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London, Gb

London, Gb

SQLI UK & ME (formerly Redbox Digital) is a digital commerce and creative consultancy with global reach and experience. We are a Magento Global Elite Partner and the only accredited Magento Order Management partner globally. Founded in 2004, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality, custom-built digital commerce platforms for many well-known B2B and B2C brands including Nespresso, Sephora, Universal Music Group, Paperchase, Nestle and Screwfix.We are a multi-skilled team of digital strategists, technologists and designers. Our focus is on driving customer engagement and lasting value for our clients.Redbox Digital was successfully sold to the SQLI Group (headquartered in Paris) in early 2020 and rebranded as SQLI UK & ME. I was a key individual in getting this deal done.

Remote, Us

The Social Element is a global social media agency providing social media solutions to some of the world’s biggest brands. We are the largest independent agency in our space but we’re also super friendly, flexible, and always prepared to go above and beyond to help our clients achieve more. We also have a rather clever sister company, Polpeo, that provides a unique crisis management platform. See more at: http://www.thesocialelement.agency

Independent film & TV production/distribution/financing group with offices in London, Los Angeles, New York and Toronto. Revenue £55m with 60 staff.o Responsible for analysing and reporting financial information to the leadership team on all aspects of group performanceo Reviewing and reporting on internal controls and systems o Managing a team of ten finance staffo Managing the budgeting and forecasting process for all group investments - introducing monthly worldwide investment reporting template for greater efficiencieso Management of group Human Resources and IT

London, Gb

Leading independent integrated communications group with offices in London and the Gulf. Revenue £25m with 165 staff.o Board-level responsibility for all financial and legal affairs of the groupo Developed and advised on group strategy and acquisitions and ensured financial business targets were meto Post-acquisition integration of three highly successful business purchaseso Responsible for the leadership of a team of eight peopleo Management of group financial reporting, budgeting, funding and working capitalo Negotiation of commercial agreementso Management of corporate governance issues and company secretarial complianceo Management of international business affairs and group taxationKey Achievements:Managed rapid growth, navigated the business through economic downturn, and drove efficiencies that led to a significant increase in group profitability - turnover increased by 33% and EBIT by over 60%.Negotiated and structured three major acquisitions of public relations businesses into the group together with the opening of group offices in Abu Dhabi and Oman. All analysis and due diligence carried out in-house providing major cost savings.Introduced group-wide financial & management reporting system (Paprika) - led to a revolutionary improvement in profitability analysis and user-friendly management information around the group.Built and led the finance team - increased productivity and professional capability of the team whilst reducing overall cost.Ensured first-class financial, legal and regulatory compliance at all times.

Private equity backed TV production & distribution company with offices in London, Miami and Dubai. Revenue £5m with 25 staff.o Board-level responsibility for all financial and legal affairs of the groupo Management of financial reporting, budgeting, funding and working capitalo Responsible for all company secretarial, property, HR and IT issuesKey Achievement:Managed the company's finances during a difficult period eventually leading to a successful sale to a large media group.

London, Greater London, Gb

Management of a large portfolio of audit & assurance clients involved in film, TV and animation production, distribution and financing. Other clients included marketing services, advertising and media-buying agencies and arts and not-for-profit organisations.Key Achievement:Authored two surveys into UK creative industry accounting published by Grant Thornton.

Fca, Aca Qualification 1994

Beng, Chemical Engineering

3 A Levels & 10 O Levels