Accounting Software specialist, QuickBooks Desktop Pro-Advisor, Point of Sale and On-lineXero cloud based Accounting Software advisor with Xero partners Cin7 and simPRO. Working with clients as an Outsourced CFO/Controller, handling cashflow management, Strategic Consulting, including business plans & strategic development. Operational systems manufacturing and inventory management, service support and dispatch systems. CRM systems and sales systems.

Implemented cloud based costing & accounting solutions for multi-site Steel Framework Manufacturer specialising on constructing multi-storey buildings for the Hotel Industry. Installed new accouting team along with establising new accounting & operational procedures for purchase ordering and inventory control. Reporting to CEO & Investors.

The T2 Products Group of companies includes T2 International LLC, Chili Technology LLC and Pro-Source Services International Ltd. A dynamic fast growing US company that has been placed in the Inc top 500 over the past 5 years and 15th in the fast 50 in Charlotte during 2012. The company imported and domestically manufactured a range of consumer products that its principles had designed and brought to market selling through major big-box retailers, catalogs and e-commerce portals.Key projects:• Negotiated lines of credit for this group of companies • Improved management reporting of profit and cashflow• Managed operational & finance staff teams, Warehouse operations & other purchasing supply functions• Implemented Microsoft Dynamics CRM system: * managed consumer responses, service & repair issues on its premium product range * integrated it with QuickBooks Enterprise * generated workflows to manage processes, and * created dashboards for the executive

* Set up this company to generate income whilst transitioning to join my fiancée who is a US citizen and living in the USA. * Key projects:• Consultancy for UK Start-ups providing Financial & Strategic Management as well as Taxation advice. • Managed the transition to the USA, providing on-going support for UK clients.

Established, as part of a team, an innovative training & development company delivering community sports coaching seminars and an apprenticeship program across the UK that helped to contribute to government objectives by training youth workers in techniques for engaging young people in positive futures and diverting them from potential criminal activity. Key projects:• Negotiated contracts with the UK Government to develop training materials and instigate a program of seminars in the UK Drugs Directorate.• Raised initial equity to enable the concept to be developed into a viable commercial entity. • Reported to Chairman of the Board, Investment Director, Investors and Bank Manager in accordance with the terms of the investment document, oversaw the budget creation process and weekly cash flow reporting. • Strategically reviewed the business and developed a second stream of consistent income to enable young sports coaches to gain qualifications and find viable employment opportunities.

Raised Equity & Debt Finance for new start-up company providing residential care for people with Learning Disabilities. Acquired new properties & business entities to consolidate and integrate into the core business to create a profitable entity. Established Operating Budgets. Business sold, along with other group companies, by investors as part of a multi-million £ successful exit for investment team. Key projects: • Established Finance and Information systems for company, costing & pricing per client/bed.• Financial & management reporting against budget both to the management team, investors and external debt funders.• Oversaw the purchase of new properties and their development into an operating entity, handing over to operational management on agreed timescales.

Brought-in by Royal Bank of Scotland Private Equity to turn around 3 year-old loss making residential care group by disposal of loss-making subsidiaries, acquisition of profitable entities and tight cost-control. Instigated new financial software and reporting for growing group of companies. Company subsequently sold by investors in £80 million successful equity exit. Key projects:• Oversaw the Acquisition process, negotiating Sale & Purchase terms with legal teams, organizing debt funding and sale & leaseback terms for the property portfolios.• Developed Monthly Financial reports against Budget for Board of Directors, reported & made presentations to company bankers and debenture holders.• Centralized the accounting process and analytical reporting.

Turned around loss-making contract by introducing new reporting system and re-negotiating the contract. Key projects:• Re-Negotiated contract with Main Contractor (AMEC) for the installation of the ventilation system on the new Hong-Kong Airport underground rail system.

Purchased a food manufacturing business and developed a new range of products and packaging marketing the business to major UK food retailers who introduced the products to their customers.

Implemented new financial software systems to control manufacturing costs in a food manufacturing business. Reported financial information to the Board and worked closely with the CEO on pricing and promotional strategies.

Controlled the finance function of a UK Religious Charity with International Operations in South Africa and the USA. Reported to Board of Trustees, UK Charity Commission and dealt with Audit compliance. Operated overseas currency accounts and handled day to day cash flow management within the UK. Operations included Retail Stores, TV Production, Book & Magazine Publishing and Bible College. Key projects:• Organized Debt Funding for major capital building projects.• Treasury Function minimizing overseas currency exposure.• Controlling Mission-specific Funds