Experience

Devolver Digital

• United States
• Computer Games
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Financial Controller (Senior Finance Business Partner)

  • May 2021 - Present

  GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER: Partnering the Board of Directors on all aspects of business, financial and commercial strategy, managing financial position, commercial contracts and strategic project initiatives, including optimising group structure with multi-business entities following several M&A acquisitions and leading IPO preparation / AIM-Listing roadmap. COMPANY IPO PREPARATION. Achieved successful UK AIM-Listing, including working with Nominated Advisors, investor meetings, data / information from all group entities, legal / financial due diligence, board structures, tax / audit / accounting / remuneration policies and IFRS / UK GAAP reporting standards. Created fit for purpose finance functions for a listed company as part of the formal IPO process, including best practice executive reporting, financial accounting, reporting, analysis, control and audit frameworks. SENIOR FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER: Partnering Sales & Commercial Leadership Teams on key decisions. Advising on IP (licensing), distribution and commercial agreements alongside JV / IP partnerships, investment decisions, budget planning, forecasting, KPI / performance reviews and supporting product development initiatives for major video games franchises. Presenting proposals to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) & Audit Committee for board-level scrutiny. CHANGE MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES: Partnering cross-functional business areas on optimising group structure / restructuring the organisation to integrate new business entities (M&A acquisitions) alongside setting-up new subsidiary companies (legal / tax entities), SAP / ERP implementation (business process automation, BI / reporting analytics and internal controls), finance transformation (embedded new high-performing functions) and ongoing systems / process improvements. Show less



China Construction Bank (London) Limited

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller (Senior Finance Management)

  • Mar 2012 - May 2021

  FINANCIAL CONTROLLER: Senior Finance Management role for an international company specialising in global corporate leading and treasury funding structures for structuring large-scale strategic investment deals in China, SE Asia & UK (local market) for major Oil & Gas, Construction & Manufacturing Plant investment projects. BOARD-LEVEL PARTNERING: Partnered UK Board on all aspects of UK finance strategy, investment project propositions (viability, funding and deals), budgets, new systems, cost / efficiency plans and profitability improvements by presenting executive reporting information and reviewing financial / commercial / P&L performance. UK BOARD & ALCO COMMITTEES: Attended regular UK Board & ALCO (Asset & Liabilities) Meetings. Presented detailed P&L / financial information with key recommendations and commentary alongside defining treasury funding / tax plans on strategic investments with board-level decision-making insights / guidance on project lending viability, due diligence, deal structuring (terms) and risk exposure. 3-YEAR STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN: Shaped 3-Year Strategic Business Plan for UK Subsidiary Board & Parent Company Board (China) approval. Presented a multi-year strategy roadmap to achieve growth, financial and commercial performance objectives giving direct input with board-level business partnering guidance on setting future priorities, financial projections and long-term growth targets. FINANCIAL CONTROL FRAMEWORKS: Embedded best practice financial reporting, analysis, budget, audit and internal control frameworks. Established KPI / executive reporting dashboards giving a financial snapshot of the UK business (£MM revenues). Defined measurable financial / commercial KPIs, partnered cross-functional directors / budget holders on change projects (SAP, internal control, procurement, cost / efficiency programmes and commercial contracts) and PRA / FCA regulatory governance requirements (Key Risk Indictors, Reporting & Controls). Show less



LLOYDS TSB PRIVATE BANKING

• United Kingdom
• Investment Management

• Statutory & Regulatory Reporting Manager (Contract Role)

  • Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

  Statutory Accounts & Bank of England Regulatory Reporting to IFRS requirements. Statutory Accounts & Bank of England Regulatory Reporting to IFRS requirements.



VINCENTO PAYMENT SOLUTIONS LTD

• Management Accountant (Contract Role)

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  Established a management accounting function providing analysis with meaningful KPI’s and commentary. Maintained a strong controls environment to ensure healthy cash flow and cost management (introduced good practice procedures). Assisted CFO in analysis of new product implementation, capital expenditure and financial analysis. Established a management accounting function providing analysis with meaningful KPI’s and commentary. Maintained a strong controls environment to ensure healthy cash flow and cost management (introduced good practice procedures). Assisted CFO in analysis of new product implementation, capital expenditure and financial analysis.



