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London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

Developed controlling, reporting and forecasting processes from scratch relating to the balance sheet revaluation of USD 22bn arising on acquisition of CS by UBS, and provided monthly reporting for all stakeholders, up to and including the CEO, CFO and business division heads.Developed regional financial performance reporting from a zero-base in less than three months. Developed and rolled out a comprehensive financial reporting package for EMEA regional management in less than three months from a zero base. Worked collaboratively with the group finance team to overcome initial resistance on the need for regional reporting alongside the more established global business division reporting.

B3i was established in 2018 by the largest global insurance companies to address the process inefficiencies across the insurance and reinsurance value chain through a blockchain solution. The shareholders included Zurich, AXA, Allianz, Swiss Re., Generali and Liberty Mutual. When the consortium was incorporated as a legal entity in August 2018, I was tasked by the Chairman and CEO to establish and run a fit for purpose finance function.• Set-up and managed a finance function, covering all operational and control activities. Delivered board support for strategic planning, funding, and treasury management • Established integrated cloud-based accounting systems, and end-to-end accounting processes and controls from scratch• Implemented full suite of reports, including budgets, monthly accounts, and forecasts (including treasury and solvency)• Provided board information with a high level of accuracy and insight. Completed three external audits with no issues arising• Supported successive external funding rounds, raising more than EUR 80m and developed a clear view on business strategy and success drivers

Zurich, Switzerland

Appointed by the CFO, to implement enhanced reporting and controlling processes. Led improvement programmes in Europe, the US, Australia, India and Korea to resolve a series of critical control issues which were receiving very high-level attention both internally and externally. • Developed a structured management reporting package to compliment existing reporting• Developed and rolled-out an account ownership sign-off process to improve the accountability for financial data within the finance organisation.• Engaged with top-level management across finance, risk, actuarial and transaction accounting to obtain buy-in and reinforce technical and cultural change• Developed and established control improvement programmes (CIP) to address high profile process and control issues, leveraging a detailed understanding of end-to-end processes and controls• The programme was developed through the preparation of comprehensive end-to-end documentation and a series of workshops for senior finance, actuarial and technical accounting staff.• The programme first developed in the US, was replicated in the other locations to address similar issues

London, England, United Kingdom

Provided strong leadership of an initially under-performing finance team of 8 direct reports. Provided all external and internal reporting, including regulatory and investor relations support. Managed all accounting operations and oversaw treasury (hedging strategy), taxation, and acquisition related work. Provided high-level finance support to the CEO and CFO to accomplish goals in a highly demanding environment. Strengthened productive relationships with stakeholders.● Strengthened finance processes, controls, and reporting, including improved liaison with investors and analysts.● Built trust and confidence in the quality of finance delivery across management and peer group.● Facilitated complex acquisition transaction, including modelling, due diligence, and accounting.● Embedded a strong, performance-focused team culture and reduced staff turnover.

London

Recruited by Global CFO of Asset Management to drive an improvement in the quality of finance delivery and the transition from a locally to a globally focused finance function. Initially responsible for London team and specific European locations, later taking on responsibility for Zurich and other Global functions.• Managed EMEA financial operations and reporting and provided related business support• Implemented and managed global planning, budgeting and reporting processes• Developed profitability reporting with regional, client and product view• Managed transition from locally aligned finance teams to a globally focused model and oversaw the off shoring of accounting operations to India• Managed team of up to 50 staff

London, England, United Kingdom

Initially recruited by Robert Fleming to head up a financial regulatory team, where reporting issues were causing concern at both Board level and with regulators. Successfully remediated regulatory issues prior to the sale of Robert Fleming to Chase and moved into Asset Management following the acquisition. • Managed all financial regulatory reporting for Robert Fleming• Relocated to Luxembourg to manage continental European Finance team for Asset Management, with additional responsibilities for local legal, risk and compliance functions• Led resolution of significant transfer agency reconciliation issue in Luxembourg• Transferred back to London to lead end-to-end finance team for UK and EMEA for merged JPM/Chase/Fleming Asset Management business. Managed a team of up to 5o staff• Established unified finance team, processes, and reporting for the combined entities and managed resulting staff exits

London Area, United Kingdom

Managed all capital adequacy and exposure reporting, including transition from standard methodologies to internal value at risk models.

London Area, United Kingdom

Initially joined the accounting policies group to lead the development and delivery of a full technical training programme on UK accounting and reporting requirements for the global finance team following the acquisition of Midland by HSBC and the subsequent relocation of the head office to London. After successfully completing training programmes in the US, Europe, Hoing Kong and Dubai, moved into the Group regulatory reporting team to lead capital adequacy reporting.

London Area, United Kingdom

• Post-qualification, led the audit of clients including Nestle• Seconded to training department for 18 months to develop and deliver material for trainee accountants• Moved back into an audit department as a manager, covering the privatisation of London buses as well as audit assignments

Qualified Chartered Accountant, Accounting And Finance

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics