Nicky Cowans, Aca
About Nicky Cowans, Aca
Nicky Cowans serves as the CFO of the Professional Services Division at Thomas Miller in London, England, where he has worked since 2019. He has a strong background in finance, having previously held roles including Financial Controller and Senior Analyst, and has contributed to significant business improvements and cost savings.
Work at Thomas Miller
Nicky Cowans serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Professional Services Division at Thomas Miller, a position held since 2019 in London, England. In this role, Cowans regularly communicates with senior stakeholders and presents financial information during Board meetings. He has played a significant role in enhancing pipeline management processes, which led to a notable increase in new business at Thomas Miller Investment. Additionally, Cowans leads acquisition projects and oversees the integration of various businesses within the division.
Previous Roles at Thomas Miller
Before becoming CFO, Nicky Cowans held several key positions at Thomas Miller. He worked as the Financial Controller for Australasia from 2017 to 2019 in Sydney, where he contributed to a 9% cost savings during the integration process at Thomas Miller Investment. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Analyst from 2013 to 2014 and as Financial Controller from 2014 to 2017 in London. During these roles, he established a finance function for Thomas Miller in Australia before returning to the UK.
Education and Expertise
Nicky Cowans earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Accounting and Finance from Newcastle University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He possesses advanced skills in Excel modeling, including VBA, and has expertise in discounted cash flow analysis and investment appraisal. His background includes significant experience in due diligence and project management within the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space.
Experience at PwC
Prior to his tenure at Thomas Miller, Nicky Cowans worked at PwC as a Senior Associate from 2008 to 2013 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This role contributed to his extensive experience in financial analysis and management, laying the groundwork for his subsequent positions in the financial sector.