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London, England, GB

London Area, United Kingdom

• JM is a global leader in chemicals, precious metals and sustainable technologies, operating in over 30 countries.
• Interim FD position leading the Group Reporting function through a period of significant transformation and change including group-wide restructuring and the implementation of a new reporting system;
• Delivered month-end reporting of the Group’s results under IFRS to the ELT and the Board and the year-end results to the external market as part of the annual reporting… Show more JM is a global leader in chemicals.
• Delivered month-end reporting of the Group’s results under IFRS to the ELT and the Board and the year-end results to the external market as part of the annual reporting process;
• Directed and led significant accounting determinations across the Group’s businesses;
• Supported the Group with its recent sell-side M&A activities. Show less

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

• Essentra plc is a FTSE 250 company and leading global manufacturer and distributor of essential components used in industrial applications and end-markets. The Group completed its strategic review process in 2022.
• Directed the sell-side Pro-forma and Historic Financial Information processes of two Class 1 Circulars for the respective… Show more Essentra plc is a FTSE 250 company and leading global manufacturer and distributor of.
• Directed the sell-side Pro-forma and Historic Financial Information processes of two Class 1 Circulars for the respective business disposals.
• Established the project plan for and compilation of financial information required for a potential demerger and IPO as a ‘plan B’ alternative to an M&A disposal.
• Led and coordinated the Group and divisional management teams to obtain relevant financial information and consult on areas of technical accounting.
• Prepared Board and Audit Committee reports discussing complex accounting matters and those advising of the impact on, and issues concerning, the Group's balance sheet and operating performance measures, including.

London, United Kingdom

Mitie is the UK's leading FM and professional services company with annualised group revenues of c£4.0bn and employing c70,000 employees.M&A group finance lead supporting management with the acquisition of Interserve over an 18-month period, a business which added £1.4bn to annual revenues. Involved with buy-side input into the Class 1 circular and led the.

London, United Kingdom

Leading independent AIM listed marketing analytics specialist providing consultancy services to over 70 of the top 100 global advertisers.Interim position reporting directly to the CFO and leading the delivery of the monthly management accounts to the executive team and external reporting to the market under IFRS, including preparation of the year-end.

London, United Kingdom

Leading communications and entertainment provider in the Caribbean and Latin America through high-speed mobile data, fibre broadband, and video services with annual revenues of $2.4bn. Supported group directors with acquisition and associated debt refinancing accounting following the $1.85bn takeover of the Columbus telco business. Led investigative.

London, United Kingdom

Re-engaged by Vodafone to work with the Head of External Reporting to deliver the Group’s 2015 Annual Report and Accounts and Form 20-F.

London, United Kingdom

Interim position working for executive management to deliver the first quarterly financial reporting to external investors of the newly formed and listed PizzaExpress Group following its acquisition by China’s Hony Capital and for the creation and ongoing delivery of the Group’s monthly Board report.Responsible for managing the project plan from deal.

London, United Kingdom

Interim position working with the Head of External Reporting to deliver the Group’s 2014 Annual Report and Accounts and Form 20-F. Winner of the PwC award for 'Excellence in reporting' in the FTSE 100.A highly visible position requiring significant interaction with management stakeholders to executive level in Group Finance and other key departments.

London, United Kingdom

Proven track record of delivering projects and global engagements to tight deadlines for FTSE 350 and PE companies in various industries including Medical Devices, FMCG, Defence & Aviation, Retail, Media and Technology. Responsible for a team of 30 across a portfolio of engagements. Accountable for overseas deliverables within global head office.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Provided research assistance for partners and solicitors on numerous cases including disputes involving accountants, engineers, architects and insurance companies. Included researching legal precedents and summarising areas of law. Responsible for dealing with Masters of the Court and liaising with Counsel, Court administration and the preparation of files.

Mergers & Acquisitions - Executive Education Programme

Icaew Business And Finance Professional, Aca

The Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants, Fellow

Beng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering With Management And Business Studies