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Bring IT is a global firm delivering business systems transformation solutions to its clients. Services range from standard implementation, integrations, custom technology solutions and ongoing managed and support services. We deliver industry specific technology solutions that help companies of different sizes achieve 360° business success. Bring IT serves common ERP industry targets such as Hospitality, Clean Energy, Real Estate, Field Services, Software/Services and… Show more Bring IT is a global firm delivering business systems transformation solutions to its clients. Services range from standard implementation, integrations, custom technology solutions and ongoing managed and support services. We deliver industry specific technology solutions that help companies of different sizes achieve 360° business success. Bring IT serves common ERP industry targets such as Hospitality, Clean Energy, Real Estate, Field Services, Software/Services and Products/Supply Chain; and has developed specialised solutions in these markets. Named on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for the last three years in a row. Bring IT are a strategic, award-winning global alliance partner of Oracle-NetSuite, Avalara, Celigo, Boomi, and some other SuiteApp partners. Show less

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ENCO Consulting solve business efficiency problems through cloud technology, with the aim of driving growth and success for our global client base.We do this through our leading expertise in NetSuite, the world's #1 Cloud Business Management Suite. Our teams of Business Analysts, Software Engineers, ERP & NetSuite Consultants, collaborate to deliver a perfect fit solution for every client we work with.We are Europe's most qualified team of NetSuite experts.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

The leading Novell partner in the UK, with a reputation for being one of the most technically-advanced partners in the world.Delivering a successful business turnaround, achieving profitability from an initially loss-making business and repaying all initial debt.Winning new customers with significant consulting and support agreements, which led to a 600% growth in revenue with limited financial resources and avoided reliance on any customers to maintain profitability.Leading the… Show more The leading Novell partner in the UK, with a reputation for being one of the most technically-advanced partners in the world.Delivering a successful business turnaround, achieving profitability from an initially loss-making business and repaying all initial debt.Winning new customers with significant consulting and support agreements, which led to a 600% growth in revenue with limited financial resources and avoided reliance on any customers to maintain profitability.Leading the development and implementation of key business strategies, and holding responsibility for the overall management of the company.Providing strong leadership and direction to the Accounting and Finance, Legal, HR and, Sales and Marketing functions.Advising customers regarding IT strategy and licence management, and developing trusting client relationships.Selling IT consulting and support contracts to large customers (up to 40,000 users).Acting as Company Secretary. Show less

An AIM-listed company specialising in Microsoft and business change consulting across the UKOversaw the successful and efficient integration of the Cedalion business with no loss of staff or customers.Delivered a significant increase in sales revenue across the territory for both Microsoft consulting and business change consulting services.Contributed significantly to the development of accounting policies and investor presentations, through collaboration with the Finance… Show more An AIM-listed company specialising in Microsoft and business change consulting across the UKOversaw the successful and efficient integration of the Cedalion business with no loss of staff or customers.Delivered a significant increase in sales revenue across the territory for both Microsoft consulting and business change consulting services.Contributed significantly to the development of accounting policies and investor presentations, through collaboration with the Finance Director.Participated as an active member of the Senior Management Team to create a more focused company strategy.Managed and directed the efficient day-to-day running of the sales and marketing function across the territory.Supported the HR function in adopting new employment contracts and benefits. Show less

The most technically-advanced Microsoft partner in Scotland, providing bespoke application development services and advanced Microsoft infrastructure consulting.Achieved rapid internal promotion to this role, with responsibility for creating a new company strategy and restructuring the business.Secured additional funding from a venture capital investor, and managing positive relationships with all investors.Successfully returned the company to profit and achieved significant… Show more The most technically-advanced Microsoft partner in Scotland, providing bespoke application development services and advanced Microsoft infrastructure consulting.Achieved rapid internal promotion to this role, with responsibility for creating a new company strategy and restructuring the business.Secured additional funding from a venture capital investor, and managing positive relationships with all investors.Successfully returned the company to profit and achieved significant revenue growth which placed the company in the Top 10 of the Deloitte Fast 50.Improved the company’s reputation to the extent that three independent approaches were made to buy, and eventually sold for a price that delivered a good return for investors and shareholders.Acted as Finance Director and Company Secretary, with additional responsibility for HR, Operational management, budget management and strategy.Led a new management team, and provided training opportunities to enable staff to operate at their full potential.Led the sale of the business to Charteris, including negotiations, due diligence and legal issues. Show less

Implemented new and improved accounting system and process, as well as detailed budgeting, reporting, project accounting and monitoring procedures.Introduced new employee benefits structures, including a pension scheme, private medical insurance and life insurance.Managed a successful office move to new premises with no impact or interruption to normal business operations.Oversaw the budgetary process, managing all project finances and timescales and reviewing proposals for project… Show more Implemented new and improved accounting system and process, as well as detailed budgeting, reporting, project accounting and monitoring procedures.Introduced new employee benefits structures, including a pension scheme, private medical insurance and life insurance.Managed a successful office move to new premises with no impact or interruption to normal business operations.Oversaw the budgetary process, managing all project finances and timescales and reviewing proposals for project costing.Held full responsibility for office management, HR management and the legal function, as well as acting as Company Secretary.Initiated a review of corporate insurance, in order to align procedures with best practices. Managed investor and bank relations. Show less

A brand bought by franchisees following insolvency, a new business being started with some of the leases.Obtained the position of Finance Director when the Bank of Scotland insisted on the installation of a new management team following initial losses.Implemented new accounting systems and processes, detailed budgeting, reporting, restaurant accounting and monitoring systems.Supported the introduction of new branding, and providing advice on the costing of menus and… Show more A brand bought by franchisees following insolvency, a new business being started with some of the leases.Obtained the position of Finance Director when the Bank of Scotland insisted on the installation of a new management team following initial losses.Implemented new accounting systems and processes, detailed budgeting, reporting, restaurant accounting and monitoring systems.Supported the introduction of new branding, and providing advice on the costing of menus and refurbishments.Closed failing restaurants following identification using improved financial information, and significantly improving the profitability of existing restaurants.Controlled the profit and loss accounts for the restaurants, and highlighting areas of improvement or concern.Managed relationships with the bank, franchisees and shareholders, and ensuring a smooth flow of communications between all parties.Oversaw the budgetary process, legal function and HR management. Show less

An independent engineering and manufacturing group formed from the Management Buy Out from Scottish & Newcastle.Obtained the position of Finance Director following working on the MBO with KPMG.Implemented new accounting systems and processes, detailed budgeting, reporting, new pension schemes, new company car schemes and new insurance arrangements.Raised significant grant funding for Research and Development activities.Improved cash flows through improved stock control… Show more An independent engineering and manufacturing group formed from the Management Buy Out from Scottish & Newcastle.Obtained the position of Finance Director following working on the MBO with KPMG.Implemented new accounting systems and processes, detailed budgeting, reporting, new pension schemes, new company car schemes and new insurance arrangements.Raised significant grant funding for Research and Development activities.Improved cash flows through improved stock control procedures and credit control.Implemented credit insurance policies for worldwide distribution and customer sales.Highlighted programmes for significant cost savings.Repaid all loan finance.As MBO advisor to the management team and then FD of the new business, Canongate Technology, planned, integrated and delivered new operating and quality procedures to ensure minimum business disruption, long term growth and maintaining BS5750 certification. Show less

Managed the complete audit and relationship for Cathay Pacific Airways and subsidiary companies.Work on Financial sector engagements for Standard Life and Hill Samuel Bank.Audit Senior for audit of the Miller Group.

Bachelor'S Degree, Chartered Accountant

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemical And Mechanical Engineering