Romsey, England, United Kingdom
CIMA‑qualified Interim and Contract Finance professional who has successfully completed numerous, extended, assignments. Finance Director / Systems Architect with deep expertise in ERP transformation, cash optimisation and high‑growth/PE‑backed environments. I specialise in building modern finance functions, leading system overhauls, and delivering clarity and control in complex, fast‑moving businesses. My approach is hands‑on, collaborative and outcomes‑focused. KEY STRENGTHS • ERP & Finance System Transformation • Cash Management & Treasury Leadership • CFO, FD, Head of Finance cover • FP&A, Budgeting & Forecasting • Team Leadership & Mentoring • PE‑Backed Business Experience • Global US Businesses • Finance Stabilisation & Turnaround • Cross‑Functional Business Partnering EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS • Led full ERP RFP and partner selection at Auxilion, securing 31% cost savings. • Delivered NetSuite in 11 weeks at Anesco – on budget and on time. • Strengthened cash controls, forecasting and supplier management. • Built and coached multiple finance teams through transition and restructuring. • Supported CFO/CHO with analysis, presentations and project delivery. INDUSTRIES IT, Renewables, Energy, Telecommunications, Design Engineering, FMCG, Retail Services, Insurance, Manufacturing, Office furniture, Sports Consultancy, Travel & Tourism EDUCATION ACMA – Chartered Management Accountant B.Eng Manufacturing & Business Studies – Coventry University (Upper 2:1) SYSTEMS NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, Baan, QlikView, HFM, SmartView, Salesforce, Crystal, SharePoint, full Microsoft Office suite. INTERESTS Dancing, Counselling, Guitar
Recommended by previous CEO. Private SME, €25m turnover multinational IT services and consulting provider, delivering award-winning public and private sector solutions across Ireland and the UK. Designed, built, and led a full ERP RFP and tender process from Dublin, including confidence-building workshops, requirements definition, and end-to-end facilitation. Managed evaluation of 2 ERP platforms and 5 implementation partners, leading preliminary scoping, detailed discovery, structured shortlisting, and partner deselection to identify the optimal system and integrator. Developed and executed the pricing strategy, conducting 5-year commercial modelling, supplier benchmarking, and negotiation coaching, securing 31% cost savings through strategic negotiations.
European High Growth Private equity group (£200m T/O) providing development, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and optimisation of high performing grid scale renewable energy assets. Finance System Replacement. Tender and implementation of Oracle NetSuite. Quick 11 week implementation from appointment to go live. On budget, on time. FP&A Manager cover during recruitment period. Monthly reporting, half year forecast, Budget, PE management. No handover (4 months) Moving Finance to the cloud. Training on SharePoint, development of plan, rationalising then moving files. Other Projects: Captured & Reviewed Finance Policies, High Level Mapping of ERP system, Chart of Account Simplification, Issue resolution and capture, Improved reporting.
European High Growth Private equity group (£200m) providing development, design, construction, operation, maintenance and optimisation of high performing grid scale renewable energy assets. Development of the department through mentoring. Active management of volatile cash. EY bank cash audit, cash funding and supplier management. CFO and CHO support through presentations and project management. Company wide ¼ Forecasting and annual Budget Management.
Regulated by Ofcom, Arqiva (£900m T/o) is the national provider of TV and Radio broadcast and related infrastructure. Building for the future by networking key personnel and obtaining exposure to my nearest Blue Chip. Facilitated and presented redesign of Pack. Development and capturing of month end processes and controls. Analysed, presented and resolved controls and management information improvements.
Part of US based Comtech the CGC Division (£16m T/o) is a leading provider of Ground Based Antenna Systems to the Telecommunications Industry supplying all Major customers in the industry. Management of UK Finance restructuring following US Acquisition, development of knowledge and systems change. Holding the fort whilst roles were to be transferred to the US. Justification for roles to be in the UK, development and recruitment of staff, building knowledge. Implementation of MRP system in Finance, management of Skills Gap, staff retention, producing management information and accounts. Management of UK knowledge and resources following divisional restructuring. Move to 100% ownership of Finance in the UK. Transfer of some US based month end processes to the UK. Day to day Management of the Finance Department. Reducing month end close time, producing Management information including balance score card, management of cash flow P&L and Balance Sheet. Development of staff (7), management of Group, delivering the work while supporting the business.