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London, GB

ViroCell Biologics is an innovation-driven Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that manufactures viral vectors and gene-modified cells to enable novel cell and gene therapies to enter clinical trials.

London, GB

ViroCell Biologics is an innovation-driven Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that manufactures viral vectors and gene-modified cells to enable novel cell and gene therapies to enter clinical trials.

London, GB

The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult was established as an independent centre of excellence to advance the growth of the UK cell and gene therapy industry.Revenue of over £50 million with strong growth organically and through acquisition.Responsible for HR, IT, Finance and Procurement. I also act as the Chief Risk Officer and Data Protection Officer.

Vienna, Vienna, AT

CFO reporting directly to the private equity owners. 12 manufacturing sites and £350 million turnover:As part of a turnaround team stopped a multi-year slide in turnover and profits,. Increased EBITDA by 20% and set up the business for further growthReduced working capital and put in place financing to enable a significant capex program. Led the.

Detroit, Michigan, US

MSX International (MSXI) is a private equity owned BPO company that provides technology based services to enterprises in more than 80 countries. MSXI’s deep industry expertise combined with advanced data analytics and custom software solutions improve the performance of automotive dealership networks by increasing revenue, reducing cost, and enhancing.

Vadnais Heights, MN, US

Responsibilities - Supporting the board and the executive team to identify, analyse and mitigate the company’s most significant risks. Reporting to the group CFO and working worldwide.Transformed the audit function from compliance to proactive risk management. Significantly increased the board’s and management’s understanding of the business’s strategic.

Vadnais Heights, MN, US

Responsibilities – Finance Business Partner for the EIMEA region including operations in Egypt and India, as the business moved from consolidation to growthEstablished a collaborative business support team separating out business partnering, FP&A and transactional processes Maintained margin and increased market share in a highly volatile environment.

Vadnais Heights, MN, US

Responsibilities – Appointed interim Regional General Manager by the Group CEO, tasked with initiating projects to drive growth in the regionMoved the India business from the Asia region to EIMEA. With an investment plan laid the foundation for a more than doubling of sales in the following three yearsDelivered a budget plan to deliver growth in the region.

Vadnais Heights, MN, US

Responsibilities – Finance leadership to the European adhesives division. Team of 40 staff in locations across Europe and the Middle EastStreamlined the finance shared services function using lean six sigma tools, reducing headcount, eliminating non-value adding work so allowing investment in the financial planning and analysis teamEstablished FP&A tools.

Mentor, Ohio, US

Responsibilities – Finance Business Partner to the Regional Supply Chain Director and Lean Six Sigma Master Black-belt. Supporting the business with a new finance team across seven countriesReduced supply chain costs on average 8% per year across the region Successfully implemented an indirect procurement system across twelve sitesFinance lead for the.

Mentor, Ohio, US

Responsibilities – Leading all country finance activities for an office supplies manufacturer reporting to the UK General Manager and European Divisional Finance DirectorFinance stream lead for an ERP implementationEffectively implemented a SOX controls program while minimizing the compliance burdenUK lead for implementation of a “Swiss Principle” business.

Paris, FR

Responsibilities – All UK finance activities for a water purification equipment manufacturerEffectively managed transitions through four UK, US and French owners in 3 yearsStreamlined and segmented credit control processes for a portfolio of 4,500 customers, reducing bad debts and improving customer serviceImplemented project accounting, improving.

Responsibilities – With one part time member of staff responsible for all finance activities for a manufacturer of vibration monitoring equipment to the oil and gas industryRecruited by a client from public practice after they were acquired by a UK listed company Set up the costing system Reduced customer receivables through better communication with.

Responsibilities – Account preparation, tax calculation and audit for clients from small owner managed businesses through to a UK listed house builderFirst member of staff to use spreadsheets to prepare accounts Used by other group offices as an independent reviewer of UK GAAP accountsFirst trainee to realise cross selling opportunities between clients

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