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Experience Finance Professional

Work Experience

Mar 2003 to June 2003 – HELIX GROUP plc - Turnover £13m.
INTERIM FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Contracted due to the long-term illness of the Group Finance Director.
- Managed the day-to-day activity of the finance team (7 Staff).
- Assisted in the completion of a £2.2m business re-financing scheme.
- Managed cash flow and implemented new treasury procedures (as a result of the re-financing scheme).
- Finalised 2002 Year End reporting and all subsequent monthly Financial and Management accounts.
- Reviewed and revised the Company Car Policy.

Jul 2002 to Nov 2002 - BWG WHOLESALE LIMITED - Group turnover £300m.
INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR
- Facilitated the smooth sale and transfer of the business to new owners whilst at the same time implementing a significant reorganisation programme.
- Implemented Group Treasury and Cash management procedures (as a result of a business re-financing).
- Reviewed and implemented Financial Controls within subsidiary company.
- Investigated the outsourcing of personnel / payroll functions.
- Ensured that various other business critical issues were successfully managed throughout the period of change and reorganisation.

Nov 2001 to Mar 2002 - SAINT GOBAIN ABRASIVES LIMITED - turnover £30m.
INTERIM FINANCE MANAGER
- Following the implementation of a combined MACPAC and SAP/R4 ERP solution eliminated a 2,000 Accounts Payable invoice backlog.
- Streamlined accounts payable procedures and implemented business orientated Key Performance Indicators.
- Reduced Invoice processing staff by 60%.

Aug 2001 to Nov 2001 - ICI PACKAGING COATINGS LIMITED - turnover £35m.
INTERIM FINANCE MANAGER
- Following a particularly difficult ERP system implementation, ensured that Financial Controls were rated as satisfactory by Group Internal Audit.
- Provided basic management accounting services to local management whilst financial control and reporting were brought up to the required standard.
- Advised local management on how to plan future finance support activities when the transition to a single legal entity with one common IT systems was completed

Dec 2000 to Apr 2001 - APOLLO LOGISTICS - turnover £30m.
INTERIM FINANCE MANAGER
- Produced a full and robust set of year-end financial statements from a recently installed SAP/RS system.
- The day-to-day management of the Finance function and all associated activity.
- Reviewed the use of SAP/R3 system and implemented operational changes as necessary.
- Identified and implemented all necessary financial controls, procedures and reconciliations.

1986 to 2000 - INSPEC FINE CHEMICALS LTD - £77m turnover. Formerly Synthetic Chemicals Ltd. part of the Shell Group until September 1996.
DUAL ROLE: DIVISIONAL FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - Laporte Performance Chemicals & HEAD OF FINANCE, IT & BUSINESS SERVICES - Inspec Fine Chemicals Ltd.
Recruited as Management Accountant in 1986, promoted to Financial Accountant in 1988, Financial Controller in 1989, Head of Finance and IT in 1997 and Head of Finance, IT & Business Services in 1998. Given additional responsibilities as Divisional Financial Controller In 1999.
As Divisional Financial Controller responsibilities included leading the divisions Finance Teams, developing divisional reporting systems, the review and challenge of monthly results, budgets and periodic forecasts. As Head of Finance, IT & Business Services responsibilities included all Business and Financial Controls. Formulating strategic plans, budgets and reporting. Devising and implementing treasury policies. Developing, operating and maintaining SAP/R3 Business Systems. Provision of commercial advice and the evaluation of investment proposals.
Achievements Included:
- Led a cross-functional Business Process Redesign team, which identified opportunities for improving business performance valued at £ 2 Million.
- "Process Owner" and member of the Steering Group which successfully implemented SAP / R3 within a complex three site business on time and under budget.
- Member of a team that restructured an operating site saving £2.5m of fixed cost.
- In preparation for its sale, restructured one company into two by use of a "hive-down".
- Directed a team, which reviewed all Supply and Distribution activities.
- Reviewed the accounting systems and activity of a fellow European subsidiary and recommended efficiency improvement of more than £200K.
- Designed and introduced a networked PC based Management Information Systems.
- Worked as part of a team to formulate policies for employee appraisal and reward.
- Acted as the Company focal point for Year 2000 and European Monetary Union issues.

EARLY CAREER
Joined GEC High Voltage Switchgear in 1981 as a Student / Graduate Engineer. On graduation (Mechanical Engineering) was appointed as Design Engineer. In 1983 due to extensive computing experience and interests in business management was appointed as Financial Systems Analyst. Joined TI Group plc, turnover £1,000m in 1985 as Group Management Accountant. Duties were broad ranging and required regular contact with senior Group Management. On completion of CIMA finals in 1986 joined Inspec Fine Chemicals Ltd. (part of the Shell Group) as Management accountant.

Education

F.C.M.A. : Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, admitted 1986.
D.M.S. (Distinction) 1981 to 1983 - Diploma in Management Studies.
A.M.I.Mech.E : Associate Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, admitted 1981.
B.Sc.(Hons) 1977 to 1981 - Honours Degree In Mechanical Engineering.

Skills

* Experienced in the direction of Finance and IT functions.
* An innovative and versatile team player with excellent commercial, analytical and communication skills.
* Qualified in Accountancy (FCMA), General Management (D.M.S.) and Engineering (AMIMechE).
* Excellent staff manager who realises continual performance improvement.
* Successful in the running and direction of cross-functional project teams.
* Highly computer literate and experienced in SAP system implementation.
* Skilled in business analysis (BPR), change management and profit improvement.
* Successful in the review and reinstatement of Financial Control Frameworks post ERP system implementation.
* Experienced in the implementation of business re-financing schemes with particular emphasis on debt/invoice financing.

Languages

English

Other

*Published Article - March 2002 issue of Financial Management (official CIMA magazine) identifying ERP implementation pitfalls and their potential impact on Financial Controls.
* The Princes Youth Business Trust - Adviser to small businesses and member of an Area Panel awarding loans or grants to start up businesses.

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