Develop all finance operations, processes and teams, to meet accounting, audit, taxation and investments requirements of the Group

Provide reliable support, direction and financial perspective to the CEO and senior executives on all aspects of the business, from financial compliance to and commercial appraisal, to general management, operations and strategy

I established this horse racing tourism business, putting together a great product for the tourism sector, which can be viewed at www.racingtoursireland.comThis venture required me to fill array of roles, including: - commercial outlook and implementation abilities; - financial appraisal; - partners and supplier liaison; - marketing to varied customer channels.With a focus on corporate entertainment and customer satisfaction, including tour agents and corporate clients, feedback on the professionalism and enjoyment of the experience has been nothing but overwhelmingly positive.

Provided financial consultancy and support to LCR Property Group, a London-based property development and management group, with circa. £5 billion in managed assets.This has involved the provision of a comprehensive finance service, involving the delivery of appropriate management and statutory reporting, preparation of forecasts, annual budgets, and corporate business plans, aswell as developing and enhancing systems, processes and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of decision making within the Group.

Headed a team bringing e-learning simulation-based modules to the Irish and UK markets.Medihow provides the healthcare professional with E-learning training that is versatile, internationally accepted method of delivering healthcare education. Medihow streamlines training for busy healthcare professionals, by providing access to educational programmes that maintain, or extend their knowledge base. Additional healthcare staff can be qualified and competent at a lower cost and with a high effect learning can be achieved. As part of blended learning 24/7 access is available to refresh knowledge and skills.Also providing CPR and First Aid training to the wider community, with the goal of training every family member, friend, and colleague in how to respond to an emergency situation.www.medihow.com

Fixed-term contract with Homesecure, a fast-growing house alarm company; involving general accounting records tidy-up and completion, accounting and stock systems review, and assistance to the financial director and management.

Post Publications Ltd is the publisher of The Sunday Business Post newspaper, and my role comprised 2 previously held full-time roles of financial controller and circulation manager. As a member of the management team, I inter-acted with every department within the company, from the editorial department to the production department, and from the advertising/commercial department to the marketing department. Therefore, the role had many aspects to it, but my primary responsibilities included the following: - Preparation and presentation of detailed financial reports for monthly meetings of the Board of Directors and investors;- Cashflow management, involving implementation of a new invoice discounting facility, advertising and circulation revenue invoicing and collection, and supplier costs and payment control;- Management of the weekly newspaper circulation, which involved determining the amount of supply and geographical allocations for the newspaper, and co-ordination of the transport, printing and distribution of the newspaper;-...Ad hoc reports and projects, eg management of the HR function; new office move and lease negotiation.

Mitchell Partnership Limited is the parent company of Mitchell + Associates, the main operational company of the group, at which I was also financial director.My role involved the Financial Management of the group, including:- Overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the operating subsidiary, Mitchell + Associates Ltd.;- Strategic financial decision-making and reporting;- Liaison and negotiation with the Group clients, suppliers, bankers, Revenue, Companies office, and partners;- Co-ordination and completion of a Management Buy-Out in October 2007.

Mitchell + Associates is a multidisciplinary design practice incorporating Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Architecture and Environmental Impact Assessment at its core. My management role involved:- Overseeing the day-to-day financial management;- Strategic financial decision-making and reporting;- Liaison and negotiation with the Group clients, suppliers, bankers, Revenue, Companies office, and partners;- Co-ordination and completion of a Management Buy-Out in October 2007.- Widespread duties involved in running a company that has employed up to 45 staff, spanning the economic boom in the construction industry, and through the current downturn, including: Marketing; Human Resources; new offices set-up; assessment of , and access to, foreign markets via partnerships and joint ventures.

Minmet plc., a Dublin based international gold mining and exploration company. There were 13 active companies within the Group.My role included:- Preparation of the annual, interim and monthly financial statements;- Due diligence reports to facilitate acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as ad hoc board and management reports;- Preparation of corporation tax returns and company secretarial filings;- Liaison with Group auditors and advisors.- Assisting the Managing Director, Michael Nolan, with ad hoc projects. Michael has written the following recommendation:"Rob worked with me from September 2003 to 31 May 2005 as Financial Controller of AIM listed Minmet Plc. Rob is a capable Financial Controller and he worked well with us. I was sorry when he decided to leave us to take up a position with Mitchell & Associates."

Accountants, Dublin.I led audit teams working with companies within the following industries: Frozen Foods - turnover €110m. Construction - turnover €106m. Retail Shops - turnover €12m. Computer Software - turnover €10m. I also led the audit department of the bloodstock industry, of which Deloitte & Touche is the country's leading audit firm. Other duties included preparing consolidated group accounts, preparing tax returns and providing general financial advice to clients.