Simon Gold

Head Of Finance at JEWISH FUTURES TRUST LIMITED
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(386) 825-5501
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London, United Kingdom, GB
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Credentials

  • Chartered Accountant , ACA
    The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Experience

  • Jewish Futures
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Of Finance
      • Aug 2017 - Present

      Leading the finance team for JFT and its leading group of charities including Aish Hatorah , JRoots , Gift, Chazak , Forum for Jewish Leadership and Klal Chazon

  • Wanis Ltd
    • Finance Director
      • Feb 2014 - Aug 2017

      Finance Director for one of the major specialist food import and distribution businesses in the UK. Wanis specialises in the Afro-Caribbean food market importing and distributing major international brands as well as its own brands , Tropical Sun and Africa's Finest. Wanis operates a cash and carry business and distribution network from its new 120,000 sq ft state of the art warehouse in East London. Find us at www.wanis.net My role supports the Board of Directors to manage the financial affairs and help back office operations to help the company with its growth plans both in UK and in export markets.

  • Local community secondary school
    • Interim Finance Director
      • Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

      Working with the Head of Finance and Head Teacher to review all financial procedures to provide a strong , sustainable finance function for a busy 1,000 student and 220 work force secondary school. Helping to examine financial reports ; software systems ; income streams and overhead costs. Undertaking a strategic review of all operations as well as supporting finance functions as part of the School's day to day work.

  • seeking new role
    • Finance Director
      • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

      networking with business and professional colleagues to find a new role as Finance Director or CFO in an entrepreneurial business. Reviewing full time , part time or Interim project opportunities.

  • North West London Jewish Day School
    • School Governor and Chair of Finance Committee
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

      Providing advice to Head Master and School Business Manager on finance management and process and procedures

  • Eurodata Systems
    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance Director
      • Nov 1996 - Aug 2012

      Board Director responsible for all financial affairs of a £25mill turnover , 150 people, IT services company. Managing Finance and Operational activities and all back office matters such as HR, property , legal affairs and statutory compliance. Responsible for acquisition fundraising with financial insitutions and detailed activities on merger and sale mandates including due diligence and post sale intergration plans.Led Human Resource activities, both legally and for processes and for people. Responsible for commerical contracts; legal obligations; statutory compliance work.Managed key client logistics and engineering contract for several years as well as warehouse operations.

  • Salehurst Paper Co.
    • Finance Director
      • Apr 1988 - Jul 1995

      Board Direcotor of £20mill turnover , 30 people , paper consultancy for magazine publishers responsible for all financial affairs; IT operations and external financial relations.

  • BDO LLP
    • Trainee Chartered Accountant
      • 1983 - 1987

      worked as trainee auditor and accountant at client sites ; studied for ICAEW exams

Education

  • Bristol University
    Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics and Accounting
    1980 - 1983
  • Queen Elizabeths School , Barnet
    1973 - 1980

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