Experience

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  Bristol Energy Cooperative

  • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

  • Finance Director

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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  Environment Agency

  • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

  • Senior Advisor, Green Finance

    • Jan 2020 - Mar 2023
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

    Part of a new team seeking to increase private finance for the environment. Support in developing innovative projects to secure private investment. Collaborating with partners on policy/regulatory mechanisms and design to better enable green finance.

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  Centrica

  • Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom

  • Finance Manager, E&P Shareholder Team

    • Dec 2018 - Jan 2020
    • Windsor, Berkshire, United Kingdom

    Responsible for managing the relationship with Spirit Energy, a JV company between Centrica and SWM. Ownership of financial reporting and forecasting for the business, challenging financials presented and ensuring the Centrica group has a good understanding of the financial and operational performance of the business. Management of Finance Analyst position.

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  Department of Corrections- NZ

  • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

  • Finance Contractor

    • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
    • Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

    Partnering the IT department in the review of investment cases and procurement contracts, understanding financial performance and preparation of financial forecasts to enable the Department to meet budget allocations. 8 months full time contract as part of a year of travel and work in New Zealand.

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  Downing LLP

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Investment Executive, Renewables

    • Aug 2016 - Nov 2017
    • London, United Kingdom

    Responsible for managing a portfolio of renewable energy investments and sourcing new energy opportunities, negotiating terms with prospective management teams, building business cases and progressing new investments.

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  Centrica Energy

  • Commercial Finance Manager, Power Generation

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

    Finance support and challenge for the Power Generation business development team, including investment appraisal analysis and business case review, financial modelling and due diligence on M&A transactions. The team was responsible for development of new power generation projects and M&A activity (including energy storage, wind, CHP and gas power generation).

  • Midstream Gas Accountant (secondment)

    • Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

    Secondment into the Energy, Marketing and Trading business unit accounting function. Responsible for month end accounting, balance sheet control and integrity of monthly results. Understanding and reporting of performance of the LNG and Gas Sales business.

  • Thermal Finance Reporting Manager - Graduate Placement

    • Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

  • Nuclear Finance Analyst - Graduate Placement

    • Sep 2011 - Sep 2012

  • Internal Auditor - Graduate Placement

    • Sep 2010 - Sep 2011