I am a highly experienced global Finance Director who ensures the Finance Function is a strategic asset that helps drive growth and profitability. I am a strategic Board Director with a proven track record in the setup and development of subsidiaries in the US and Asia in the technology sector.I am a strong finance professional without fear of technical jargon having started out as an Engineer with an Electronics degree from Strathclyde University. In addition to being highly computer literate with strong IT systems implementations and process improvement skills, I am a very commercial, customer-facing individual who works well with Sales (Customers) and Supply Chain (Vendors). My personal expertise includes Taxation and Treasury in complex multi-currency and cross-border transactions surrounding international shipments of Goods and delivery of Services. I have a solid knowledge of global Corporation Tax and have a special interest in US Sales Taxes, European VAT and Asian GST.In addition to Audit experience gained in a Big 4 firm I have also worked in companies in a wide variety of sectors and geographies, ranging across owner-managed start-ups through to PLCs. I have hands on boardroom experience of M&A and restructuring activities after inward investment from Private Equity and Venture Capital investors from both Netherlands and Norway.I have practical experience of Long Term Managed Service Contracts (deferred revenue and costs), Project Accounting, Stocks-Inventory, Work in Progress (WIP) & Valuations in large construction projects. I also have the necessary skills in Management Accounting, KPI Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Treasury FX exposure, Leasing, Property Management, Overhead Cost Reduction, IPR and a working knowledge of and responsibility for CSR, GDPR, H&S and Environment.Internal interaction with Sales/Supply Chain and T&Cs with Customers/Suppliers (maximise payment terms, margins, discounts and rebates), Marketing and Technical & Operations Teams. Management of corporate functions IT, HR and Supply Chain (Procurement & Logistics). External key relationships held with Banks (maximise liquidity), Insurance brokers (minimise risk) and professional advisers (Audit, Tax, Legal, Co Sec).I am a trusted Finance leader who exudes professional integrity, is instinctive when it comes to corporate governance and compliance, has strong interpersonal skills and works well will all stakeholders at all levels.