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Cognni is an AI powered knowledge management platform that delivers knowledge transformation for leading enterprises such as BT, Vodafone, British Gas, Wells Fargo, Department for Education and ABN Amro. At Cognni, we bring together diverse internal and external knowledge sources, including research, insights, and data, into one accessible, user-friendly platform. With our platform and expert guidance, organisations optimise their knowledge investments, making access, usability, and value a top priority. This empowers individuals across entire organizations to make quick, more informed, data-driven decisions.CENTRALISE YOUR KNOWLEDGE | FIND KNOWLEDGE IN SECONDS, NOT HOURS | IDENTIFY AND CLOSE KNOWLEDGE GAPS | CUT WASTED SPEND | PROMOTE SELF-SERVICE

Leeds, West Yorks, Gb

Altiar is a Knowledge Management provider with over 50 installations and 500,000 users in leading multinational businesses all over the world.A powerful and flexible knowledge management platform, Altiar combines intuitive search functions and enhanced CMS capabilities with a comprehensive administration suite for total configurability. An efficient and powerful way to collate and distribute content, Altiar can revolutionize knowledge management across your organization.

London, Gb

Group Finance Director at KPMG Nunwood, a company dedicated to enhancing customer experience. During my tenure I played a pivotal role in reshaping the organization. I initiated a comprehensive group restructuring, revamped the finance team, and oversaw IT and operational improvements, aligning functions for increased efficiency in addition to leading client contract negotiations. Instrumental in reducing costs, implementing new finance and project management systems, and streamlining operations, ultimately contributing to the successful sale of the business to KPMG in May 2015 playing a key role in the due diligence process, advising on strategy and the Sale and Purchase Agreement.

Sheffield, Gb

At Jaywing plc, led a major group transformation, managing a £25m GP and £5m PBT group with 480 employees across 5 locations. Achieved substantial results, enhancing scalability and visibility through CRM/Project Management system overhaul, introducing Sage 200 for streamlined reporting, and consolidating finance functions, saving over £250k annually. Also led IT and telecom convergence, offered strategic financial and commercial support, and managed external relationships.

Transformed 186k Limited, a start-up ISP with zero customers and revenues but £150 million in assets, into a thriving national network and Data Centre company. As Head of Commercial, Legal, and Finance, I spearheaded acquisitions, consolidation, and day-to-day operations.

During my tenure at Firstnet Services Ltd, I played a pivotal role in transforming the company. Noteworthy achievements include rebuilding the finance department, implementing new systems, and introducing management reporting. I streamlined business functions, repackaged the product portfolio, and created a unique customer finance package, driving £1 million in business within three months. I successfully integrated two companies into the Firstnet Group, revamped systems, and managed business plans and forecasts. I secured government funding for a new office in Scotland and for a £3.5 million Data Centre and Head Office. Additionally, I updated all legal documentation, enhancing customer contracts and agreements.

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In my role as European Financial Controller, I had the unique opportunity to build and manage European subsidiaries for a global services division, collaborating with the Managing Director. Based in Den Haag, Holland, my responsibilities extended to offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Paris, and Toulouse, from their inception. Growing a team of 28 finance staff across Europe, I directed all financial and commercial aspects, including acquisitions, integration, and financial reporting. The European operations, totaling £20m in turnover and £4m in operating profits, exceeded forecasts by 25% in turnover and 35% in operating profit. My contributions included standardizing systems, accounting policies, HR, leasing arrangements, and facilitating global expansion deals in Spain, the Netherlands, and Asia-Pacific.

London, England, Gb

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

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