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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, Uae, Ae

Interim work for one of the leading Sovereign Wealth Funds in Abu Dhabi

UK Sabbatical for property renovation

Emirates Food Industries (EFI), is one of the leading companies operating in the food, dairy, agriculture industries in the UAE and is part of National Holding, one of Abu Dhabi's largest holding companies. EFIs key subsidiaries include: National Feed and Flour Production and Marketing Co (NFFPM), National Dairy, National Dairy Farms and National Bags

Corys Building Materials manages three leading regional construction and building materials businesses: Hepworths (Manufacturing), Corys Build Centre (Retail) and Corys Geosynthetics (Manufacturing). The division is a subsidiary of Greencoast Enterprises, a Dubai based private industrial and investment group owned by the Abdul Ghaffar Hussain family. My role covered operations in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Egypt and Saudi with exports across the MENA region

Pasadena, Texas, Us

Total Safety is the leading global provider of Integrated Safety Solution Services working primarily in Oil & Gas, Construction, Chemical plants and other hazardous environments. The group comes under one of the top five Private equity backers, Warburg Pincus. My role covers the Middle East & Africa with full responsibility for managing the business to deliver continued rapid and profitable growth

Pasadena, Texas, Us

Role covered the Middle East & Africa with full responsibility for Operations in more than ten established facilities with work performed in over twenty countries throughout the region

Pasadena, Texas, Us

Played a key role in helping implement and deliver business plans that resulted in improved revenue, earnings and cashflow. Assisted with entry and operational setup into four new locations which are now firmly established in the region. Implemented new processes and efficiencies throughout the Finance and Operations group

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, Gb

Evolution Power Tools is a well established SME which designs and distributes Powertools in the Steel, Construction and DIY markets with a T/O in excess of GBP15m. The business also has Real Estate interests in the UK. Was responsible for Financial Operations with teams in the UK, USA, France and Japan. Role successfully introduced vastly improved cashflow management, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, commercial pricing and internal controls

Denver, Co, Us

Manufacturer of Clamping RIngs for the Automobile, Oil & Gas, Signpost and Hose markets. Subsidiary of the IDEX group with a T/O of GBP15m. Restructured and implemented a successful high performing Finance Dept. Implemented major changes in controls within business in line with Sarbanes Oxley. Introduced cost management process to deliver 3% PBIT in first year along with introduction of much improved and timely management reporting pack to help with day to day decision making

Glasgow, Scotland, Gb

Engineering business who design and manufacture Valves & Controls for the Nuclear Power, and Oil & Gas Industry. A subsidiary of the Weir Group with a T/O of GBP30m. Key player in restructuring loss making business with plant shutdown and relocation to new facility over 18 month period. Revised business model derived GBP6m turnaround in results YoY. Responsible for team of 25 people, including Finance, IT, Planning and Logistics

Glasgow, Scotland, Gb

Responsbile for Finance team of 12 people. Introduced improved accounting controls, reduction in monthend close by two days, working capital reduction of GBP2.3m, improved forecasting/budgeting processes due to increased visibility and control of costs

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Cytec Industries UK Ltd is a Speciality Chemicals Manufacturer forming part of the Cytec Group. Subsidiary business with a T/O of GBP60m. Responsible for European Demand Coordinator and Commercial Analyst. Worked with Europe leadership team to improve revenue and margins across the region in four businesses

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Successfully introduced customer and product profitability across four business in Europe, which led to improved margins and rationalisation of company offering. Identified product sourcing alternatives within and outside Cytec group through review of raw materials, variances analysis and exchange rates

Featherstone, West Yorkshire, Gb

Linpac Plastics is a GBP70m T/O manufacturer of food packaging which forms part of the Linpac Group. Products are sold to all the major supermarkets and fast food chains. Role covered all aspects of financial and management accounting including monthly management accounts, yearend close, audit, taxation, ERP systems, budgeting/forecasting and manufacturing costings of high volume products. Introduced accounting for two new manufacturing sites whilst reducing close process

Bachelor'S Degree, International Business Studies

Chartered Management Accountant

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