Experience

Armera

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Warminster, Wiltshire, UK



AVPE

• United Kingdom
• Mining

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Bristol, England, United Kingdom Established in 1997, AVPE operates predominantly within the Aerospace and Defence sectors with many years of experience in delivering a high-quality product and service level to its customers. Offering a reliable and flexible manufacturing capability for precision CNC machined and assembled components, AVPE delivers make to print prismatic machining and a “Fast Shop” rapid response service for AoG and MRO requirements for both existing and newly designed product, as well as supporting a… Show more Established in 1997, AVPE operates predominantly within the Aerospace and Defence sectors with many years of experience in delivering a high-quality product and service level to its customers. Offering a reliable and flexible manufacturing capability for precision CNC machined and assembled components, AVPE delivers make to print prismatic machining and a “Fast Shop” rapid response service for AoG and MRO requirements for both existing and newly designed product, as well as supporting a number of key customer production programmes. Committed to investing in people, process and equipment, AVPE capability includes the latest software and machining technology and a dedicated, multi-skilled team, of which 10% are Apprentice or A-Level trainees. Show less



VADO

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2020

  Cheddar VADO is a leading British bathroom brassware manufacturer providing high quality taps, showers, accessories and fittings to customers across the globe. Based in Cheddar, Somerset, Vado serves the UK market and exports to over 60 countries, most notably in the Middle East and Africa where it has a particularly strong presence. Vado has a broad customer base with particular strength in the contract and specification sector where it enjoys an impressive high quality project list in… Show more VADO is a leading British bathroom brassware manufacturer providing high quality taps, showers, accessories and fittings to customers across the globe. Based in Cheddar, Somerset, Vado serves the UK market and exports to over 60 countries, most notably in the Middle East and Africa where it has a particularly strong presence. Vado has a broad customer base with particular strength in the contract and specification sector where it enjoys an impressive high quality project list in residential, commercial, hotel, and leisure developments and refurbishments throughout the world. In the retail sector it has successfully focused on high end boutique retailers and merchants, with established longstanding relationships with over 1,000 customers. Show less



Apollo Fire Detectors

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2015

  Portsmouth, United Kingdom Largest operating subsidiary of Halma plc (FTSE 250 group). Largest independent fire detector manufacturer in the world with operations in UK, Germany, China & USA. Turnover growth of 50% and profit growth of 100% in seven years. Reporting to the Global & EMEA Managing Directors and directly responsible for 20 finance and IT staff. Constant interaction with all functions on a day-to-day basis.



Dalkia plc

• Group Financial Controller

  • Apr 2006 - Jan 2008

  Portsmouth, United Kingdom Part of Dalkia International (jointly owned by Veolia Environnement and EDF Energy, quoted on French & NY Stock Exchanges). Providers of Facilities Management & Energy Services to a wide range of commercial, government, industrial and healthcare clients with a turnover of £500m. Reporting to the Central Services Finance Director, directly responsible for seven finance staff. Regular day-to-day contact with Sector Operational & Finance Staff at Director / Senior Manager level.



British Bakeries

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager - Operations

  • Jan 2005 - Apr 2006

  Windsor Part of RHM plc, turnover £500m, manufacturers and distributors of bread (Hovis & supermarket own label) & morning goods. Operations across 22 manufacturing and distribution sites. Reporting directly to the Operations, Distribution and Finance Directors, directly responsible for nine finance managers based across the operating sites



Yoplait Dairy Crest

• Financial Controller

  • Oct 2002 - Dec 2004

  Claygate Joint venture between Yoplait SA & Dairy Crest plc, turnover £200m, manufacturer and importer of chilled yoghurt and desserts. Operations split across two manufacturing sites within UK. Product also sourced from seven continental sites via parent company. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, responsible for six qualified, part-qualified and clerical staff.



Hozelock

• United Kingdom
• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Financial Controller

  • Apr 1998 - Oct 2002

  Haddenham Initially plc before becoming VC backed MBO. Design, manufacture and distributor of a wide range of garden watering and aquatic products with turnover of £100m, four overseas operating subsidiaries (USA, Sweden, France & Netherlands) and sales in over 30 countries worldwide. Initially reporting to Group FC, then succeeding him, upon his retirement, and reporting to Finance Director.



Unipart Group

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Audit Manager

  • 1996 - 1998

  Cowley Manufacturer & distributor of automotive parts, mobile phones, rail spares & others. Turnover £1bn. Reported to Group Audit Controller.



EY

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chartered Accountant

  • 1992 - 1996

  Birmingham



Barclays

• India
• Outsourcing/Offshoring
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Development Programme

  • 1990 - 1992

  West Midlands