Profile

Charlie Kerlin (Head of Corporate Finance - Belfast)

Charlie is Head of our Belfast Corporate Finance team and specialises in advising fast growing mid corporate businesses. Charlie is actively involved with clients in mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, strategic development and business planning. Charlie also looks after a number of high profile public sector clients for which he provides appraisal and evaluation services.

He is also an active member of Grant Thornton's Food Sector Team and National Disposal Team. Charlie is a key participant in the Grant Thornton's Young Partners Forum. Charlie is also on the main council committee of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and represents the interests of over 4,000 SME businesses in Northern Ireland.

Experience

Charlie joined us at Grant Thornton in May 1999 having previously worked with Capita Management Consultants.

With 11 years experience in consultancy practice, Charlie project manages all of the assignments undertaken in the fast growing Corporate Finance Department and has wide experience in the analysis and development of practical business solutions for growth clients. His public sector clients have included all of the key government departments and Intermediary Funding Bodies in Northern Ireland.

Charlie's expertise covers:

  • Acquisition and Disposals
  • Construction and building materials
  • Education and training
  • Engineering and manufacturing
  • Food Sector
  • Motor Retail
  • Printing and publishing
  • Public sector
  • Textiles and apparel

Qualifications

  • BSc
  • ACA
  • MAAC