislative
requirements. Filing of documents with Companies House.
 Sourcing appropriate site (10,000 sq ft Warehouse & Office space) to house the Winkhaus
UK Ltd operation and negotiating initial Lease.
 Liase with appropriate bodies ensuring suitable compliance to enable Winkhaus UK Ltd to
trade in the UK, i.e. Customs & Excise for VAT, Inland Revenue for payroll, UK Auditors
etc and preparation and submission of the required Returns.
 Setup Payroll system with third party Bureau and prepare monthly payroll data including
incentive schemes in order for required payroll to be produced including Payslips and
HMRC information.
 Purchase/Lease of all Fixed Assets, Machinery & Equipment, Fixtures and Fittings and
services required to enable the Company to operate in the UK Window & Door Market.
 Compile and maintain Contracts of Employment and Company Handbook. Set up Pension
Scheme, Medical Insurance Policy, Employee Benefit Schemes and all corporate Insurance
requirements, including and especially Credit Insurance.
 Recruit and train all initial Internal Sales, Logistics, IT, Financial and Administrative staff.
 Develop with IT hardware and software suppliers a suitable ERP system suitable for the
Financial and Operational requirements of Winkhaus UK i.e. Debtors, Creditors, SOP, POP,
Logistics and General Ledger integrated modules. Project manage Supply, Installation and
“Go Live”.
 Create Financial and Management Reporting systems enabling accurate and timely
information to be provided to both the UK Board/Management and the Winkhaus Group.
 Arrange appropriate Banking facilities/Credit Lines within the UK based on projected
Cash Flow requirements and negotiate terms and conditions of said facilities, including
Winkhaus Group Guarantees.
 Establish Forex requirements (mainly Euros) and be responsible for all Foreign Exchange
instruments both Forward Contracts and Spot Transactions.
 Member of Executive Management Team (Board) who were totally responsible for the
running of Winkhaus UK Ltd. Executive meetings held on a monthly basis.
 Administer Design & Build project for 40,000 sq ft new premises including fit out (with
existing landlord) and negotiate new 25 year lease including Capital Incentives and Break
Clause. Negotiate Rent Reviews as per terms of the lease.
 Negotiate Financial Incentive for remainder of the lease period (10 years) instead of
invoking 15th year Break Clause.

4.  Head up UK team for the implementation roll out of Winkhaus Group ERP system “SAP
Oneall” modules and project manage the transfer of data from existing Winkhaus UK
system.
 Preparation for Winkhaus Group of Annual Planning Package, Quarterly Liquidity Reports
(including Cashflow and ForEx reporting), bi-Annual Consolidation Packages, Monthly
Management Accounts.
 Responsibility for Year End, Annual Audit, Statutory Accounts, Corporation Tax Returns
including Patent Box Claims and initial project management of implementation of FRS102
(on a consultancy basis).
 Prepare and manage the financial implications of the closure and transfer of Assembly
Operation from Winkhaus UK to Aug Winkhaus Germany including redundancy
calculations and severance packages for Winkhaus UK employees.
 Preparation and implementation of the closure of Winkhaus UK Ltd IT Dept (one of my
depts) including notification of redundancies and management of severance packages.
 Attendance at 2 Industrial Tribunals for Unfair Dismissal Claims. Handling 3 x Grievance
Appeals Procedures as per Company Handbook/Legislative Requirements.
Creation and implementation of Succession Planning Handover Programme for my successor
(internal appointment) on my retirement from Winkhaus UK Ltd.

5. APPENDIX 2