Personal company; only director and employee. * Interim management at Board level in both Finance and Operations areas.* Possible vehicle for a Non-Executive Director Portfolio.

* Provide strategic oversight for this Kent and SE London based charity with 10 care homes.* Member of the Finance and Resources Committee.

Start-up company in rented office space.* Providing advice on start-up and Corporate Governance.* Advising on potential acquisitions and overall strategy.

* Provided a link between the Board and the senior management team to ensure there is a coherentand appropriate level of strategic oversight.* Ensure that the accounts were properly audited.

One of the largest student unions in the UK with a T/O of c. £12 million.* External Trustee on main Board of the Charity.* Chair of Finance and Risk Committee; this includes audit review.* Non-Executive Director and Chair of the trading subsidiary.* Appointed Deputy Chair in 2019.* Provide financial oversight for the Charity and advice on all governance and risk aspects.* Assist the elected student Officers of Charity to ensure they remain within the relevant regulations… Show more One of the largest student unions in the UK with a T/O of c. £12 million.* External Trustee on main Board of the Charity.* Chair of Finance and Risk Committee; this includes audit review.* Non-Executive Director and Chair of the trading subsidiary.* Appointed Deputy Chair in 2019.* Provide financial oversight for the Charity and advice on all governance and risk aspects.* Assist the elected student Officers of Charity to ensure they remain within the relevant regulations while still pursuing their objectives.* Instrumental in re-design of Annual Report. Show less

FTSE 100 international group in paper and packaging.* Consultant on M&A activities in UK and Europe for manufacturing division.* Providing advice on exit strategies from European manufacturing plants including HoTs, due diligence, separation planning, liaising with investment bankers and lawyers.* Responsible for separation issues and direct negotiations with buyer for a plant in Europe.* Advising on a trust that was established over 100 years ago for the welfare of the… Show more FTSE 100 international group in paper and packaging.* Consultant on M&A activities in UK and Europe for manufacturing division.* Providing advice on exit strategies from European manufacturing plants including HoTs, due diligence, separation planning, liaising with investment bankers and lawyers.* Responsible for separation issues and direct negotiations with buyer for a plant in Europe.* Advising on a trust that was established over 100 years ago for the welfare of the employees.* Managing an asset and site disposal program for a closed paper mill. Show less

Investment Advisor to St. Paul’s Property Trust PLC* Prepared St. Paul’s Property Trust PLC, and IOM registered company, for a listing in Kenya.* Liaised with professional advisers in IOM, Kenya and other jurisdictions for this IPO.* Drafted all agreements (directors’ engagement letters, share swap, investment advisor, profit share etc.).* Drafted all Corporate Governance documentation for a listed group.* Developed financial model for group including the review by external… Show more Investment Advisor to St. Paul’s Property Trust PLC* Prepared St. Paul’s Property Trust PLC, and IOM registered company, for a listing in Kenya.* Liaised with professional advisers in IOM, Kenya and other jurisdictions for this IPO.* Drafted all agreements (directors’ engagement letters, share swap, investment advisor, profit share etc.).* Drafted all Corporate Governance documentation for a listed group.* Developed financial model for group including the review by external Reporting Accountants. Show less

One of oldest stockbrokers in the City of London.* Re-established and improved relationship with banks, auditors and other professional advisers and actively managed critical financial MI and forecasting issues. * Advised Board on initial problems from where the comp-any losses were originating.* Developed a turnaround plan with CEO and reduced losses within three months.* Reviewed departmental budgets across the business and introduced strict cost control measures, including a… Show more One of oldest stockbrokers in the City of London.* Re-established and improved relationship with banks, auditors and other professional advisers and actively managed critical financial MI and forecasting issues. * Advised Board on initial problems from where the comp-any losses were originating.* Developed a turnaround plan with CEO and reduced losses within three months.* Reviewed departmental budgets across the business and introduced strict cost control measures, including a redundancy programme that saved over £1m per annum.* Developed management reports to include departmental profit and loss information for the first time in the company’s history. This identified specific loss making and cash intensive areas, leading to the closure of one department saving £200k per annum.* Enhanced the production of reporting to the FSA. Embedded the results into the management reports. Show less

