Treasurer and Trustee of Girlguiding.

Strategic financial services on an on-going or project basis. Including support throughout planning and implementation of restructuring projects, mergers and acquisitions. Assistance with Business Planning, Management Information and cash flow management.

AQA is an education charity and a leading provider of qualifications and support. AQA sets almost half of all GCSEs and A-levels. It operates from three main sites, has a turnover of c£150m and employs 1200 people.I was responsible for strategic and operational financial mangement. Achievements included the establishment of a strong cash flow and balance sheet reserves position, significant improvements to management information reporting, financial analysis, budgeting processes and… Show more AQA is an education charity and a leading provider of qualifications and support. AQA sets almost half of all GCSEs and A-levels. It operates from three main sites, has a turnover of c£150m and employs 1200 people.I was responsible for strategic and operational financial mangement. Achievements included the establishment of a strong cash flow and balance sheet reserves position, significant improvements to management information reporting, financial analysis, budgeting processes and cash management.In addition to my core financial role I also managed the Internal Audit function, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, part of the Product Development activities and was a member of the AQA Pension Scheme Investment Committee. Show less

Silvani is based in Milan, Italy with c220 employees and was involved in the design, manufacture and installation of fire protection systems. 50% of the output was exported.I acted as the Interim Finance Director of this Italian subsidiary of a UK holding company.Achievements included establising (as a member of the management team) a 3 year strategic plan, significant improvements to the timeliness of management information and strengthening of controls over pricing of tenders and… Show more Silvani is based in Milan, Italy with c220 employees and was involved in the design, manufacture and installation of fire protection systems. 50% of the output was exported.I acted as the Interim Finance Director of this Italian subsidiary of a UK holding company.Achievements included establising (as a member of the management team) a 3 year strategic plan, significant improvements to the timeliness of management information and strengthening of controls over pricing of tenders and mangement of contract profitability. Show less

Responsible for all logistics and customer service functions

Commenced accounting training with Harmood Banner who amalgamated with Deloittes part way through my training period and before I qualified as a Chartered Accountant