This is an associate role, following my resignation from Mott MacDonald, while I explore opportunities for continued growth in a new environment. I am looking to work in an SME where I can leverage my corporate experience to benefit their organisational growth as part of a management team, while undertaking some consulting work for Ancora Consulting in the meantime.

• Key member of the Leadership team, following Mott MacDonald’s acquisition of HLSP.• Led the post-acquisition financial integration of HLSP and winding down of the accounts.• Led the introduction and training of staff on new systems for project financial management and reporting.• Responsible for the Unit’s annual budgeting, forecasting and reporting.• Responsibility for Finance, Commercial, HR, Operations, Governance and Consultancy Service teams.• Played a key role in the… Show more • Key member of the Leadership team, following Mott MacDonald’s acquisition of HLSP.• Led the post-acquisition financial integration of HLSP and winding down of the accounts.• Led the introduction and training of staff on new systems for project financial management and reporting.• Responsible for the Unit’s annual budgeting, forecasting and reporting.• Responsibility for Finance, Commercial, HR, Operations, Governance and Consultancy Service teams.• Played a key role in the continued growth of HLSP / Health Unit from £20m to £30m.• Expanded my role beyond Health to cover Education and Management Consultancy markets.• Part of the leadership team that led the growth of the combined sectors to £200m and a team of 800.• Commercial advisor, reviewer and lead on public procurements, ensuring winning commercial strategies.• Led post-acquisition due diligence/integration of new businesses in the UK, US, Romania and SA.• Successful business improvement related to SME acquisitions, turnarounds and divestment. • Led a review of operating costs to target reductions that would free investment in growth opportunities.• Adviser on complex operational matters that might present serious reputational risks to the business.• Senior reviewer for safeguarding, fraud and employment cases, ensuring learning/process improvement.• Programme Director for the Fleming Fund - overall accountability for delivery of the fund in 25 countries. Show less

Joined HLSP when it was still a relatively small start-up and, as part of the management team, played a key role on its growth – from zero to £20m in 7 years. Worked closely with the CEO and the Board.• Played an integral role on achieving strong financial management and business commercial success.• Led day to day operational areas of the business as it grew, including leading the development of the IT infrastructure, policies, systems and procedures.• Part of the leadership… Show more Joined HLSP when it was still a relatively small start-up and, as part of the management team, played a key role on its growth – from zero to £20m in 7 years. Worked closely with the CEO and the Board.• Played an integral role on achieving strong financial management and business commercial success.• Led day to day operational areas of the business as it grew, including leading the development of the IT infrastructure, policies, systems and procedures.• Part of the leadership team that sold the business to Mott MacDonald.• Played key role on business integration with Mott MacDonald.• Continued to play key leadership roles as the business continued to grow as part of the MM Group. Show less

Working for a Japanese travel operator, undertaking costing and negotiation of European package holidays.

Responsible for administering pre-investment feasibility grant applications for private sector investment in Eastern Europe, a DTI/FCO/ODA joint funded initiative.