Experience

Barrhead Travel Group

• United Kingdom
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Nov 2007 - Present

  Barrhead Tavel is Scotland’s largest independent Travel Agent selling both holidays as a travel agent and our own dynamically packaged product. They have over 30 branches around Scotland and have a large internet and call centre presence. As Finance Director I have full financial responsibility for the organisation. This includes budgeting, management accounts, preparing statutory accounts, liaising with auditors and banks and ensuring all travel regulations are adhered to. I… Show more Barrhead Tavel is Scotland’s largest independent Travel Agent selling both holidays as a travel agent and our own dynamically packaged product. They have over 30 branches around Scotland and have a large internet and call centre presence. As Finance Director I have full financial responsibility for the organisation. This includes budgeting, management accounts, preparing statutory accounts, liaising with auditors and banks and ensuring all travel regulations are adhered to. I am a key member of the Board and am involved in developing the strategy of the business and looking at new opportunities. I also act as Company Secretary for 8 companies within the group. Show less Barrhead Tavel is Scotland’s largest independent Travel Agent selling both holidays as a travel agent and our own dynamically packaged product. They have over 30 branches around Scotland and have a large internet and call centre presence. As Finance Director I have full financial responsibility for the organisation. This includes budgeting, management accounts, preparing statutory accounts, liaising with auditors and banks and ensuring all travel regulations are adhered to. I… Show more Barrhead Tavel is Scotland’s largest independent Travel Agent selling both holidays as a travel agent and our own dynamically packaged product. They have over 30 branches around Scotland and have a large internet and call centre presence. As Finance Director I have full financial responsibility for the organisation. This includes budgeting, management accounts, preparing statutory accounts, liaising with auditors and banks and ensuring all travel regulations are adhered to. I am a key member of the Board and am involved in developing the strategy of the business and looking at new opportunities. I also act as Company Secretary for 8 companies within the group. Show less



Scotsman Hospitality

• United Kingdom
• Restaurants
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2007

  G1 Group PLC is an independent leisure group that owns over 60 bars, restaurants, hotels, cinemas and nightclubs across Scotland. I was employed as Operations Accountant to provide the link and support between Finance and the Operations Director and managers. I had day to day responsibility for the financial integrity of the 60+ units. As Operations Finance Manager my main responsibilities were setting the detailed budgets for the 60 units and reporting against these budgets. This… Show more G1 Group PLC is an independent leisure group that owns over 60 bars, restaurants, hotels, cinemas and nightclubs across Scotland. I was employed as Operations Accountant to provide the link and support between Finance and the Operations Director and managers. I had day to day responsibility for the financial integrity of the 60+ units. As Operations Finance Manager my main responsibilities were setting the detailed budgets for the 60 units and reporting against these budgets. This involved preparing Full account packs with supporting schedules and analysis for senior management. I also made presentations and operational overviews to senior management on a monthly basis. All accounts were prepared to a strict timetable. Tenancy Division G1 Group set up a new Tenancy division where units are rented out to landlords. It was my responsibility to set up the controls and reporting structure for this division. Other Responsibilities I had 2 direct reports and provided supervisory cover for the other 10 finance staff. I represented finance on the IT Projects Team which is looked at developing and integrating the 3 systems used within the group. Show less G1 Group PLC is an independent leisure group that owns over 60 bars, restaurants, hotels, cinemas and nightclubs across Scotland. I was employed as Operations Accountant to provide the link and support between Finance and the Operations Director and managers. I had day to day responsibility for the financial integrity of the 60+ units. As Operations Finance Manager my main responsibilities were setting the detailed budgets for the 60 units and reporting against these budgets. This… Show more G1 Group PLC is an independent leisure group that owns over 60 bars, restaurants, hotels, cinemas and nightclubs across Scotland. I was employed as Operations Accountant to provide the link and support between Finance and the Operations Director and managers. I had day to day responsibility for the financial integrity of the 60+ units. As Operations Finance Manager my main responsibilities were setting the detailed budgets for the 60 units and reporting against these budgets. This involved preparing Full account packs with supporting schedules and analysis for senior management. I also made presentations and operational overviews to senior management on a monthly basis. All accounts were prepared to a strict timetable. Tenancy Division G1 Group set up a new Tenancy division where units are rented out to landlords. It was my responsibility to set up the controls and reporting structure for this division. Other Responsibilities I had 2 direct reports and provided supervisory cover for the other 10 finance staff. I represented finance on the IT Projects Team which is looked at developing and integrating the 3 systems used within the group. Show less



