Meet Our Team
Our knowledgeable team has almost 200 years of collective ABL experience.
Graham Bird
Managing Director
07949 423364
Graham oversees the day-to-day running of the audit team, working closely with our ABL partners whilst undertaking larger, more complex reviews. With a wealth of ABL, cross border and financial analysis experience, Graham has considerable risk management expertise in the receivables finance arena. Prior to joining Hilton-Baird, Graham worked as Regional Audit Manager for GMAC, overseeing the team of auditors and conducting higher risk audits and surveys. Professional, efficient and thorough in his approach, Graham ensures that our ABL partners’ risk management is in safe hands.
Alan Baird
Director
023 8070 6982
As a founding member and Director of Hilton-Baird Audit & Survey, Alan is widely recognised as the one of the most experienced and knowledgeable members of the ABL community and is a key contact for many lenders as a source of guidance for risk situations. Alan has also established himself as an industry-recognised expert in sales ledger reconstruction and recovery, with a reputation for having one of the best noses in the industry to uncover and recover from fraudulent activity. He has twice been voted Lecturer of the Year at the ABFA Achievers Awards for his work delivering the ABFA’s Audit and Survey Training course.
Alex Hilton-Baird
Director
023 8070 6984
As Director of Hilton-Baird Audit & Survey and CEO of the wider Hilton-Baird Group, Alex continues to play an integral role in the success of the companies he built from a standing start. Providing strategic support to the audit team and also being available to assist with short-notice requirements, Alex’s expertise in the asset based finance sector is an invaluable resource to the leading banks and asset based lenders.
Helen Anderson
Audit Manager
helen.anderson@hiltonbaird.co.uk
07566 289344
Helen has more than 30 years' industry experience, having worked in a variety of collection and audit roles at GMAC Commercial Finance for 21 years prior to spending seven years at Aldermore. Helen is AAT qualified and oversees the day-to-day management of our Business Analysts.
Jason Baker
Business Analyst
07731 353567
With almost 30 years 'industry experience, Jason has held numerous senior roles within Lloyds Banking Group, including Senior Credit Officer and Senior Audit Manager. Prior to this, Jason built extensive asset based finance expertise through a wide range of senior risk management roles for bank and independent lenders.
Ellen Burniston
Business Analyst
ellen.burniston@hiltonbaird.co.uk
07860 307467
Based in Yorkshire, Ellen’s prior experience as Head of Collections at a specialist construction and commercial collection agency, means she has an excellent understanding of lending risk and recoveries. Ellen continues to widen her expertise through her ongoing AAT training.
Matthew Dyer
Business Analyst
matthew.dyer@hiltonbaird.co.uk
07740 249129
Based in Somerset, Matthew is an experienced FMAAT qualified accountant, having previously worked in practice for 9 years. Matthew uses his solid knowledge of asset-based lending, coupled with his eye for detail to deliver robust and detailed risk management reviews.
Alex Robson
Business Analyst
07593 897323
Alex has a strong background in asset based lending, having worked in a variety of sales and operations roles for both bank and independent lenders over the last 15 years. Prior to joining Hilton-Baird, Alex was Senior Auditor for an asset valuation and disposals advisory firm, audit testing receivables, P&M and stock facilities.
Kulvir Sihra
Business Analyst
kulvir.sihra@hiltonbaird.co.uk
07885 216295
Kulvir has a strong background in audit and risk management, with 18 years industry experience. Mostly recently, he worked as an internal auditor, using his knowledge and experience to provide advice on matters of internal control, corporate governance and risk management. Prior to this, Kulvir gained expertise through roles in audit, operations and credit for invoice finance providers, and wider industry sectors.
James Walker
Business Analyst
james.walker@hiltonbaird.co.uk
07934 357842
James has a wealth of experience in commercial and retail banking, gained across a variety of roles. James previously oversaw operations, audit, and risk management, evaluating business operations, collectability and debt validation. He has also held sales and portfolio positions.
