Experience

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  VirtualRouteZ

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • May 2023 - Present
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    Your partner in sustainable development through real time visibility of virtually integrated value chains. We are a UK based company specialising in global supply chain traceability and visibility from primary production to retail.

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  GulfLog Africa

  • Mauritius

  • Non Executive Director

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Mauritius

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  LonAgro

  • Mauritius

  • Non Executive Director

    • Jan 2016 - Present
    • Mauritius

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  Heimdall Mauritius

  • Mauritius

  • Non Executive Director

    • Jan 2022 - Apr 2024
    • Mauritius

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  Lonrho

  • United Kingdom
  • Investment Management
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Managing Director - Machinery Group

    • Jan 2016 - Dec 2022

    Build, grow and lead the Lonrho Machinery Division with a multi product portfolio including John Deere , BELL Construction and STIHL Forestry across 8 African Countries.

  • Chief Financial & Operating Officer - Market Expansion Services

    • Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

    Responsible for all aspects of finance and operations for the Lonrho Machinery Group which operate a network of John Deere franchised dealerships in Africa.

  • Head of Group Financial Planning & Analysis

    • Jan 2013 - May 2014

    Reporting to Group CFO managing the Financial Planning & Analysis function for Lonrho Ltd which operates a portfolio of businesses across 18 African countries. Prepare and present Group annual budget and 3 year plan, half year re-forecast and short term outlooks. Responsible for strategic performance analysis, providing critical insight and concise analysis of business performance and KPIs that continually creates value for all stakeholders.

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  Openreach

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Financial Planning Manager - Openreach Service Delivery

    • Jul 2011 - Jan 2013
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    Prepare and analyse budgets and rolling forecasts, and manage planning and forecasting process for Service Delivery Finance with a cost base of c£1bn and staff compliment of over 16000. Oversee reporting, planning and analysis of c£100m revenues whilst business partnering with key stakeholders to identify and drive forward business opportunities.

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  Bupa

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Senior Management Accountant (contract)

    • Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    Planning and analysis of monthly management accounts, annual operating plans and rolling forecasts for Care Services division which have operations in UK, Spain, Australia and New Zealand with revenues exceeding £1bn. Prepare and report back continuously to executive management and Board on performance and lead indicators, and further worked with Corporate Communications to finalise assigned sections in the Bupa Group's annual report.

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  Barloworld Motor Retail South Africa

  • South Africa
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Financial Manager (Toyota & Hino)

    • Jan 2009 - Oct 2010

    Managed financial department and controls of high volume business unit, reported continuous financial status to senior executives and Group Finance and provided proactive support to operational managers. Key responsibilities included preparation of monthly management accounts, understanding and explaining key variances, preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, year-end and statutory reporting and managing working capital and cash flow.

  • Trainee Financial Manager (Subaru)

    • Mar 2007 - Dec 2008

    Formal management development program aimed to develop and fast track future managers of the company. Whilst working under and being mentored by Finance Manager, key responsibilities included preparation and reconciliation of monthly trial balance, stock counts, completing monthly management accounts and submitting VAT and other statutory returns.

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  Colibri Towelling

  • General Manager

    • Jan 2006 - Feb 2007

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  MFM 92.6: Stellenbosch University

  • Media Professional

    • Jan 2002 - Dec 2006