Glenfield Valves Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Glenfield Valves Limited based in Kilmarnock manufactured and supplied control valves to the water industry. They supported home and export markets and were part of a larger Danish group, AVK Holdings. I reported directly to the UK chairman and indirectly to the CFO in Denmark. As Financial Controller I was responsible for all financial aspects of the business from the production of monthly management accounts to control of the standard costing system and inventory. Glenfield Valves Limited based in Kilmarnock manufactured and supplied control valves to the water industry. They supported home and export markets and were part of a larger Danish group, AVK Holdings. I reported directly to the UK chairman and indirectly to the CFO in Denmark. As Financial Controller I was responsible for all financial aspects of the business from the production of monthly management accounts to control of the standard costing system and inventory.



Thomson Litho

• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Dec 2002 - Dec 2004

  Thomson Litho specialised in print, kitting and fulfilment within the computer, publishing and service industries. Although based in East Kilbride it also had a branch in the Czech Republic. Although starting as Senior Accountant I was promoted to the role of Finance Manager within the organisation due to the departure of the Financial Director. This involved dealing with all aspects of Finance, statutory matters, year end audit and managing 14 staff in both East Kilbride and Czech… Show more Thomson Litho specialised in print, kitting and fulfilment within the computer, publishing and service industries. Although based in East Kilbride it also had a branch in the Czech Republic. Although starting as Senior Accountant I was promoted to the role of Finance Manager within the organisation due to the departure of the Financial Director. This involved dealing with all aspects of Finance, statutory matters, year end audit and managing 14 staff in both East Kilbride and Czech Republic. I was also heavily involved in inventory control, product costing and pricing issues. Show less Thomson Litho specialised in print, kitting and fulfilment within the computer, publishing and service industries. Although based in East Kilbride it also had a branch in the Czech Republic. Although starting as Senior Accountant I was promoted to the role of Finance Manager within the organisation due to the departure of the Financial Director. This involved dealing with all aspects of Finance, statutory matters, year end audit and managing 14 staff in both East Kilbride and Czech… Show more Thomson Litho specialised in print, kitting and fulfilment within the computer, publishing and service industries. Although based in East Kilbride it also had a branch in the Czech Republic. Although starting as Senior Accountant I was promoted to the role of Finance Manager within the organisation due to the departure of the Financial Director. This involved dealing with all aspects of Finance, statutory matters, year end audit and managing 14 staff in both East Kilbride and Czech Republic. I was also heavily involved in inventory control, product costing and pricing issues. Show less



Holland & Sherry Interiors

• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group Accountant

  • Nov 2001 - Nov 2002

  Holland & Sherry is a cloth merchant that operates at the high end of the textile market. Although based in Peebles it has subsidiaries in Europe, USA, Australia and the Far East. I reported directly to the Finance Director. My main responsibilities were:- UK Accounts I had the financial responsibility for the UK Sales Group and Manufacturing Operations. Monthly management accounts to P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow level were prepared with supporting… Show more Holland & Sherry is a cloth merchant that operates at the high end of the textile market. Although based in Peebles it has subsidiaries in Europe, USA, Australia and the Far East. I reported directly to the Finance Director. My main responsibilities were:- UK Accounts I had the financial responsibility for the UK Sales Group and Manufacturing Operations. Monthly management accounts to P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow level were prepared with supporting variance analysis. These were then consolidated with the results of the subsidiaries to produce the monthly group results. All these results were compared against budgets, which I prepared and presented to the Board on a monthly basis. Day to Day Finance I managed 3 staff who were responsible for all accounting matters:- sales ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets etc. I dealt with and provided finance support to all managers and Directors on an ad hoc basis as required. Show less Holland & Sherry is a cloth merchant that operates at the high end of the textile market. Although based in Peebles it has subsidiaries in Europe, USA, Australia and the Far East. I reported directly to the Finance Director. My main responsibilities were:- UK Accounts I had the financial responsibility for the UK Sales Group and Manufacturing Operations. Monthly management accounts to P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow level were prepared with supporting… Show more Holland & Sherry is a cloth merchant that operates at the high end of the textile market. Although based in Peebles it has subsidiaries in Europe, USA, Australia and the Far East. I reported directly to the Finance Director. My main responsibilities were:- UK Accounts I had the financial responsibility for the UK Sales Group and Manufacturing Operations. Monthly management accounts to P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow level were prepared with supporting variance analysis. These were then consolidated with the results of the subsidiaries to produce the monthly group results. All these results were compared against budgets, which I prepared and presented to the Board on a monthly basis. Day to Day Finance I managed 3 staff who were responsible for all accounting matters:- sales ledger, accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets etc. I dealt with and provided finance support to all managers and Directors on an ad hoc basis as required. Show less



