Experience

intuitive

• France
• Research

• Finance Director

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Senior Management Team member of a growing, private equity-owned SME. Serve as a business partner to the managing director, a member of the Board and Executive Team, with responsibility for leading the tactical and strategic direction of the company. Equip the development and operations teams to set and achieve key operational outcomes to drive top-line P&L growth. Deliver and present high-quality information to the Executive Team, Board and Investors to enable accurate decision-making.● Lead all aspects of Finance, HR, and Compliance functions, ensuring statutory, tax, and legal requirements being met, as well as overseeing a team of four members.● Enhanced recurring (non-services) as a proportion of total revenue from 27% to 50% over the previous six years.● Spearheaded stakeholder managing projects to achieve Cyber Essential Plus certification and execution of 3rd party HR software system. Show less

• Head of Finance

  • Jun 2014 - Present



Red Bee Media

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager - MDS

  • Nov 2011 - May 2014

  Red Bee Media specialises in the creation, management, promotion and delivery of digital content across all media, from linear television to web and mobile phones. My primary responsibilities are:• Business partner to the Operations Director; a key member of his Senior Management Team• Financial modeling to facilitate investment decisions on complex commercial bids, with ad hoc financial analysis to equip decision-making of key operational partners. • Preparation of detailed monthly packs, with analysis of performance versus budget and forecast, and presentation to the CEO and members of his executive team.• Management and development of team of two management accountants. Show less

• Finance Analysis Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Oct 2011

  My primary responsibilities were a combination of routine and ad hoc analysis, including: - Monthly forecasting of balance sheets for companies across the Group, and input into annual budget process. - Preparation of the monthly packs, analysis of performance versus budget and forecast, and commentary provided to the Board and Lenders. - Finance analysis lead in the due diligence process around the acquisition of a start-up company, with potential strategic value to the business.



Diageo

• United Kingdom
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Africa Innovation Finance Manager

  • Nov 2010 - Dec 2010

  Diageo is the largest premium alcohol beverage company in the world, FTSE and NYSE listed. My primary responsibility was finance business partner to the West Africa Spirits and Africa Innovation teams, providing analysis and insight into ongoing financial performance and support on ad hoc business requirements and prospective new launches. Diageo is the largest premium alcohol beverage company in the world, FTSE and NYSE listed. My primary responsibility was finance business partner to the West Africa Spirits and Africa Innovation teams, providing analysis and insight into ongoing financial performance and support on ad hoc business requirements and prospective new launches.



Brandhouse Beverages (Pty) Ltd

• Consumer Goods
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Brand Performance Manager

  • Jan 2008 - Oct 2010

  Brandhouse is a joint venture between Diageo, Heineken, and NBL. My responsibilities included: - Partnering with the brand marketing teams to drive value through all elements of the profit and loss (p&l) statement. - Responsibility for full profit & loss forecasting for different statutory entities in a complex and sophisticated business structure. - Finance lead in developing and implementing all planning, reporting, and forecasting requirements for the integration of four additional markets into the SA Hub. Show less



Siemens IT Solutions & Services

• Thailand
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager Professional Related Services

  • May 2007 - Nov 2007

  Siemens IT Solutions & Services (SIS) is one of the world's largest IT and business service providers and a UK leader in outsourcing. My primary responsibilities included: - Key contact for all Operational finance issues within the PRO area with a cost base in excess of £100m, working in close partnership with operational managers to drive efficiencies and identify cost-saving initiatives. - Managing a team of four finance professionals with responsibility for end to end management accounting processes and provision of management information, e.g. budget process, key performance indicators, etc. - Achievements: Commercial involvement in upgrade and migration of SAP system to new platform, and resolution of significant migration issues, including identification of missing contractor recoveries resulting in £2m recovery of costs. Show less

• Programme Finance Manager & Capital Accountant

  • Apr 2005 - Apr 2007

  Prior to my finance manager role, my initial role within Siemens was as Capital Accountant focused on improving the financial administration, processes and reporting for a number of capital projects, then progressing to Programme Finance Manager for the SaTT programme, a £110m, high-profile programme of 42 (then) Siemens-led projects to transform service delivery to the BBC.



Via Afrika, subsidiary of Naspers

• SOx Contractor

  • Nov 2004 - Mar 2005

  Via Afrika (formerly Nasboek) is a leading African book publisher, seller and distributor of innovative and quality reading, learning, listening and viewing products in various formats. My main responsibilities included documenting the flow of processes in business cycles within the entity, and identifying key controls and weaknesses within these business cycles. Via Afrika (formerly Nasboek) is a leading African book publisher, seller and distributor of innovative and quality reading, learning, listening and viewing products in various formats. My main responsibilities included documenting the flow of processes in business cycles within the entity, and identifying key controls and weaknesses within these business cycles.



Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Analyst

  • Jan 2004 - Nov 2004

  After completion of my articles in Cape Town, I had the opportunity to work in the Portland, Oregon and Brisbane, Australia offices, performing the same responsibilities as in the Cape Town office.

• Accountant in Charge

  • Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

  I completed my articles and professional examinations at the Cape Town, South Africa office, at the end of which I was leading audit teams on various engagements. My main responsibilities included: - Direction, supervision, and management of an audit team. - Obtaining an understanding of, and testing the system of internal controls of respective clients. - Ensuring that the expectations and deadlines of both the client and the audit manager and partner were met.