Chief Financial Officer (FCA) with comprehensive financial reporting, accounting, budgeting/ forecasting, Tax, Treasury, operational accounting, finance systems and controls, finance transformation, internal and external audit experience.Alison has considerable experience in a number of different industries including aerospace and defence, automotive, engineering, manufacturing, legal services and FMCG. She has experience of financial reporting systems including Hyperion and Sage.Alison has managed a number of corporate transactions including Rights Issues, acquisitions and disposals (including class transactions) from both working within a company and as an adviser and reporting accountant. She has worked on a number of accounting advisory projects including IFRS, US GAAP and UK GAAP.Other experience includes project management, outsourcing experience and people management from managing large departments. Her particular focus has been on staff development, coaching, counselling, interviewing etc.