- Acted as a trouble shooter for the developing European Finance team.- Oversaw resolution of issues arising from a problematic implementation of PeopleSoft financials in Europe. Resolved issues including errors in data conversion, incorrect and inconsistent configuration and from poor understanding of the system by local teams. Supported the further roll out of the system. - Supported resolution of control weaknesses, helping local teams to develop with technical accounting and systems knowledge and by improving relationships.- Enabled exploitation of the system functionality both by training local teams and by improving communication between local teams and the global system support and development team.- Established process for recording intra-group transactions for tax reporting.requirements.

- Led a finance, legal and risk management team of 115 based at two sites. - Supported the assessment of the business and the sale of the business by Darty plc.- Transitioned banking and other arrangements previously linked to Kesa Electricals/Datry group to new standalone arrangements. Ensured compliance with legal undertakings under new agreements.- Delivered accurate weekly rolling cash flow forecasts and met with suppliers and credit insurers to maintain supplier support - Supported the turnaround plan that led to a substantial improvement in EBITDA during first half of 2012 with business on track to break-even for the year 2012/13

- Responsible for Business Planning, Procurement Risk Management and Internal Audit functions- Gained engagement of directors and the commercial team to increase the rigour of risk management with greater involvement from the legal, finance and teams.

- Led a team of ten providing analysis and planning to the Commercial, Distribution and Financial Services functions- Restructured and developed the finance and legal team to become closer partners in commercial analysis and negotiations.- Negotiated the contractual arrangements behind a new extended service contract product which accounted for sales of over £60m. New arrangement generated annualised profit improvement of £5m - Ensured appropriate contracts with hardware, software mobile broadband and insurance suppliers were in place to support successful participation in Home Access project.The project delivered computers to 120,000 low income families and generated over £50m of sales.

- Led a team of 15 providing analysis and planning to the Operations, Property and Financial Services functions- Rebuilt a struggling function to transform the relationship with the Store Operations leadership team.- Oversaw the Company's off shore captive insurer and managed the realisation of a £60m portfolio of asset backed securities and bonds that had suffered a £10m unrealised loss in market value, achieving a positive total return on original cost..

Supporting the acquisition and integration of 132 Premier Lodge hotels

Headed team of 41, supported 65% increase in sales to £280m from 93 stores- Implemented programme to improve inventory control; halved shrinkage losses- Led analysis and modelling to support the strategic decision to move to smaller store format- Doubled efficiency of Accounts Payable team;

Part of a small team created to drive the turnaround, closer integration and growth of the European businesses following buyout by Staples Inc of its joint venture partner- Led financial and legal re-organisation for a European new tax structure;- Member of project team that selected and implemented new systems including point of sale, merchandise, supply chain, call centre, delivery and financial systems for UK and Germany