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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 acquisition of a competitor out of administration, facilitating entry into a profitable new market segment and securing market leading assets.Significantly improved data quality enabling strategic plans to be defined and commercial decisions to be made faster and with certainty. Implemented customer profitability and a standard chart of accounts.System implementations included Prism ERP, Oracle PBCS Reporting/Planning and Concur Travel Expense Management.After a restructuring acted as Vice President and Group Controller at the new Vienna head office to build out new Business Partnering and FP&A teams.

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 customer satisfaction.Controller for the largest division with a global turnover of $500 million and with statutory oversight for entities outside of the Americas.Taken on to improve the quality of information and drive profitability in the run up to an exit. Implemented Oracle PBCS in over 20 countries with full P&Ls for over 1000 projects, identifying opportunities to increase recurring revenue and reduce costs. Supported the CEO and CFO in the successful sale of the business to Bain Capital.

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 risksPivoted the audit team’s resources to support process improvements in the high risk regions of Asia and Latin AmericaWidened the scope of audits to identify the root causes of gaps. Working with management used lean six sigma tools to define efficient, effective and sustainable action plans Leveraged lean six sigma black-belt tools to facilitate improvements to strategic processes including the innovation stage gate process, intellectual property risk and procurementSuccessfully project managed the global due diligence of a high risk $500 million acquisition, which contributed to a doubling of the company’s share priceDrove a step change in the ethics and compliance program, which contributed to the company being named one of the world’s most ethical companiesAudit became a source of talent for the business through intensive team development, interim assignments and a global guest auditor program

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 through empowerment of commercial staff and giving them visibility of future raw material price movements on their businessesOverhauled the costing system to deliver statutory accounting information and cost data that was used to improve business decision making

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 by focusing differentially on segments where the business had a competitive advantage

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 to give management faster and more valuable information about business performanceNegotiated the business’s first acquisition in the Middle East. The effective due diligence, integration and plant build laid led to strong sales and profitability growth across the region

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 divestiture of four non-core operations which allowed the business to focus on its strong cash generating operations

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 structure

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 manager’s visibility over costs

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 customers

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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