Head of Governance

• Aug 2019 - Present

Business Owner

• Sep 2015 - Present

Interim Management Interim Management

Finance Support to Administration Process

• Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

Internal Auditor

• Jun 2016 - Nov 2018

Head of B2B IT Strategy

• Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

Developed in conjunction with technical expertise the foundations of a robust IT Strategy meeting the needs of two diverse business segments with multi-million pound turnover, where customers are looking for Energy Solutions to be delivered alongside core energy provision

Head of Change, B2B Segments

• Jun 2013 - Nov 2014

Managed B2B Change Team of over 60 individuals, delivering a multi-million pound change programme whilst moving to an outsourced delivery model for IT running and change.Worked with the Leadership teams of the B2B business segments, to launch and integrate resources for a major End to End replacement solution .

Programme Manager (Customers)

• May 2010 - Jun 2013

Key role in Business Restructuring and Efficiency Programme, including Change Management and ReportingUndertook Initiative Generation and Implementation with Business Teams and External ConsultantsProvided Subject Matter Expertise on key elements of Business Restructuring and Efficiency Programme

Head of Governance and Controls

• Apr 2008 - Apr 2010

Led the co-ordination and maintenance of Financial controls and governance on behalf of Retail leadership, including documenting, monitoring and communicating the processes and activities affecting calculations and accounting for revenue and direct costs for both actual and forecast periods.Oversaw Finance systems and processes development and change managementManaged, co-ordinated and maintained the reporting of risks with Retail partners, including acting as the Retail representative on the RWE npower Risk Committee

Head of Retail Assurance and Compliance

• Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

Managed, co-ordinated and maintained Financial Governance for the Retail Business, including documenting and monitoring the processes and activitiesChaired and co-ordinated the activities of Cross Retail groups to maintain and improve Financial Governance, including such as areas as Investment Management and Prioritisation, together with Gross Margin Planning and Processes.Managed, co-ordinated and developed the reporting of Risks with the Retail BusinessManaged process and solution development, together with Change Management for Retail Finance.

Financial Controller (Gross Margin)

• Jan 2003 - Mar 2007

Managed and took responsibility for the processes involved with Revenue and Direct Cost Recognition for the Retail Business, including detailed process review and re-organisation of resources to align with Business structureManaged and took responsibility for development activity and change management for the Retail Finance Team, including Activity Based Management resourcesWorked directly with team setting up Finance Shared Services activities for RWE operations in the UK, including staff transfers and agreement of working arrangements and SLAs. Re-integration of Shared Services activity following sale of Thames Water by RWE AG.Undertook due diligence on potential acquisitions.

Financial Controller

• Jul 1999 - Dec 2002

Responsible for the delivery and management of Financial Accounting, Financial Controls and Reporting for the Retail Business, including volume Cash Collection activitiesUndertook due diligence on potential acquisitions. Responsible for actions in the finance area required to integrate newly acquired businesses Worked with Administrators on debt recovery process and transfer of activity in conjunction with the acquisition of the former supply business of Independent Energy.

Financial Controller (Reporting) (UK Business)

• May 1995 - Jun 1999

Responsible for reporting of UK activitiesProvided Financial and Commercial input into the arrangements required for the operation of the Competitive market for the Supply of Electricity to Domestic customersUndertook due diligence activity to support potential acquisitions in both International and UK areas, as well as financial control of downstream activities from Asset disposal in the UK

Financial Controller (Sales & Marketing) (UK Business)

• Jun 1994 - Apr 1995

Responsible for provision of a full Financial and Management Accounting service to the Sales and Marketing function, including reporting of Financial Instruments such as Contract for DifferencesProvided Financial input into Systems DevelopmentProvided Financial Support to Business Efficiency Programme, seeking to reduce overheads and improve processes

Business Reporting Manager

• Jul 1993 - May 1994

Managed and co-ordinated Business Reporting processes for UK activitiesManaged and co-ordinated provision of assumptions for UK Business Worked with external finance teams for subsidiary and associate company reporting Developed PC based solutions for streamlining the production of reporting and to allow the rapid assessment of “what-if” scenarios for planning and strategy

Management Accountant - Energy Direct

• Apr 1992 - Jun 1993

Responsible for the provision of a Management Accounting service for Business area including, Reporting, Planning and Investment AppraisalProvided Finance input into Pricing structure, highlighting risk areasProvided finance input into Billing Systems development, including related Management Information Responsible for the provision of a Management Accounting service for Business area including, Reporting, Planning and Investment AppraisalProvided Finance input into Pricing structure, highlighting risk areasProvided finance input into Billing Systems development, including related Management Information

Development Accountant - New Construction Division

• Jan 1992 - Mar 1992

Provided accounting input to new systems implementation to allow individual sites greater operating autonomy, including developing the migration strategyResponsible for accounting for closing operations Development of requirements for enhancements to existing system to improve timing of result production and management information

Group Managment Accountant - New Construction Division

• Jun 1991 - Dec 1991

Supervision and Management of Management Accounting activities for the Division including Project Accounting and Budgetary ControlSupervision and direction of the introduction of new Reporting methods, including the use of Decision Support and Reporting software Production of financial claims in relation to contractual agreements.

Group Finance Manager - New Construction Division

• 1990 - May 1991

Supervision and Management of Financial and Management Accounting activities for the New Construction DivisionSupervision of Account Receivable and Accounts Payable processes for the Division including liaison with Procurement on policyCo-ordination of activities for transfer to a VAX based accounting system, from legacy ICL mainframe solution, including migration activities

Finance Manager (Planning & Control) - New Construction Division

• Jan 1988 - Dec 1989

Management and Production of Budgetary Control and Reporting for the New Construction Division Financial input and decision making for tender preparation and submission.Liaison with ECGD and Financial Institutions for insurance and financing arrangements in respect of Export ContractsProvision of data and working with 3rd parties on the Company Privatisation process

Various

• 1982 - Dec 1987

A series of roles at both Group Headquarters as well as Operational Manufacturing and Repair site for UK based Railway Rolling Stock ManufacturerExperience covered involvement in Management Accounting, Budgeting and Planning, Job Costing, Tendering, Internal Control and Systems Development