Aidan Gough Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ireland

I was the Head of Finance at Endeco Technologies a rapidly scaling smart grid energy optimisation company participating in the US, UK and Irish energy markets. I lead the Finance, Legal and HR department of the business in addition to coordinating commercial, strategic and operational decisions. I was a key participant in series A and B funding rounds raising €4m and €13m to fund further expansion.

I was employed as the Head of Finance of Ticketek Australia and New Zealand (turnover of $1bn+, revenue of $100m+) a subsidiary of Nine Entertainment Company and part of the Nine Events group. I managed a finance team of 18 and supported the CFO in financial and commercial matters. I was primarily responsible for day-to-day financial management, forecasting and budgeting, compliance & risk management. I was the key finance contact for internal and external stakeholders.

I was Financial Controller and Corporate Affairs Manager of Cudo Pty Ltd (turnover $60m) a joint venture between Microsoft and Nine Entertainment Co. I established and lead the financial team of a start-up business through a period of unprecedented growth to the reporting requirements of two large multinationals. During my time staff grew from 15 to over 100 and revenues from <$1m to $60m. I successfully implemented a range of policies and procedures across the organisation that met… Show more I was Financial Controller and Corporate Affairs Manager of Cudo Pty Ltd (turnover $60m) a joint venture between Microsoft and Nine Entertainment Co. I established and lead the financial team of a start-up business through a period of unprecedented growth to the reporting requirements of two large multinationals. During my time staff grew from 15 to over 100 and revenues from <$1m to $60m. I successfully implemented a range of policies and procedures across the organisation that met the needs of a growing business. I was the driver of various successful negotiations with service providers resulting in a reduction of costs to the business. I was a key member of the management staff throughout my tenure working closely with the CEO and COO on building a sustainable, profitable business in what is a highly competitive and volatile market. Show less

I was employed as a financial accountant by Astro Japan Property Group an ASX listed property group which invests in the real estate market of Japan.

I was hired by the Corporate and Asset Finance department of Macquarie to develop a system to assist in the accurate calculation of income on their portfolio of investments.

I was taken on by Ernst & Young as a trainee on their graduate programme and completed my Chartered Accounting examinations in August 2008 and my training experience in April 2009. Working at Ernst & Young provided a good grounding in the world of business, gave me exposure to working with a diverse group of people and while supporting me to advance my studies and obtain my professional qualification.

Diploma In Corporate Finance - Distinction

Education record

Bachelor Of Commerce, General Commerce Degree Specialising In Finance