Brian Dickson Email & Phone Number

Glenrothes, Gb

Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Perthshire

Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom

Assisting with completion of the Group Statutory Accounts and audit

St Andrews

Acting Bursar at this award winning private school with 500+ pupils. Introduction of a carbon footprint mindset along with a major focus on maintaining a centuries old estate. Upgrade of IT Networks and Network security as well as the implementation of the most recent market leading teaching walls. A major focus on current and future cash flow requirements with a view to capitalising the opportunities presented by the 'Open' golf competition returning to St Andrews in 2021 in its 150th year. After the arrival of the new Chief Operating Officer in January and a successful handover (which happened to coincide with the arrival of a pandemic) then my time at St Leaonards School finished at the end of March.

Fife

Dundee, United Kingdom

I have now completed my 6 month assignment with DC Thomson, During this time I led the change process in how the company was doing its monthly Group Management Accounts. I also provided a cost saving of £190k in relation to a refurbishment VAT avoidance action plan. I am now looking for my next challenge.

Dundee, United Kingdom

Working with the Managing Director in a part time capacity during a period of rapid growth. Managing a part time bookkeeper using Sage for the accounts and payroll. Flintstone was recently brought under the control of MacGregor (Norway) who in turn are owned by Cargotec.

Stonehaven

Working with the Board to assist in all aspects of Finance and Accounting of this growing business. I have a team of 7 to support this particular period of growth and development. Successes to date include the outsourcing of the payroll process (300+ staff), completion and audit of 2015/16 accounts and the restructuring of the Finance team to meet the demands of a growing business.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Working with the Group CEO was responsible for the group financial reporting along with its cash management. The group has recently restructured and is creating a strong foundation for growth. As CFO I have a significant role to play in that process.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The Interactive Design Institute is a small start up company providing online certified degree courses on a web platform which allows students to study and complete from within their own countries and also in the UK. Being one of the original investors, and in parallel with my other assignments through BIS(Scotland) Ltd, I have provided financial guidance and supplied forecasting plans in order to complete successful funding tranches as the company has grown. A detailed financial model was created in conjunction with the Board of Directors that allowed for ease of update and regular review against actuals. In order provide this service I applied my skills of deduction and logic to be able to translate the companies business model into a practical financial tool.

Inverurie

Supporting the FD in resolving the many issues created by the introduction of a new computer system. This SME has its USP in the manufacture and assembly of 'Zone 2' containerised compressors for the Oil and Gas sector.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Assisting this rapidly growing company by reviewing and managing all commercial arrangements with suppliers and government bodies. This has resulted in significant annualised cost savings. Further review of business processes to allow resources to be focused on 'value adding' activities. Providing Management with the confidence that sufficient financial controls are in place to allow the jump to the next level of growth.for the company.Managing the motivation of the Finance team to allow this resource to respond to the demands of increasing activity.

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Reviving an under performing logistics company through managing KPIs and ensuring WIP is converted into cash.

Plymouth/Rosyth

Looked after the project performances on both MoD and Commercial design packages on FPSOs, Accommodation platforms and Pipe laying vessels as well as Aircraft carriers and Navy ship refits. Part of the management team responsible for the IT integration program. This reached across four very different sites of Babcock Marine UK.

Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Started as Financial Controller and developed into various operational management roles during a period of rapid growth in educational investment by the government. Heavily involved in Project Management and Procurement. Leading teams of highly skilled project managers and assisting all of the major building contractors to deliver both new and refurbished schools on time and to budget.

Glenrothes

Responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting of the group using Hyperion consolidation software.

Dunfermline

Various roles within the finance team looking after the trading on all projects. This was division of this very active military and civil electronic sub assembly manufacturer which was then absorbed into the BAE company.

Association Of Certified Accountants, Accounting And Finance, Pass

Activities and Societies: Studied by day release whilst holding down various finance rolesACCA Professional exams

Hnc In Accounting, Accounting And Finance, Pass

Activities and Societies: Student member of ACCAHNC Accounting

5 Highers And 8 O Levels, Various

Activities and Societies: Played for school football team which won the league in Year 15 Highers, 7 O Levels