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Richard Fairweather is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, operations management, and strategic financial planning. He has held senior roles in various organizations, including Thames Water, Thames Pam Jaya, and Westinghouse Electric Company, where he was responsible for managing financial functions, accounting, planning, and reporting. He has also worked in international settings, including Indonesia and Turkey. Richard has a strong background in financial management, with experience in financial reporting, financial accounting, and supply chain management. He has also demonstrated expertise in operations management, with a focus on facilities management and fleet management. Additionally, he has experience in business planning and it management. Throughout his career, Richard has developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex financial issues and improve operational efficiency. He is a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of financial management principles and practices.

Experience

  • Thames Pam Jaya
    • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
    • Finance Director and Deputy President Director
      • Sep 2001 - Jun 2005
      • Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia

      Had responsibility for IT as well as all financial functions, accounting, planning, reporting, Treasury and Tax. Succeeded in reorganising IT function, recruiting senior managers and relinquishing IT after one year. Given duties of departing Business Services Director in Sept 2002 covering Procur...

    • International Sub Finance Director
      • 1998 - 2001
      • Thailand

      Board member of all TWI businesses in Thailand and SE Asia which encompassed bulk water projects, trunk and local distribution, NRW projects. Responsible for all accounting, planning, treasury, IT and administrative functions. Long term restructuring of local business with strategic partners and ...

    • Financial Controller
      • 1995 - 1998
      • Izmit Turkey

      First TW person in Turkey for start-up and took the financial function through the commisioning. Total responsibility for all financial transactions, accounting, lenders, L/C's, shareholders for a $945m Water Supply Project, the largest such project in the world. the project built a dam, wate...

  • Accuracy Analysts Inc
    • Greater Pittsburgh Area
    • President
      • 1994 - 1995
      • Greater Pittsburgh Area

      Small financial services company set up with former senior bank officer to provide analytical consulting services on Adjustable Rate Loans to both borrowers and lenders. Clerical and paralegal training programs were available as well as auditing programs.

    • United States
    • Nuclear Electric Power Generation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Financial Controller - ISCOSA
      • 1988 - 1993

      Total responsibility for the management of Accounting, planning, Treasury, MIS, Facilities, Office Services and Fleet Operations (140 vehicles) Wide range of manufacturing, project, workshop and field activities throughout the Middle East. Installed an IBM AS 400 and LAN. Served on BOD acted ans MD. Discovered and eliminated a major fraud within the accounting department which had been operating for several years before my apponitment. Assumed full responsibility as Acting MD during 1st Gulf War and evacuated non essential personnel.Cut accounts receivable on DSO basis bt more than a third.

    • Finance Manager, Energy Systems Technology Divisions
      • 1987 - 1988

      Staff position with responsibility for Long Term Percentage Completion accounting, including tax and legal entity issues and overseeing financial activities of the European and far Eastern operations. Evaluated major project proposals and aquisitions. Was member of Due Diligence team responsible for one of Westinghouse's biggest aquisitions. Took dirct and full responsibility for fighting a Korean Tax assessment resulting in $13m savings.

    • Manger Project Financial Analysis - Nuclear Technology Division
      • 1986 - 1987

      Responsible for all project related financial activities of nuclear projects worldwide. Evaluated changesand ensured appropriate financial closeout of completed projects. Succesfully resolved $20 m of Field Deficiency Reports.

    • Finance Manager- W Nuclear Korea
      • 1985 - 1986

      Responsible for all project related activity within Korea. Also covered Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo and Manila. Instrumental in downsizing Asian activities as nuclear programs completed.

    • Finance Manager - Westinghouse International Projects Co
      • 1983 - 1986

      Responsible for all in-country financial operations of a $1.2 billion turnkey nuclear plant with 800 employees and 8000 sub contract personnel. Compound accommodation for 4500 persons. Set up Hong Kong office designed to penetrate China market.

    • Financial Planner - W Nuclear International
      • 1976 - 1983

      Various assignments encompassing nuclear activities in Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Belgium, UK and Far East. Ensured compliance with Corporate policies. Wrote "Overseas Accounting Manual" to be used by all overseas subsidiaries.

  • General Foods
    • Banbry UK
    • Financial Planner
      • 1972 - 1976
      • Banbry UK

      Several assignments covering product lines and capital investment.

  • Kimberly-Clark
    • Rochester, United Kingdom
    • Financial Planner
      • 1971 - 1972
      • Rochester, United Kingdom

      Product line planning

Education

  • 1970 - 1971
    Cranfield School of Management

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