Experience

CloudCall

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  CloudCall is a software and unified communications business that has developed a suite of cloud-based integrated software, telephony and messaging products and services. These products and services are designed to improve business performance by enabling fully integrated client communications to be driven by the data held within their CRM system. CloudCall is a software and unified communications business that has developed a suite of cloud-based integrated software, telephony and messaging products and services. These products and services are designed to improve business performance by enabling fully integrated client communications to be driven by the data held within their CRM system.



PJW Financial Ltd.

• Midlands, UK

• Owner / Director

  • May 2012 - Dec 2015

  Providing financial management and consultancy services to small and medium businesses both locally and internationally. Providing financial management and consultancy services to small and medium businesses both locally and internationally.



Columbus IMEA

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• CFO

  • Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Columbus IMEA provides IT software and services across India, Middle East and Africa. Currently employing 150 staff across 4 countries, the company has revenues in excess of $16m and is the largest Microsoft partner in the Gulf Region. Columbus IMEA provides IT software and services across India, Middle East and Africa. Currently employing 150 staff across 4 countries, the company has revenues in excess of $16m and is the largest Microsoft partner in the Gulf Region.



Ciber Global

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Financial Controller / Deputy CFO

  • Feb 2003 - May 2012

  International division of CIBER, Inc. (CBR), specialising in the provision of IT solutions, software and related services. With 2,600 employees operating in 16 countries, CIBER International has enjoyed a sustained period of considerable growth. Key accomplishments:- ► Closely involved in the acquisition and integration of 7 companies, including; due diligence, deal construction and execution, integration, performance assessment and technical accounting / consolidation entries. ►… Show more International division of CIBER, Inc. (CBR), specialising in the provision of IT solutions, software and related services. With 2,600 employees operating in 16 countries, CIBER International has enjoyed a sustained period of considerable growth. Key accomplishments:- ► Closely involved in the acquisition and integration of 7 companies, including; due diligence, deal construction and execution, integration, performance assessment and technical accounting / consolidation entries. ► Providing commercial support during the start-up of 8 new entities in the UK and overseas, including client contracts, property transactions, financial and MI systems and internal control / compliance. ► Designed and implemented a group-wide ERP system (SAP) across 13 countries with 2,500 users. ► Developed and implemented group-wide accounting policies based on US GAAP / IFRS. ► Developed and implemented a common set of KPIs as part of the transformation of the company’s reporting and forecasting landscape. ► Developed and implemented forecasting process across 16 countries, significantly improving accuracy and enhanced early-warning tool for senior management. ► Overhauled and improved financial reporting processes to improve management information available to key stake-holders, reducing monthly close by 3 days. ► Led the effort to simplify group structure from 60+ companies down to about 25, reducing headcount needed to run group financial operations. ► Establishment of transfer pricing rules to support internal movement of resources across borders. ► Designed, implemented and maintained a full Sarbanes-Oxley control landscape across an International business. ► Built successful Group treasury function and relationship with RBS, reducing FX risk through the proactive hedging of complex multi-currency cash-flows. ► Built and managed a successful and well respected group finance team, and mentored indirectly managed country finance teams. ► Outstanding contribution award in 2010.

• Interim CFO

  • Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

  Carried out the role of Interim CFO for this company during which time I was able to improve financial transparency and forecasting to the US management team whilst maintaining stable financial operations during a significant period of organisational change.



ECsoft

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Financial Controller

  • Feb 2002 - Feb 2003

  Refer to the subsequent role at CIBER International, which was the result of ECsoft Group plc. being acquired by CIBER, Inc. in February 2003. ► Supported extensive due diligence processes in the run-up to acquisition of the company by CIBER, Inc. ► Provided hands-on support to the CFO during the exercise to de-list the company from the London and New York Stock Exchanges following the acquisition by CIBER, Inc. Refer to the subsequent role at CIBER International, which was the result of ECsoft Group plc. being acquired by CIBER, Inc. in February 2003. ► Supported extensive due diligence processes in the run-up to acquisition of the company by CIBER, Inc. ► Provided hands-on support to the CFO during the exercise to de-list the company from the London and New York Stock Exchanges following the acquisition by CIBER, Inc.



ECsoft UK Ltd.

• London, United Kingdom

• Financial Controller

  • Apr 1999 - Feb 2002

  Reporting to the UK Finance Director I was initially responsible for the development and implementation of new financial reporting tools, systems and processes, plus pricing and commercial support for the UK operations. The role subsequently expanded to include responsibility for all other aspects of financial control, financial analysis, group reporting (both internally and externally), IT systems and internal audit. Responsible for a team of 7 staff, including 3 qualified and 2 part-qualified… Show more Reporting to the UK Finance Director I was initially responsible for the development and implementation of new financial reporting tools, systems and processes, plus pricing and commercial support for the UK operations. The role subsequently expanded to include responsibility for all other aspects of financial control, financial analysis, group reporting (both internally and externally), IT systems and internal audit. Responsible for a team of 7 staff, including 3 qualified and 2 part-qualified accountants. This was a hands-on role with considerable financial accounting. Show less Reporting to the UK Finance Director I was initially responsible for the development and implementation of new financial reporting tools, systems and processes, plus pricing and commercial support for the UK operations. The role subsequently expanded to include responsibility for all other aspects of financial control, financial analysis, group reporting (both internally and externally), IT systems and internal audit. Responsible for a team of 7 staff, including 3 qualified and 2 part-qualified… Show more Reporting to the UK Finance Director I was initially responsible for the development and implementation of new financial reporting tools, systems and processes, plus pricing and commercial support for the UK operations. The role subsequently expanded to include responsibility for all other aspects of financial control, financial analysis, group reporting (both internally and externally), IT systems and internal audit. Responsible for a team of 7 staff, including 3 qualified and 2 part-qualified accountants. This was a hands-on role with considerable financial accounting. Show less



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • Jul 1997 - Apr 1999

  Reporting to the Global Finance Director and responsible for all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including financial review processes, global consolidation, management information and group reporting and compliance. Led annual budgeting process, and related target setting and ongoing performance measurement. This role required detailed product knowledge to enable participation in strategic review processes with senior management, and to design and implement better investment… Show more Reporting to the Global Finance Director and responsible for all aspects of financial planning and analysis, including financial review processes, global consolidation, management information and group reporting and compliance. Led annual budgeting process, and related target setting and ongoing performance measurement. This role required detailed product knowledge to enable participation in strategic review processes with senior management, and to design and implement better investment appraisal and decision support tools within the business. I was leading a finance team of 6, including 3 qualified accountants.

• Financial Analyst / Project Accountant

  • Nov 1994 - Jul 1997

  Reporting to the head of finance for this large IT project for the Royal Air Force, with responsibility for all financial planning and analysis, management information, KPIs, pricing methodologies and systems, revenue recognition, financial modeling and finance systems. I was team leader of 4 people, including 2 qualified accountants.



Railtrack

• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager / Financial Analyst

  • Oct 1992 - Nov 1994



British Rail

• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Graduate Trainee

  • Sep 1991 - Oct 1992