Richard Anderson

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Financial Director at Flo-Mech Ltd

Stamford, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Richard is a Group Finance Director and Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in business turnarounds, acquisitions, and disposals. A graduate of the University of Nottingham and trained at Deloitte, he has over 20 years of industry experience, including a decade as Managing Director for a multi-site food business with over 500 employees.

His career demonstrates a deep and long-standing commitment to the food and agricultural sectors, consistently taking on leadership roles to guide businesses through periods of significant change and growth. He also maintains an interest in his alma mater, the University of Nottingham.

Unique fact: Richard spent ten years as a Managing Director, honing proven leadership and operational skills before returning to a finance-focused executive role.

Personality Overview

Believer

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Business Restructuring
As a Chartered Accountant who began in Deloitte's Reorganization Services, he has deep experience leading companies through complex turnarounds and periods of change.
Food Industry Growth
With over 20 years in the food sector, including as an MD, his current focus is on supporting the growth journey of an entrepreneurial, family-run business.
Mergers & Acquisitions
He has directly overseen six business disposals and three acquisitions, showcasing significant expertise in corporate finance transactions and influencing key stakeholders.

Media Appearances

Richard has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Financial Director at Flo-Mech Ltd
3-2024 - 8-2025
Restructuring Director and Group FD at AH Worth & Co Ltd
5-2023 - 12-2023
Interim Finance Director at Buffaload Logistics Ltd
12-2020 - 10-2023
Managing Director at Gold Line Feeds Ltd
2-2019 - 12-2020
Chief Finance Officer at Dodson & Horrell Ltd

Education

1990 - 1993
Industrial Economics and Accounting from University of Nottingham
1983 - 1990
Education details unavailable from Bradford Grammar School

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Exp : 6 Location : Stamford, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Financial Director at Flo-Mech Ltd
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Insights For Selling To Richard

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Richard is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Richard

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Richard move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Richard take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Richard

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