Assisted C.E.O./Owner with the strategic development of new Company (established 2006) in the U.A.E. market. Board director with responsibility for Finance, Payroll, Legal & Compliance. Turnover grew to 176m AED in 2008 with staff number reaching 68. Key Achievements• Participated in formulating Company strategy and corporate plans to achieve growth targets set.• Secured lines of finance to enable Company to carry out projects awarded• Successfully negotiated recapitalisation of Company through securing new ownership• Designed & implemented system of financial & operational controls and procedures• Implemented an integrated IT system to covering all accounting, project costing & office administration tasks• Developed management information system to ensure successful growth of Company• Development of personnel within accounts department

Provided business advice to a number of clients within the SME market in Scotland. Client portfolio included –• Highland Spring Ltd (Mineral Water)• Scottish Rugby Union (Sport)• Corsie Group ( Francised Sports Centres)• Inverurie Paper Mill• Glenlivet Distillery (Scotch Whisky)• Loch Lomond Golf Centre (Sport & Tourism)• Pheonix Falconry Centre (Tourism)• Streetcare Ltd (Facilities Management)

Co-founder of MBO company. Turnover grew from £3.5m in 1992 to £17m in 2005.Employee no's from 42 to 153.Main board director responsible for Finance, Payroll, HR and ITCompany Secretary responsible for all Company Administration, Legal and Compliance issues• Co-led complex MBO. negotiations• Negotiated and secured MBO. funding including venture capital investment• Negotiated buyback of VC shareholding• Secured business development funding from various financial institutions• Sourced & implemented introduction of new IT system and major system upgrades• Implemented Health & Safety plan & procedures throughout Group• Led negotiations with key suppliers to obtain keener prices and payment termsCreated specialist finance company (SGM Finance) in joint venture with Scottish banks to provide a dedicated contract hire facility for Company's marketplace and customers.• Negotiated joint venture terms and funding• Managed company growth reaching turnover of £12m in 2004, with approx 3,000 assets under contract with a book value of £60m• Created contract terms within acceptable parameters to minimise operational risk and maximise financial returns• Implemented bespoke financial reporting systems and controls to cater for rapid growth• Negotiated successful sale of JV stakeCreated Plant Maintenance company (Select Contract Maintenance) with extensive branch network throughout the entire UK to provide timely after-sales service to all users of Company products in a logistically efficient and effective manner. This was achieved by the acquisition of existing businesses (where available), or by the creation of new start service centres where required. Turnover reached £10m in 2005.• Negotiated and agreed all major contracts• Secured working capital funding from a consortium of UK banks• Implemented IT systems to provide financial reporting and operational control for the business and branch network

£25m Motor/Agricultural/ Grass Machinery Dealer with staff numbers of 125Responsible to Group Finance Director• Responsible for preparing and presenting consolidated Group accounts to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis• Improved content of reporting to Board• Participated in the successful disposal of three group companies to 3rd parties for substantial premiums over net asset value• Identified and realised benefits from restructuring of grass machinery division• Reviewed and implemented new finance department structure for the revised Group

Responsible to Group Finance DirectorAssistant Company Secretary• Prepared monthly Group accounts for presentation to Board of Directors and Parent Company• Implemented the computerisation of the accounting system for the Groups Holding Company• Responsible for maintaining Company Board Minutes and Records• Responsible for all Payroll systems and recordkeeping

Part of British ShipbuildersResponsible to Financial Controller• Participated in all aspects of busy accounts department• Participated in contract budgeting and cost control• Prepared weekly cash flow statement for Board of directors for submission to Head Office