SYKES

• United States
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Controller - UK & Ireland

  • Sep 1996 - Nov 2001

  Sykes Europe Limited is an integrated service provider of both call centre and fulfilment services. I was promoted from Management Accountant to the above position with complete financial responsibility for the UK and Ireland region. This encompassed two lines of business and six different reporting business units. I reported directly to Director of Finance in Europe. I was involved in all aspects of finance - financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting… Show more Sykes Europe Limited is an integrated service provider of both call centre and fulfilment services. I was promoted from Management Accountant to the above position with complete financial responsibility for the UK and Ireland region. This encompassed two lines of business and six different reporting business units. I reported directly to Director of Finance in Europe. I was involved in all aspects of finance - financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, operational support, implementing strategy decisions and audit. I managed this region's financial departments which consisted of 12 heads. Show less Sykes Europe Limited is an integrated service provider of both call centre and fulfilment services. I was promoted from Management Accountant to the above position with complete financial responsibility for the UK and Ireland region. This encompassed two lines of business and six different reporting business units. I reported directly to Director of Finance in Europe. I was involved in all aspects of finance - financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting… Show more Sykes Europe Limited is an integrated service provider of both call centre and fulfilment services. I was promoted from Management Accountant to the above position with complete financial responsibility for the UK and Ireland region. This encompassed two lines of business and six different reporting business units. I reported directly to Director of Finance in Europe. I was involved in all aspects of finance - financial accounting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, operational support, implementing strategy decisions and audit. I managed this region's financial departments which consisted of 12 heads. Show less



Digital Equipment Limited

• Ayr

• Cost Accountant

  • Mar 1995 - Sep 1996

  I worked within the Costing Department where it was my responsibility to maintain, measure, analyse and report standard costs for one of the lines of business. This was for thousands of components contained within the bills of materials for the computer server division. I worked within the Costing Department where it was my responsibility to maintain, measure, analyse and report standard costs for one of the lines of business. This was for thousands of components contained within the bills of materials for the computer server division.



Student Loans Company

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Aug 1993 - Mar 1995

  It was my responsibility to prepare monthly management accounts on a cash and accrual basis. It was also my remit to calculate and report ABM unit costs against the main activities in the organisation. I then implemented ABM down to a departmental level to obtain a better understanding of costs with the view of reducing expenditure and increasing efficiency. I was also the departmental representative on the quality team with the aim of obtaining ISO9000 status. It was my responsibility to prepare monthly management accounts on a cash and accrual basis. It was also my remit to calculate and report ABM unit costs against the main activities in the organisation. I then implemented ABM down to a departmental level to obtain a better understanding of costs with the view of reducing expenditure and increasing efficiency. I was also the departmental representative on the quality team with the aim of obtaining ISO9000 status.



IBM

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

• Trainee Management Accountant

  • Jun 1990 - Aug 1993

  I conducted my professional training with the above company within the Financial and Planning functions. IBM won the CIMA National Training Award for their training scheme in 1990. In my 3 years I gained experience in Financial Services, Accounts Payable, Cost Management, Capital Planning and Expense Planning. I conducted my professional training with the above company within the Financial and Planning functions. IBM won the CIMA National Training Award for their training scheme in 1990. In my 3 years I gained experience in Financial Services, Accounts Payable, Cost Management, Capital Planning and Expense Planning.