Andrew Bowen, Aca Email & Phone Number

Surrey, British Columbia , Ca

Surrey, British Columbia , Ca

London, London, Gb

FSB provides turnkey sports betting and gaming solutions. Our player account management platform and sports betting technology are among the very best in the industry and our SAAS business model ensures that our clients will remain competitive throughout the full length of our service agreement.Whilst working at FSB, my key responsibility was the continuing support of the business for all financial aspects in a growing and expanding environment. Supporting the Senior management team in the growth and mentoring and growing the next level of managers.Specific financial above the day to day included re-enginering and speeding up the billing system, improving KPI reporting, opening new technical hubs in Colombia and Eastern Europe, ensuring Compliance is heart of the business and expanding into the USA with successful licence applications in Nevada and other states.During my time I implemented a new HR strategy with the aim of strengthening the culture and deliverability of the strategic goals.

London, Gb

EDGE10 Group is the new award-winning powerhouse in Human Performance SaaS across sport, armed forces and corporate wellness. The group brings together the market leaders in performance & analytics (E10 Performance), sports medicine (Athlete RMS) and physical testing solutions (PRIMCO Testing System) to create a one-of-a-kind integrated provider to elevate your team from great to extraordinary.Founded in 2012 the group works with 750+ sports teams including Major League Baseball and its 30 franchises, National Hockey League and its 31 clubs, and teams across the Premier League, English Football League, National Football League, National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, Australian Football League, as well as NCAA schools, and multiple amateur organisations from the UK, Australia, Japan to India, the USA and Canada.

Working as the Part Time CFO for this AIM Listed mobile payment provider and responsible for the financial aspects of the business. Preparation of annual statutory accounts, supporting fund raising and Investor relations.

Swindon, England, Gb

Working with a number of exciting and expanding businesses in Technology, Leisure and Payments sector helping to deliver strategy, increased profitability, funding and business support.

As a director of Accounts and More Ltd I have worked on several projects for clients in various sectors including betting and gaming, casino, retail, online and marketing working with established and start up businesses. Work delivered includes :Information Memorandum for funding roundAnalysis of companies as acquisition targets5 year business planStrategic review options for clientsDetailed financial modellingTreasury management

Initial Rewards is the largest dedicated provider of promotional merchandise and loyalty programs for the Gaming Industry. We offer our clients a wide range of services including branded merchandise, loyalty schemes, bespoke events, and hospitality and Ad-hoc promotions.Responsible for Supporting senior management with strategic directionReviewing processes and implementing change and efficiencyEstablishing management reportingDelivering fund raising as required.

Guildford, Gb

Telecommunications business supplying a unified VOIP platform to resellers. Responsible for setting up, managing and delivering all financial aspects of this newly established business.Achievements • Establishing a successful start up that delivered significant sales in year one • Business forecasts and supporting the business in delivering against these • Commercial negotiation with new customers and Resellers • Establishing pricing structure • Implementing accounting systems and billing structures in an expanding business • Support and strategic guidance to the new management of a growing business.

A start up company developing technology to convert waste oil to marine fuel. Involved in all financial aspects of the business during its start up and initial fundraising stage including preparation of forecasts to support funding rounds, R and D tax submission claim, payroll, Vat returns, statutory accounts preparation.

Internet based community offering services and support to the International Gaming sector. Board member and Director with responsibility for finance as well as working closely with the MD on strategy and implementation of business concepts.Key achievements in this role • Achieving FCA regulation for the first ever gambling focused Crowdfunding platform • Delivering seed funding for GamCrowd and other start up ventures • Testing and implementing a transactional Marketplace website • Implementing processes to ensure compliance with FCA requirements • Successful application and delivery of SEIS status • Advising and supporting Start-ups for successful Crowdfunding campaigns • Establishing the operational infrastructure and related internal controls

Newly created role to focus on delivery of strategic partnerships and integration of recent acquisitions.Focused work also included calculations of new customer contracts and extracting maximum value from partnerships and strategic alliances.

Part of Scientific Games (Nasdaq Listed, $1bn market cap), the largest lottery operator in the World, the Gaming Division comprises several international businesses that develop, install, maintain and operate gaming content either on physical gaming machines or via other electronic media such as Internet or mobile phones. Key member of the local Exec Board defining strategy and direction for this rapidly growing division of Scientific Games.• Supporting and aiding the business in delivering the agreed annual targets.• Supporting the business in delivering all strategic aims.• Financial support to all Exec members and review of all financial and commercial aspects of the business.• Statutory reporting in both UK and US GAAP.• Preparation and management of the annual budgeting round.• Monthly forecasting and re-forecasting.• Preparation and presentation of the Divisions 5 year strategic plan to Senior Management.• Preparing and presenting at quarterly operations reviews to SG Board members.• Providing a sounding board and point of reference for all customer contract renewals as they fall due and part of the negotiating team on the larger accounts.• Successfully lead a cost saving team targeted with delivering synergy savings from acquisitions.• Management of the Divisions strategic alliance with Playtech which includes negotiations and liaison with Playtech Board members.• Restructuring and re-engineering the finance function to reduce headcount by 30%.• Implementation of International Tax structures to minimise Corporation Tax payments.• Cashflow reporting and management.• M and A work for numerous deals including the recent purchase of Barcrest from IGT and the acquisition of T and G ltd– work included both valuation modeling, due diligence and negotiation.

Finance Director for Global Draw and Games Media. Part of Scientific Games Corporation. Global Draw are the largest supplier of Gaming machines to Licenced Betting Offices. Games Media are the leading provider of Digital Gaming machines to the Pub sector. In addition Global Draw have machines in Mexico, Barbados and other jurisdictions.

Joined Ladbrokes as a management accountant and rose through the ranks to become Finance Director for the eGaming division. Part of the team that set up eGaming and created a very successful business.

Trainee Accountant role rising to Audit Senior - Left to pursue a career in Industry.

Ba In Economics And Public Administration, Economics And Public Administration

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