Experience

Lepaya

• Netherlands
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Business Control

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  Lepaya is a (power skills) training company that provides high impact training that is strengthened by technology and a scalable learning approach, enabling businesses to upskill their staff. We're one of the top 250 fastest-growing scale-ups in the Netherlands Lepaya is a (power skills) training company that provides high impact training that is strengthened by technology and a scalable learning approach, enabling businesses to upskill their staff. We're one of the top 250 fastest-growing scale-ups in the Netherlands



Speak First

• United Kingdom
• Business Skills Training
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Global Finance & Operations Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Speak First is a communication skills training and coaching company that works globally to design and deliver high-impact, multi-platform learning that is transferable and sustainable. Trusted to deliver global training roll-outs for some of the world’s largest organisations, Speak First can deliver consistent training with local or international trainers, in English or local language, almost anywhere in the world. Speak First is a communication skills training and coaching company that works globally to design and deliver high-impact, multi-platform learning that is transferable and sustainable. Trusted to deliver global training roll-outs for some of the world’s largest organisations, Speak First can deliver consistent training with local or international trainers, in English or local language, almost anywhere in the world.



Contented Brothers

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

  We are a creative content agency based in Central London, specialising in branded content, immersive media and creative concept development. We create ambitious work for global clients, whilst maintaining a family feel, ensuring all of our work is always fun and rewarding for both us as a team, and for our clients. Contented Brothers was started in 2010 by brothers Birdie and Tom Hall who came together from backgrounds in broadcast TV and branded content start-ups. We are a creative content agency based in Central London, specialising in branded content, immersive media and creative concept development. We create ambitious work for global clients, whilst maintaining a family feel, ensuring all of our work is always fun and rewarding for both us as a team, and for our clients. Contented Brothers was started in 2010 by brothers Birdie and Tom Hall who came together from backgrounds in broadcast TV and branded content start-ups.



IC Publications

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Finance

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  Our Group is one of the world’s leading sources of analysis and debate on African political and economic issues. Using a variety of platforms and services including magazines, electronic media, newsletters and international events, we deliver unparalleled coverage on the latest developments in the region. Our reputation for providing timely and relevant information makes us the automatic first choice for Africa's political and business leaders, but our scope goes much further: through our publications and events we reach over 2.6 million loyal readers in more than 100 countries, making the Group one of the world's largest specialist publishers on the continent. The Group is truly international with headquarters in London and Paris and affiliate offices in major cities in Africa. There are 21 nationalities and eight international mainstream languages are spoken fluently by our staff.



Cultural-Agenda

• United Kingdom
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller & Operations Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

  Cultural-Agenda is a public relations agency specialising in design, culture and luxury lifestyle. Founded in 1993 (as Weir Willats Associates) Cultural-Agenda has established a reputation as one of the most respected agencies in its sectors, retaining its long-standing clients through creativity, consistent delivery and enthusiasm. Led by targeted strategy, campaigns are implemented across all media platforms (digital, print, broadcast). Services include: integrated promotions, advertising advisory; social media content development and implementation; event creation (from concept to delivery); curatorial direction; brand development; sponsorship and strategic partnerships; B2B marketing.



Infonetica

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller and Acting MD

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2015

  Infonetica Ltd provides a leading range of web-based software and services for the global clinical research industry. Their high profile products have been adopted at national and regional levels globally, and have resulted in huge efficiencies. Infonetica products are fully supported by helpdesk services, sector knowledge, consultancy and dedicated training specialists. Infonetica Ltd provides a leading range of web-based software and services for the global clinical research industry. Their high profile products have been adopted at national and regional levels globally, and have resulted in huge efficiencies. Infonetica products are fully supported by helpdesk services, sector knowledge, consultancy and dedicated training specialists.



DatacenterDynamics

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group Accountant

  • Oct 2012 - Jul 2013

  DatacenterDynamics Ltd is a Global B2B information provider, delivers knowledge and networking opportunities to professionals who design, build, and operate data centers through a combination of conferences, magazines, Websites, and research products. It offers conference and exhibition design, data center design and management, events management, bespoke analysis and reporting, methodology, and training. DatacenterDynamics Ltd is a Global B2B information provider, delivers knowledge and networking opportunities to professionals who design, build, and operate data centers through a combination of conferences, magazines, Websites, and research products. It offers conference and exhibition design, data center design and management, events management, bespoke analysis and reporting, methodology, and training.



Third Bridge Group Limited

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Jun 2009 - Oct 2012

  Third Bridge is an independent research firm that facilitates consultations between our clients – private equity firms, strategy consultancies, hedge funds and mutual funds – and industry specialists who can deliver vital insight ahead of key investment decisions in worldwide markets. Our global network of specialists includes business executives, politicians, industry consultants, lawyers, accountants, medical professionals and academics, who have been selected for their experience, insight and analysis across a broad range of industries and geographical areas.



Societe Generale

• France
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - Jan 2009

  Societe Generale is a leading French bank and one of the largest financial services groups in the euro-zone. The Group, which was founded by an imperial decree on 4 May 1864, now has 157,000 employees from 128 different nationalities working in 83 countries around the world. Societe Generale is a leading French bank and one of the largest financial services groups in the euro-zone. The Group, which was founded by an imperial decree on 4 May 1864, now has 157,000 employees from 128 different nationalities working in 83 countries around the world.



iDealing.com

• Finance Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

  Working with the MD on Finance, HR & Legal and Compliance iDealing.com is a real-time independent online stock broker providing services like Direct Market Access (DMA), Straight Through Processing (STP), Smart Order Routing (SOR) and automated trading systems. Working with the MD on Finance, HR & Legal and Compliance iDealing.com is a real-time independent online stock broker providing services like Direct Market Access (DMA), Straight Through Processing (STP), Smart Order Routing (SOR) and automated trading systems.



British Midland International

• United Kingdom
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Associate

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2007

  Operational and Financial Support as well as travelling for on-site audits. Operational and Financial Support as well as travelling for on-site audits.