Cognisco enables clients to identify, manage and mitigate their People Risks through customised on line assessments, consultancy services and its People Risk solution, my*KNOW.Cognisco uncovers skills and knowledge gaps,and reveals behaviour that may pose a risk to compliance, fitness to practice, health and safety or competitive advantage. The root causes are identified so that the risks can be addressed urgently through targeted interventions☛ Developed comprehensive financial… Show more Cognisco enables clients to identify, manage and mitigate their People Risks through customised on line assessments, consultancy services and its People Risk solution, my*KNOW.Cognisco uncovers skills and knowledge gaps,and reveals behaviour that may pose a risk to compliance, fitness to practice, health and safety or competitive advantage. The root causes are identified so that the risks can be addressed urgently through targeted interventions☛ Developed comprehensive financial reporting for Directors and Management Team☛ Actively managed weekly cash flow forecasting to guide company through recession☛ Achieved £850k in annualised cost savings☛ Reduced debtor days from 153 to 56 within 9 months ☛ Successfully implemented sales pipeline management and forecasting tool☛ Introduced weekly timesheet system to improve contract cost control☛ Efficiently project managed office relocation to time and budget☛ Proactively liaised with bankers and negotiated overdraft facilities☛ Worked closely with CEO to guide company through recession and to grow business Show less

PA Consulting Group is a consultancy specialising in management consultancy, technology and innovation ☛ Wrote accounting procedures manual based on ICAEW accounting standards through discussions with senior staff for publication on the Intranet☛ Produced year end financial statements for all companies from the Iris accounting system

InterBusiness Group provided thebusiness support service, Business Link, to SME's in Bedfordshire and Luton, and was the Chamber of Commerce for the area.☛ Responsible for all aspects of financial management across the business☛ Appointed to support business development through effective financial control☛ Developed financial strategies to support operational and business development ☛ Managed a team of 14 employees covering finance, quality and project management… Show more InterBusiness Group provided thebusiness support service, Business Link, to SME's in Bedfordshire and Luton, and was the Chamber of Commerce for the area.☛ Responsible for all aspects of financial management across the business☛ Appointed to support business development through effective financial control☛ Developed financial strategies to support operational and business development ☛ Managed a team of 14 employees covering finance, quality and project management ☛ Carried out analysis of & produced statements for monthly, quarterly & annual results☛ Instigated internal audit function to improve overall management control☛ Championed achievement of increasing annual investment in business support by £250k☛ Successfully reduced debtor days to less than 30 days by establishing new procedures☛ Ensured all financial targets were achieved resulting in retaining in excess of £1m reserves☛ Prepared, delivered and monitored each department’s annual operating budget Show less

☛ Resolved operational issues to turn around companies annual loss to £182k profit☛ Responsible for managing, training and developing 3 staff within finance team ☛ Appointed to utilise skills and experience to support business development plans☛ Liaised with senior management teams on setting of financial goals and objectives☛ Project managed the implementation of Exchequer accounts system☛ Significantly improved managerial reporting systems through better… Show more ☛ Resolved operational issues to turn around companies annual loss to £182k profit☛ Responsible for managing, training and developing 3 staff within finance team ☛ Appointed to utilise skills and experience to support business development plans☛ Liaised with senior management teams on setting of financial goals and objectives☛ Project managed the implementation of Exchequer accounts system☛ Significantly improved managerial reporting systems through better analysis☛ Developed and implemented new procedures to improve departmental efficiencies☛ Handled the overall budget of £6m and secured the companies financial position☛ Successfully improved staff retention rates by utilising management skills Show less

☛ Responsible for finance function.☛ Secured cash flow through efficient business planning☛ Successfully negotiated facilities with financial institutions☛ Managed budget of £5m and liaised directly with Managing Director on business requirements

☛ Responsible for finance & systems development for overall business☛ Appointed to deal with contract costing, chasing contract retentions and confidential invoice discounting☛ Achieved significant reduction in debtor days due to implementation of new procedures

☛ Responsible for establishing financial controls and management reporting☛ Introduced budgetary control of all cleaning and security contracts ☛ Selection and implementation of computerised finance systems including payroll for 1,200 employees

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers & Lybrand