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United Kingdom

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Pennant, an AIM listed company, is a leading provider of system support services and training solutions. It supports a global customer base to maximise fleet or asset operational and maintenance efficiency. End markets include Defence, Aerospace and Rail. The Company's full product suite encompasses consultancy, technical documentation, training services and bespoke engineering solutions.Headquartered in Cheltenham, UK, the Group operates worldwide, with offices in Europe, North America and Australasia, serving markets with high barriers to entry in heavily regulated industries.The CFO role provides board level oversight of all financial controlling, reporting, treasury, investor relations and strategic planning activities within the Group.

Singapore, Singapore

Meggitt is a global aerospace engineering company - producing market leading components for the world's fleet of commercial and military fixed wing aircraft including. The aftermarket division was formed in 2016 to improve regional customer focus and to extend the annuity from each product for accretive shareholder value.I led the aftermarket Centre of Excellence in Singapore, providing Spares Distribution, MRO Services, Technical Support and Sales & Marketing to the Asia Pacific region. Sales in the region of $100m and a staff size of 80+.

Coventry, England, United Kingdom

Finance and IT responsibility for all global AM activities including strategic planning, annual budgeting, talent development and delivery of targets. S&S operated as the customer front end for all AM channels including airlines, integrators, MRO shops, OEM’s and distributors. S&S was structured as a global organisation with full capability regional MRO and distribution hubs supported by strong central functions such as Sales & Marketing, Materials and Logistics.Divisional revenue of c$500m and a staff size of 40+ across 3 regions.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Melrose is a FTSE 100 listed company acting like a private equity - acquiring engineering companies, improving operational and financial performance, and then seeking to sell within a defined timeframe in order to provide best in class returns on investment for it's loyal investor base.• Proactively oversaw divesting activities, optimizing the organization’s portfolio and capital allocation• Ensured efficient execution of divestiture strategies while minimizing risk and maximizing returns• Led corporate finance projects, while collaborating closely with business partners throughout the disposal cycle• Interim CFO responsible for compliance, risk, performance, efficiency and strategic planning• Built high performing and engaged team by critical talent assessments, training plans, and feedback

London, England, United Kingdom

• Demonstrated strong working capital oversight and control, optimizing liquidity, cash flow, and operational efficiency• Led project team in the disposal of subsidiary companies during significant M&A transactions of various values• Managed the vendor due diligence process, ensuring thorough assessments of financial, legal and operational aspects • Evaluated and measured value in acquisition opportunities, contributing to informed decision making • Prepared comprehensive financial statements, business plans, and financial models to support informed decision-making• Promoted to Finance Director and Interim CFO

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

• Accountant in central finance team, responsible for consolidation accounting and acquisition accounting• Managed FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) responsibilities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and forecasting• Successfully assessed and integrated new acquisitions and disposals within the organization, while monitoring risks and managed revenue streams to optimize financial outcomes• Promoted to Finance Manager

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Part of the audit teams on engagements with large FTSE listed hospitality businesses in the UK.Included a 6 month overseas assignment to Auckland, New Zealand and a 3 month secondment into industrial practice (FTSE listed construction company).First time passes throughout achievement of chartered accountancy qualification with the institute of CAs Scotland.

Chartered Accountancy, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business/Managerial Economics