Ian Greaves
Finance Director at Cotswold Architectural Products- Claim this Profile
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Paul Shaw
I worked indirectly for Ian as the project manager for a multi-country SAP implementation of a Kingspan acquired company. He was the business leader and my goto person for all business escalations. Ian provided vision, drive and business expertise at all stages of the project allowing me to concentrate on the project delivery. He has a fantastic eye for detail on the issues that needed resolving and is always clear in his communications on what was required to ensure a successful project. He ensured that roadblocks were removed and that the business change management could be completed with the minimum of fuss. Ian is a genuine business leader who ensures that the goal is reached in project terms but also ensuring that the business as usual continues uninterrupted. It is his effective decision making and prioritising that allows this to happen.
Doug Lloyd MSc in Mng Org Performance and BEng(Hons)
I have had the privilege to have known Ian for around 8 years as a work colleague and found Ian to be extremely knowledgeable and hard working. Nothing is too much trouble and Ian is always on hand to offer help and support with very good workable and practical solutions. During SAP implementation, our areas of finance and the production process overlapped a great deal and Ian was very supportive in removing blockers and implementing best practice so I am very pleased to recommend Ian.
Paul Shaw
I worked indirectly for Ian as the project manager for a multi-country SAP implementation of a Kingspan acquired company. He was the business leader and my goto person for all business escalations. Ian provided vision, drive and business expertise at all stages of the project allowing me to concentrate on the project delivery. He has a fantastic eye for detail on the issues that needed resolving and is always clear in his communications on what was required to ensure a successful project. He ensured that roadblocks were removed and that the business change management could be completed with the minimum of fuss. Ian is a genuine business leader who ensures that the goal is reached in project terms but also ensuring that the business as usual continues uninterrupted. It is his effective decision making and prioritising that allows this to happen.
Doug Lloyd MSc in Mng Org Performance and BEng(Hons)
I have had the privilege to have known Ian for around 8 years as a work colleague and found Ian to be extremely knowledgeable and hard working. Nothing is too much trouble and Ian is always on hand to offer help and support with very good workable and practical solutions. During SAP implementation, our areas of finance and the production process overlapped a great deal and Ian was very supportive in removing blockers and implementing best practice so I am very pleased to recommend Ian.
Paul Shaw
I worked indirectly for Ian as the project manager for a multi-country SAP implementation of a Kingspan acquired company. He was the business leader and my goto person for all business escalations. Ian provided vision, drive and business expertise at all stages of the project allowing me to concentrate on the project delivery. He has a fantastic eye for detail on the issues that needed resolving and is always clear in his communications on what was required to ensure a successful project. He ensured that roadblocks were removed and that the business change management could be completed with the minimum of fuss. Ian is a genuine business leader who ensures that the goal is reached in project terms but also ensuring that the business as usual continues uninterrupted. It is his effective decision making and prioritising that allows this to happen.
Doug Lloyd MSc in Mng Org Performance and BEng(Hons)
I have had the privilege to have known Ian for around 8 years as a work colleague and found Ian to be extremely knowledgeable and hard working. Nothing is too much trouble and Ian is always on hand to offer help and support with very good workable and practical solutions. During SAP implementation, our areas of finance and the production process overlapped a great deal and Ian was very supportive in removing blockers and implementing best practice so I am very pleased to recommend Ian.
Paul Shaw
I worked indirectly for Ian as the project manager for a multi-country SAP implementation of a Kingspan acquired company. He was the business leader and my goto person for all business escalations. Ian provided vision, drive and business expertise at all stages of the project allowing me to concentrate on the project delivery. He has a fantastic eye for detail on the issues that needed resolving and is always clear in his communications on what was required to ensure a successful project. He ensured that roadblocks were removed and that the business change management could be completed with the minimum of fuss. Ian is a genuine business leader who ensures that the goal is reached in project terms but also ensuring that the business as usual continues uninterrupted. It is his effective decision making and prioritising that allows this to happen.
Doug Lloyd MSc in Mng Org Performance and BEng(Hons)
I have had the privilege to have known Ian for around 8 years as a work colleague and found Ian to be extremely knowledgeable and hard working. Nothing is too much trouble and Ian is always on hand to offer help and support with very good workable and practical solutions. During SAP implementation, our areas of finance and the production process overlapped a great deal and Ian was very supportive in removing blockers and implementing best practice so I am very pleased to recommend Ian.