MITIE SECURITY SERVICES LTD

• Financial Controller & Senior Finance Management (Contract Role)

  • Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER ROLE: Turned around Financial Control Department. Engaged the wider business to identify gaps, weaknesses and issues to embed robust internal controls and financial reporting processes for general ledger, fixed assets, budgeting and forecasting. Streamlined month-end processes (saved 14 days) and ensured accurate management reports. FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNERING: Business partnered functional directors (IT, Sales, HR, Projects & Contracts) on financial planning, headcounts and budgets. Developed Board-Level Reporting Dashboards and chaired monthly project / contract performance reviews. CONTRACT TENDERS & BUSINESS CASES: Partnered Pre-Sales Consultancy Teams on contract tenders (strategy), business cases (viability), client negotiations, pricing / margin decisions (commercial terms) and sign-off for a multi-year facilities management contract portfolio. Show less



LANDSBANKI ISLANDS HF

• Banking

• Financial Controller & Senior Finance Manager (Contract Role)

  • Jan 2009 - Jul 2009

  CONTRACT ROLE: Worked closely with the Financial Director on developing post-bankruptcy accounts. Ensured everything was reported correctly (full transparency) for P&L, balance sheet, budgets and management accounts. Delivered business restructuring plans (40% cost reduction). FINANCIAL REPORTING & ANALYSIS: Restructured financial reporting processes, coordinated monthly reporting packs preparation for key stakeholders (included analysis and commentary), managed annual budget / quarterly forecasting processes and provided financial planning & analysis for key decision-makers. Show less



SELESTIA INVESTMENTS LTD

• Senior Management Accountant

  • Jan 2006 - May 2008

  SENIOR FINANCE MANAGEMENT: Senior finance role for a rapidly growing group of companies specialising in investment solutions and multi-fund management platforms achieving rapid growth. Led implementation of best practice financial reporting, analysis and control frameworks to underpin senior-level decision-making frameworks. Defined Financial & Commercial Performance reporting KPIs with detailed breakdowns to strengthen commercial decision-making. Other Projects: ERP systems migration and introduced a Risk, Fraud & Internal Control Framework. Show less



VOCALINK LTD

• Management Accountant (Statutory Group Accounts & Contract Role)

  • 2008 - 2008

  CONTRACT ROLE: Hired to assist preparation of Statutory Group Accounts (UK GAAP) and Monthly Management Reporting Pack. Reduced month-end closing cycle and co-managed cross-functional projects to improve financial systems, processes and controls. Built relationships with functional heads and implemented multi-site projects. CONTRACT ROLE: Hired to assist preparation of Statutory Group Accounts (UK GAAP) and Monthly Management Reporting Pack. Reduced month-end closing cycle and co-managed cross-functional projects to improve financial systems, processes and controls. Built relationships with functional heads and implemented multi-site projects.



Silestia Investments

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services

• Senior Management Accountant

  • 2006 - 2008

  SENIOR FINANCE MANAGEMENT ROLE: Embedded financial frameworks, accounting processes, risk controls and fraud analysis for a rapidly growing group of organisations achieving £1 billion plus turnover (from zero) within 6 years. Minimised risk exposure through effective internal controls. FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL REPORTING: Developed MI, Financial & Commercial Reporting Frameworks to analyse sales performance (i.e. sales by region, product groups, segment analysis, profitability, revenues and margins) and improve commercial decision-making. PROJECT LEAD (ERP MIGRATION): Project Lead for JD Edwards ERP Systems Migration. Managed data integrity, testing, processes and key deadlines. Introduced new Risk, Fraud & Control Framework to help minimise overall company risk exposure. Show less



PARITY RESOURCES LTD

• Financial Controller (Finance Manager)

  • Apr 2005 - Dec 2005

  CONTRACT ROLE (Maternity Cover): Managed entire finance function, including statutory accounts (UK GAAP), intercompany accounts, financial reporting and month-end activities. Led finance team and partnered Senior Leadership Teams on business strategy (budgets), setting financial targets and performance metrics (KPI analysis). CONTRACT ROLE (Maternity Cover): Managed entire finance function, including statutory accounts (UK GAAP), intercompany accounts, financial reporting and month-end activities. Led finance team and partnered Senior Leadership Teams on business strategy (budgets), setting financial targets and performance metrics (KPI analysis).



McGINLEY RECRUITMENT SERVICES LTD

• Finance Manager (Financial Planning & Reporting)

  • Dec 2003 - Mar 2005

  FINANCE MANAGER: Established finance department, functions and teams completely from scratch. Led finance team on all aspects of financial planning, reporting and analysis, including general ledger, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, variances, in-depth analysis and cost management (control). Developed MI / financial reporting frameworks and KPI metrics. CAREER PROGRESSION (MULTI-SECTOR EXPERIENCE) Management Accountant (Multi-Division International Engineering Company) | SMITH’S INDUSTRIES PLC Management Accountant (Global Banking & Payment Solutions) | ACI WORLDWIDE Fixed Asset & Management Accountant (£5.5 billion Revenues) | CAMELOT PLC Project Finance (Major Contracts; Pricing & Tenders) | GEC ALSTHOM Assistant Management Accountant (Insurance Firm) Accounts Supervisor (Technology Company) Show less