Key member of senior management team with the remit to deliver an integrated finance function for the UK subsidiaries of Cision and Vocus. Managed the finance team throughout a number of significant events, including the Cision and Vocus merger, a Competition and Markets Authority merger inquiry, and the divestment of the combined Cision and Vocus UK business to Access Intelligence Plc.Delivered significant improvements to financial processes and procedures, including those in relation to budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting, income recognition, payroll and commissions.

Diverse role as Finance Manager for Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance, a $2.5 billion aircraft engine leasing portfolio. Responsibilites ranging from preparation of management and statutory financial reporting to delivery of business process improvement initiatives and the integration of new IT software functionality into business and accounting processes.Acted as a finance business partner for commercial teams, providing financial analysis and accounting advice in support of transactions.

Primarily focused on the areas of financial and operational effectiveness, including cost reduction, outsourcing advisory, group restructuring and global entity rationalisation programmes. Developed and ran an outsourced accounting function across 19 countries for a FTSE 100 TMT business. A wealth of experience in issue resolution and leading the delivery of services by both local and international teams. Worked in 17 countries worldwide for a number of global clients.

Audit senior, running on-site engagements for AIM listed and privately held businesses. Experienced of reporting under both IFRS and UK GAAP, including first time IFRS adoption.Seniored engagements both in the UK and overseas, dealing with complex audit and accounting issues.