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A commercially experienced finance leader, focused on delivering commercial solutions and insights. Proven senior management experience includes Head of Tax & Treasury for 12 years at multinational FTSE listed PLC’s together with Finance Director responsibilities for a main holding company with overseas investments totalling £500m. Currently working for a leading listed global provider of hardware and software to the growing content creation market. Strong communication skills and able to build relationships at an executive committee and PLC Board level as well as influencing key stakeholders in the wider organisation, across finance and operations. Experienced in driving rapid and continuous improvement across international operations. In depth knowledge of a multitude of sectors ranging from FMCG at Unilever, Market Research services at Kantar /TNS, Electronic and software technologies at Ultra Electronics, across the defence, aerospace and transport and communications, outsourced business services at Berendsen. More recently a focus on technology software and products being provided on global platforms.As well as extensive Tax & Treasury experience I am very open to new challenges and opportunities and throughout my career I have managed M&A processes, Investor Relations Roadshows and consolidated accounting.