Member of a turnaround team that has successfully transformed the business, changed the corporate culture, grown market share and profitability, implemented SAP and reduced debt.New role with combined responsibility for group treasury, group financial planning and head of finance for the pre-wholesale business.

Acquired a cosmetic brand. Re-launched and extended the range, winning several product awards. Appointed distributors, gained key listings. Devised and implemented a marketing plan before selling the brand.

Responsibility for financial control, business partnering, operating expenses, working capital, treasury, tax, risk, audit, insurance, and pensions.

All embracing role acting in strong support of the CEO with responsibility for Finance, HR and Logistics.

Project manager of SAP ERP implementation delivered on time and within budget.

Combined the accounting teams of newly merged business units with “best of both” culture. Introduced improved financial reporting and tighter overhead control through responsibility management.

Responsible for financial & management accounts, IT and customer service.

Set up finance function in green-field site. Selected and implemented all costing, foreign currency and reporting systems.

At that time Reynolds Cooper McCarron