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London, Gb

deverellsmith is a leading real estate recruitment and talent solutions partner spanning the UK and US, we have been leading the charge and championing change within the sector since 2006. We’re here to spearhead transformation: we’re progressive, team focused, driven, positive and trusted.We’re powered by data and research (and we’re not just saying that, deverellsmith has an internal function that solely focuses on data and analysis).We’re results-driven and solutions based. We’re an award-winning company to work for.We genuinely care. We genuinely invest in our people. We genuinely have a purpose and give back to our community.Most importantly, we like to do things differently brilliantly, and here’s how: www.deverellsmith.com

Consultancy providing Interim Financial Director Services to Recruitment Company and Professional Services Company shareholders and executive boards. This service can be provided for a fixed period or as a Statement of Work for specific projects where the in-house expertise is not available on key strategic or operational matters. In addition we can provide a service that helps business owners understand the valuation drivers for the business and the pitfalls that may occur in a due diligence process.

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, Gb

Finance Director at Omega Resource Group working with the owners on strategy and business structure and managing internal and external stakeholders for this technical recruitment and outsource group of companies. Revenue and profitability has doubled in the past 30 months with improved cash conversion and operational efficiency delivered across the group in the period. Recently appointed statutory director of the parent company Passionate About People Ltd

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, Gb

Datum RPO help companies to better manage their temporary, contract and permanent agency labour; reducing the time to hire and managing legislative compliance while delivering substantial cost savings. As experts in our field we tailor our solution towards each client’s need rather than forcing them through a rigid process. Benefits from our solution include reduced administration, real-time management information, improved brand management, enhanced supplier engagement significant direct & indirect cost savings and the ability to challenge the ineffective use of temporary and contract labour.

Successfully completed the trade sale of the group in September 2018, transition completed before Christmas and now immediately available for a new CFO role, either permanent or interim.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

for America and EMEA for this newly established RPO business with responsibility for the commercial, pricing, acquisition and financial planning activity. I manage direct reports in the US and UK using SKYPE and other tools, and report to the RPO global CEO based in Chicago.

Cincinnati, Ohio, Us

I directed the finance function across all disciplines, implemented J-Sox and acted as group treasurer. I was responsible for all acquisitions, commercial contract review and also acted as services director in UAE.Major responsibilitiesResponsible for overall financial control and the entire range of finance function including managing and directing payroll, credit control, accounts payable, reporting, budgeting and treasuryFormulation of policies on banking, credit and financial accounting including day to day treasury management Strategic decision making and acquisition policy execution, including integration (5 acquisitions completed in 9 years - total investment of £14 million) Management, motivation and control of finance function of 22 staffChange management and implementation of new back office softwareWorking capital and cash flow management with invoice discounting facility of £22 million Relationship management of key business stakeholders including banks, credit providers, auditors and business partnersImproved processes to payroll 2000 contractors per week with weekly invoicing of £1.5 million and debtor days of less than 40 in line with average payment terms Management of forecasting process and business plan preparation, recreating finance as a business partner and improving commercial business awareness Implemented a shared service center for all UK group companies

Aberdeen, Scotland, Gb

Finance Director odf Foster Wheeler Eastern Pte Limited a subsidiary company based in Singapore and then Finance Director of Foster Wheeler France, based in Paris.

Aberdeen, Scotland, Gb

Seconded to this non performing French subsidiary to support the Finance Director and stabilize and improve the finance function and company. Major responsibilities Reported to the Managing Director in France with a second line of reporting to the Financial Director of the parent company based in Milan Reorganised the Finance team of 19 people to improve the quality and timeliness of financial information and enhanced the involvement in the commercial activity of the business.Managed the finance function, including the preparation of the company budget, cash flow, profit forecasts and monthly accounts in accordance with corporate policy and deadlines.Set up, managed and controlled overseas branch locations in Egypt, Sweden and Portugal, all locations of major construction projects.Review of bid proposals for tax and pricing issues and advising on personal tax implications of overseas assignments, and transfer pricing issues of parent company charges for Royalty and management feesTraining and motivation of finance team

Aberdeen, Scotland, Gb

Reported to the Managing Director in Singapore with a second line of reporting to the Finance Director based in Milan and recruited and managed a team of 15 accountants, legal and administrative staff..Managed a team of 15 accountants, legal and administrative staff to ensure compliance with corporate policy and reporting requirementsStreamlined and restructured overhead departments, reducing costs by 40%Coordinated implementation of JD Edwards Established and trained a project accounting division for major EPC contractsTax, legal and financial review for overseas branch start up in Indonesia and Vietnam for construction projectsManaged the treasury function and bank relationshipsRecruited local Singapore replacement as part of long term development strategy to reduce local costs

Aberdeen, Scotland, Gb

Formed a project accounting team to manage the financial and administrative requirements for the design and construction of a US$1billion petrochemical facility for

Aberdeen, Scotland, Gb

International tax returns and expatriate tax returns for Europe and Asia

trained as chartered accountant before leaving in 1989 to enter commerical industry with Foster Wheeler

Managed and controlled audits of major clients

Bsc, Management Studies

Bsc (Hons), Managerial And Administrative Studies

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