Chief Financial Officer

• Apr 2021 - Present

Director of Finance & Operations

• Sep 2008 - Apr 2021

Abbotsholme School is an independent co-educational day & boarding School for ages 2-18 founded by Dr. Cecil Reddie in 1889. Abbotsholme is a Round Square School that prepares its pupils for the whole of life by giving them a balanced education through a strong academic curriculum and an extensive range of co-curriculum activities. Abbotsholme is set in an outstanding 140 acre estate that includes a working farm and an equestrian centre. I have line management responsibility for Finance, IT, Human Resources, Estate & Grounds, Catering and Health & Safety. Integral, experienced member of the Senior Leadership team, offering strong leadership and effective counsel. Key player in the successful merger of Abbotsholme (June 17) into the MIST group of schools and the subsequent purchase by Achieve Education (March 2018). Show less

Business Analysis Manager

• Sep 2006 - Sep 2008

An integral part of the NRS senior management team reporting directly into the Finance Director. Direct line management responsibility for team of four covering management accounts, business planning and credit control. NRS has a turnover of circa £55m coming from 2 main revenue streams – a provision of service dependent on winning UK contracts; product led through sales to professionals, dealers and the end user. NRS is a subsidiary of Findel PLC a FTSE250 company with a turnover of over £650m. Show less

Financial Planning & Reporting Manager

• Jan 2006 - Sep 2006

Reporting to the Financial Controller and undertaking a significant amount of work directly for the Financial Director. Responsibility for a team of three, and for all aspects of planning and reporting for Brush Electrical Machines (a division of FKI PLC with turnover of circa £100m). Reporting to the Financial Controller and undertaking a significant amount of work directly for the Financial Director. Responsibility for a team of three, and for all aspects of planning and reporting for Brush Electrical Machines (a division of FKI PLC with turnover of circa £100m).

Financial Analyst

• Dec 2000 - Jan 2006

A high profile role reporting into the Financial Planning Manager. The primary finance contact for the Manchester and Birmingham stores. Responsible for ensuring the effective management of each stores Profit and Loss account. Accountable for all aspects of budgeting, forecasting and reporting. A newly created position designed to improve the visibility of information, quality of process and profitability of food and catering operations at all sites (including Oxford Street, London) throughout the business. Show less

Management Accountant

• Sep 1998 - Dec 2000

Managing the financial aspects of a number of British Sugar’s operations in Poland, China and Indonesia. I was the sole report to the Head of Finance for British Sugar Overseas. Managing the financial aspects of a number of British Sugar’s operations in Poland, China and Indonesia. I was the sole report to the Head of Finance for British Sugar Overseas.