Real Estate group with properties in UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands.* Originally 50/50 owned by JO Hambro Capital Management Ltd (a part PE and Investment Management boutique) and 50% owned by Laird Capital Ltd until 2009 when Hambros' holding was sold and employment transferred.* Led the raising of over £175m of new equity and successfully moved Wichford from AIM to the LSE Main Market.* Maintained and built bank relationships; took the lead on securing over £300m of bank… Show more Real Estate group with properties in UK, France, Germany and the Netherlands.* Originally 50/50 owned by JO Hambro Capital Management Ltd (a part PE and Investment Management boutique) and 50% owned by Laird Capital Ltd until 2009 when Hambros' holding was sold and employment transferred.* Led the raising of over £175m of new equity and successfully moved Wichford from AIM to the LSE Main Market.* Maintained and built bank relationships; took the lead on securing over £300m of bank debt, including loans owed to CMBS vehicles; negotiated no on-going LTV covenants.* Achieved rapid growth of the portfolio from £120m to over £600m in less than 10 years. Reviewed acquisition and disposal contracts; advised on, and set up, tax efficient structures and complex financial planning models.* Ran relationships with external auditors and administrators, ensuring all financial, tax and legal requirements of entities in all jurisdictions were correct and complete.* Ran over 100 SPVs in multiple jurisdictions and decided on the relevant tax structure to use for each acquisition.* Chaired regular reviews of each property with property managers and determined future course of actions.* Developed financial models for each entity and whole group, including those used for new equity raising.* Attended Wichford Plc Board and Audit Committee meetings as ‘FD’ providing all financial reports to the Board and introduced written operating procedures to the Group. * Advised full Board on Corporate Governance and Risk issues. Compiled Risk Matrix for monitoring and mitigating each risk.* Ensured timely publication of all equity raising documents and statutory accounts. Show less

Separate line of business from rest of CBRE group with many global clients.* Responsible, directly to USA, for Financial, Commercial and IT elements of European, Middle East and Africa Facilities Management, operating in 32 countries with assets of over $300m.* Improved forecasting, budgeting and management reporting in the Division, paving the way for the establishment of globally managed Facilities Management by providing timely information throughout management structure.*… Show more Separate line of business from rest of CBRE group with many global clients.* Responsible, directly to USA, for Financial, Commercial and IT elements of European, Middle East and Africa Facilities Management, operating in 32 countries with assets of over $300m.* Improved forecasting, budgeting and management reporting in the Division, paving the way for the establishment of globally managed Facilities Management by providing timely information throughout management structure.* Provided all financial input for tender process with new and existing clients, reviewed economic feasibility of projects ensuring margins and efficiencies were maximised.* Instrumental in retaining a major Financial Services client expected to remove their business from CBRE, by providing improved operating and administrative systems that would integrate with the client's. * Negotiated lower charges for outsourced support functions in mainland Europe saving c 40% (£300k pa). Show less

Largest global real estate services group.* Implemented new Pan European treasury system to make efficient use of cash, using notional pooling.* Introduced system of KPIs; compiled strategic plans and budgets.* Implemented a new group consolidation system, which greatly reduced reporting timetables, and was the EMEA Hyperion Super User.

Manufacturer and supplier to major DIY groups.* Brought more commercialism to company.* Re-implemented an ERP system while it was live.* Brought in by the Group Finance Director I had worked for before.

International telecoms infrastructure group.* Advised on changes in France, Germany, Portugal and the Lebanon following time spent in each country. * Implemented changes in France as Director of Finance and Administration.

UK subsidiary of Italian telecoms infrastructure group.* Successfully improved customer relations and internal management, resulting in company turnaround (saving contracts worth 50% of turnover).* Secondment to Italy to review international operations of parent company.

* Advisor to Boards on Finance and Management topics to improve their companies' profitability.* Clients included a pet food group and a regional ice cream manufacturer.

Defence group.* Took on first Directorship within a large company, aged 36.* Design a new consolidation system.* Improved management reporting.* Integrated new acquisitions.

Largest housebuilding and construction group in UK.* Designed and implemented computerised consolidation system for annual accounts, strategic plans and monthly management accounts, used continuously at Wimpey for over 15 years.* Implemented and ran first LAN in the group without the aid of the computer department.

International telecoms and defence group.* Developed Plessey computerised management accounts system, permitting successful fight-off of first bid from GEC.* Responsible for weekly treasury reporting and SEC reporting under USGAAP.

Largest cement manufacturer ib the UK.* Aged just 26, designed and implemented the company's first double-entry accounting system for 35-depot Distribution Division of Blue Circle Industries (including writing multi-level procedural manual), enabling faster operation and better decision-making, resulted in promotion to head Accounts and run the systemVarious job titles included:* Accounts Manager, Cement Division: 1983-1984* Manager, Distribution Accounts: 1982-1983*… Show more Largest cement manufacturer ib the UK.* Aged just 26, designed and implemented the company's first double-entry accounting system for 35-depot Distribution Division of Blue Circle Industries (including writing multi-level procedural manual), enabling faster operation and better decision-making, resulted in promotion to head Accounts and run the systemVarious job titles included:* Accounts Manager, Cement Division: 1983-1984* Manager, Distribution Accounts: 1982-1983* Systems Accountant: 1980-1981* Senior Financial Analyst: 1979-1980* Financial Analyst: 1976-1979* Graduate Trainee Accountant: 1975-1976 Show less