Credentials
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ACMA
CIMAJan, 1999- Sep, 2024 -
Chartered Manager Member
Chartered Management InstituteFeb, 2015- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Cotswold Architectural Products
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United Kingdom
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Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Caldwell Manufacturing Company
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United States
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Building Materials
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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Nov 2018 - Jun 2022
Full financial responsibility for 2 UK businesses including direct line management responsibility for UK IT & HR functions Full financial responsibility for 2 UK businesses including direct line management responsibility for UK IT & HR functions
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Building Innovation Ltd
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United Kingdom
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General Manager
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Jul 2014 - Nov 2018
o Overall responsibility for Business Unit (£9m T/O & 22 employees) o Management, development and delivery of business strategy o Management of business integration (following acquisition) o Commercial strategy, support and business development o Achieved improved project profitability reporting and visibility o Overall responsibility for Business Unit (£9m T/O & 22 employees) o Management, development and delivery of business strategy o Management of business integration (following acquisition) o Commercial strategy, support and business development o Achieved improved project profitability reporting and visibility
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Financial Controller
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
Key Responsibilities include: o Part of senior management team of three with full financial responsibility for business (£45m turnover), strategic planning & management reporting o Business lead for SAP implementation project o Achieved succesful implementation of SAP, delivered on-time and within budget o Improved customer profitability visibility and reporting systems o Full financial responsibility for acquired business (£7m turnover) o Commercial support to Sales team on a day-to-day basis, including pricing, margin and customer performance analysis o Management of a team of five people Show less
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Divisional Reporting Manager
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Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
Key Responsibilities include:o Integration of acquired businesses into management reporting systemo Review and analysis of monthly divisional performance, business forecasting, strategic planning and budgeting.o Supporting and reviewing financial controls and reporting in both existing and acquired businesses.o Financial Controller responsibilities for one of the divisions’ business units, a UK based joint-venture.o Support for ongoing SAP process changes, improvements and implementations as the Business Process Champion for finance. Show less
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SAP Key Process Owner - Finance (Secondment)
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Feb 2008 - Dec 2010
Key Responsibilities included:o Responsibility for managing the implementation of the finance elements of SAP into the three main business units within the division. o Ensure overall financial control is maintained within SAP and reporting requirements met, including integration with existing business intelligence tool (COGNOS)o Management of SAP master data team.
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UK Financial Controller
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Dec 2005 - Feb 2008
Key Responsibilities included: o Management of the finance function for the divisions businesses in the UK, Poland and an Irish procurement company (six direct reports) o Responsibility for overall financial control of these businesses including provision of management and key performance indicator reporting. Key Responsibilities included: o Management of the finance function for the divisions businesses in the UK, Poland and an Irish procurement company (six direct reports) o Responsibility for overall financial control of these businesses including provision of management and key performance indicator reporting.
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Commercial Manager
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May 2001 - Dec 2005
Key Responsibilities included: o Overall responsibility for all financial aspects of the business o Business planning and investment feasibility analysis o Contract review and commercial pricing analysis and negotiation with customers o Financial education of other members of the management team to support the commercial decision making process Key Responsibilities included: o Overall responsibility for all financial aspects of the business o Business planning and investment feasibility analysis o Contract review and commercial pricing analysis and negotiation with customers o Financial education of other members of the management team to support the commercial decision making process
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ITW
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United Arab Emirates
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Controller
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Nov 2000 - May 2001
Overall responsibility for financial management of the business Managed a team of four Oversaw the sale of business property Managed the transfer of key manufacturing processes to Poland Overall responsibility for financial management of the business Managed a team of four Oversaw the sale of business property Managed the transfer of key manufacturing processes to Poland
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Management Accountant
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1999 - Nov 2000
Oversaw the implemntation of a new Activity Based Costing (ABC) system, enabling the business to maximise the return on key items of plant with limited availability Oversaw the implemntation of a new Activity Based Costing (ABC) system, enabling the business to maximise the return on key items of plant with limited availability
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Finance Project Manager
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1998 - 1999
In this role I supported a number of Programme Managers, working on distinct automotive model launches for Johnson Controls. There was a lot of financial support and project appraisals, decision making support and partnering various stakeholders within the business to understand the viability of projects pre-launch. In this role I supported a number of Programme Managers, working on distinct automotive model launches for Johnson Controls. There was a lot of financial support and project appraisals, decision making support and partnering various stakeholders within the business to understand the viability of projects pre-launch.
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Schade UK Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Consumer Goods
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Divisional Financial Controller
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1997 - 1998
Part of a Divisional team managing one of two automotive business units Introduced new manufacturing performance measurements to support management team in making key decisions and to reduce reporting timescales Part of a Divisional team managing one of two automotive business units Introduced new manufacturing performance measurements to support management team in making key decisions and to reduce reporting timescales
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Thwaites Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cost Accountant
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1994 - 1997
Introduced a new costing model for use in the quotation of export orders Key finance resource on the project to implement a new ERP system, MFG/PRO Introduced a new costing model for use in the quotation of export orders Key finance resource on the project to implement a new ERP system, MFG/PRO
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Education
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2009 - 2011
Chartered Management Institute
Level 7 NVQ, Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership -
1993 - 1998
CIMA
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1993 - 1998
Birmingham City University
C.I.M.A, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants -
1979 - 1984
Riland Bedford Secondary School
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