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Chartered Accountant and senior finance leader with 20+ years in capital-intensive industries — energy, chemicals, mining, and industrials - across both listed multinationals and high-growth private companies. Most recently, as Platform CFO for XRG's Global Chemicals vertical, I led the financial integration of Covestro AG following XRG's c.$16bn acquisition, while concurrently building the UK finance function for XRG's $10.8bn international investment sub-group - establishing processes, controls, and the SAP ERP platform from the ground up. Earlier at Saudi Aramco, I led several finance workstreams in preparation for the company's IPO - the largest in history - including the development and implementation of segment reporting that significantly enhanced management reporting and business planning practices. I was a core team member on the listing of Aramco's $12bn Medium-Term Note Programme, and I led the financial integration of its $69bn acquisition of SABIC. My technical foundation spans IFRS and US GAAP reporting, financial modelling, project financing (debt and equity), M&A, due diligence, and IPO readiness. What I value most is shaping finance as a strategic partner to the business - designing the governance, FP&A, and capital frameworks that let complex organisations operate with discipline and grow with confidence. I'm open to senior finance opportunities - CFO roles in particular - in energy, mining, infrastructure, renewables, chemicals, and other capital-intensive sectors. If you're looking to strengthen the finance function of a business undergoing transformation, integration, or growth, I'd welcome a conversation.
Established finance processes, systems, and controls for XRG’s UK investment holding entity and its international investment portfolio. Directed SAP ERP implementation for the UK holding company and overseas affiliates. Oversaw the financial audit for the UK investment sub-group (net asset value: $10.8 billion).
Platform CFO for XRG’s Global Chemicals business vertical, directing FP&A, scenario modelling and long-range planning across a multi-asset, multi-jurisdiction chemicals portfolio. Led financial integration of Covestro AG following XRG’s c.$16bn acquisition, covering day-one finance readiness, systems alignment and management reporting. Directed budgeting, forecasting, and capital project financial review for ADNOC’s chemical companies across the UAE and internationally, supporting investment committee submissions. Regular financial reporting to XRG Group Management Committee and the Board on chemicals portfolio performance, risks, and value creation opportunities.
Chief Financial Officer at Nimba Development Company, a mining company focused on developing a significant high-grade iron ore project in south-east Guinea.
I was a key member of the multi-disciplinary team responsible for the $69 billion acquisition and integration of SABIC, one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world. My role focused on aligning financial operations, harmonizing accounting policies, and ensuring seamless financial reporting across both entities. Key Achievements: Financial Integration Leadership: Directed the financial integration of SABIC into Saudi Aramco, ensuring alignment of accounting operations, financial reporting, and period-end processes. Led initiatives that resulted in improved accuracy and speed in quarterly reporting. Harmonized Accounting Policies: Successfully unified SABIC's accounting policies with those of Saudi Aramco’s, achieving auditor sign-off on significant issues and ensuring consistent financial reporting post-acquisition. Transaction Accounting Oversight: Managed all transaction accounting issues related to the acquisition, resolving critical accounting challenges and ensuring timely completion of quarterly reports with full auditor approval. Synergies & Value Creation: Worked closely with Aramco’s Downstream team to identify and monitor transaction synergies, streamlining financial operations and driving significant cost reductions. Goodwill Allocation & Impairment Testing: Partnered with Aramco Downstream to conduct year-end impairment testing and secured auditor agreement on the allocation of goodwill, ensuring compliance with international accounting standards. Financial Processes Improvement: Led the streamlining of financial processes and period-end reporting practices at SABIC. Cross-functional Collaboration: Engaged with multiple departments, including finance, operations, and corporate strategy, to ensure that the financial integration aligned with overall business objectives and facilitated seamless operational continuity.
As a core member of Saudi Aramco's IPO Readiness Project, I played a key role in preparing the company for its landmark $25.6 billion IPO, the largest in history. I was responsible for enhancing financial reporting and business planning practices, aligning accounting policies with international standards, and ensuring that corporate governance and financial processes met the requirements for a successful public listing. Key Achievements: IPO Financial Due Diligence: Led the financial due diligence for Saudi Aramco and its affiliates, ensuring comprehensive review and preparation of financial data in line with investor and regulatory requirements. Medium-Term Loan Note Programme: Contributed to the establishment of a $12 billion Medium-Term Loan Note Programme, including drafting the prospectus and supporting the investor roadshow. Enhanced Reporting & Planning: Significantly improved consolidated management reporting and business planning practices, ensuring greater transparency and accuracy in financial disclosures. Segment Reporting Implementation: Led the development and implementation of segment reporting policies, identifying and defining business units, operating segments, and intra-group transfer pricing methodologies to meet IPO requirements. Corporate Governance Improvement: Collaborated closely with legal and compliance teams to enhance corporate governance policies, including establishing procedures for related-party transactions, ensuring the company met the highest governance standards expected in a public offering. Bifurcated Taxation Regime: Contributed to the development of a bifurcated taxation regime, which helped reduce corporate income taxes for Aramco Downstream, further supporting the financial attractiveness of the company to potential investors. IFRS Implementation: Managed the group’s adoption of IFRS 9 (Financial Instruments) and IFRS 8 (Operating Segments).
As part of the Accounting Policies and Systems Advisory group at Saudi Aramco, I provided expert guidance on complex accounting policies and systems during a transformative period for the company, which included major acquisitions and divestments. My role focused on aligning financial reporting with international standards, advising on corporate transactions, and driving improvements in financial policies and processes across the organisation. Key Achievements: Major Acquisition Accounting: Directed the accounting for Saudi Aramco’s $1.9 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in S-Oil, a KOSPI-listed refinery and petrochemical complex in South Korea, and for the $100 million acquisition of novel CO2 utilization technologies. Ensured seamless financial reporting and compliance post-acquisition. Strategic Divestment: Provided expert accounting guidance on the divestment of Aramco’s tanker fleet to the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri). Subject Matter Expertise: Acted as the subject matter expert for complex IFRS-related accounting issues, particularly in relation to corporate transactions, providing guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with international standards and corporate objectives.
As Chief Financial Officer of Nyota Minerals, an AIM and ASX-listed gold exploration company with assets in Ethiopia, I led the finance function, driving key financial strategies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple exchanges. My role involved overseeing all aspects of financial planning and reporting. Key Achievements: Feasibility Study Financial Leadership: Managed the financial aspects of the Definitive Feasibility Study for the Tulu Kapi gold asset, including capital expenditure and operating cost forecasts, and developed a comprehensive 'life of mine' financial model. Project Financing: Led engagement with potential financiers for the Tulu Kapi project, negotiating key financing mandates to secure funding and move the project closer to development. Budgeting & Forecasting: Directed the budgeting process, including preparing detailed working capital forecasts to support fundraising and operational needs. Financial Reporting Compliance: Ensured the accurate preparation and submission of consolidated financial statements, meeting the reporting requirements of both the AIM and ASX exchanges.
Led all financial preparations for a planned AIM IPO. Key Achievements: IPO Preparation: Drafted the pathfinder admission document and ensured all financial information was ready for the IPO. Audit & Compliance: Finalized the group audit and ensured compliance with accounting standards. Financial Forecasting: Prepared detailed financial forecasts and models to support the company’s long-term plans. Investor Roadshow: Participated in the investor roadshow, presenting financial data to potential investors.