I am an experienced ACCA qualified Finance Director with a strong commercial, operational and accounting background from working in listed blue chip businesses such as Walgreens Boots Alliance and Experian and also privately owned / private equity businesses. I qualified with Ernst & Young. I am a collaborative and positive leader who strives to be a team player across finance and the wider business, I place importance on driving efficiencies and business profitability, whilst also focusing on key financial controls and analysis and wider strategic vision.
Retail organisation across five territories, partnering with brands such as M&S, Iceland, Morrisons, Apple, Hotel Chocolat, Costa and more. SandpiperCI is a £220m turnover business primarily based in Jersey. • Management information and reporting - implementation of new reporting tools, improving visibility of financial information and reducing analysis time by days • Re-designed the budgeting, forecasting and planning processes, including key financial models • All external financial statements (UK and Channel Islands), tax requirements, management of the group audit and technical accounting • Listing requirements and external annual report • Cashflow management and forecasting • Assess and implement new commercial opportunities, partnerships and territories. M&A activity including acquisitions and disposals • Negotiation of key new business contracts with blue chip organisations • Key member of Operating Boards
Finance Director: Global Consumer Brands 2015-2017
Boots International 2010 - 2013
Multiple roles 2005 - 2010