paul f.c.c.a

finance director

About

Experienced and Ethical Managing Director & Finance Director with a demonstrated history of effective and strategic leadership working in software, electrical and electronic manufacturing, construction, chemical and textile industries leading Lean Manufacturing and Operational improvements. Strong finance professional skilled in Cash Flow, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, Shared Services, and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Country

united kingdom

City

lincoln

Industry

information technology and services

Skill

financial reporting, business process improvement, change management, financial analysis, sap, internal controls, managerial finance, leadership, finance, determination, financial management, forecasting, business planning, financial accounting, financial audits, team leadership, risk management, accounting, business strategy, auditing, erp, financial control, budgeting, process improvement, cash flow, restructuring, strategic planning, cost management, analysis, business analysis, cross functional team leadership, communications strategy, shared services, mergers, supplier management, cash management, project implementation, mis, business intelligence, problem solving, cost control, due diligence, commercial management

Experience

group financial controller

gci: enabling your future

2019-11 - Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

senior sap security analyst and apo and manufacturing process advisor for global implementation

cargill

2008-9 - 2010-2 · 1 yr 6 mos

SAP Coverage: GRC, APO, PPE, MM, SD, FI, Procurement,

senior financial controller grain and oilseeds uk and europe and financial controller refined oils uk

cargill

2006-1 - 2008-9 · 2 yrs 9 mos

head of commercial and finance for e-on ignite

e-on uk

2012-2 - 2012-9 · 8 mos

Contract now completed and ready to take on further challenges and opportunities.

interim finance business partner

balfour beatty plc

2015-6 - 2016-6 · 1 yr 1 mo

Reporting Directly to the Finance and Engineering Directors: Creation & Development of Design Engineering Focused Business Plan dramatically changing the Commercial and Financial capabilities of a critical element of the Power T&D business. Forensically improving Overhead Accounting. Re-Design of Budget Reporting and Analysis to significantly improve the visibility and control of major cost groups. Re-design, improvement, testing and implementation of Core Commercial Reporting Package. Design of Core Financial Reporting and Control package. Advising and designing critical financial system and process improvements.

head of fps financial performance and analysis

may gurney

2012-11 - 2013-3 · 5 mos

head of finance - argentina

balfour beatty plc

2010-9 - 2012-1 · 1 yr 5 mos

Contract now completed. Now ready to investigate new opportunities.

finance director

blackwell professional services

2010-8 - Present · 16 yrs 2 mos

Responsible for all financial reporting and statutory submissions and key support for all Commercial Director requirements.

head of oracle readiness finance project and data migration

balfour beatty plc

2013-4 - 2015-2 · 1 yr 11 mos

Reporting directly to the Rail Finance Director, I was responsible for leading business improvements across the UK division which deliver cost savings and significantly supports the migration to an Oracle R12 platform. This work also required integrating the benefits from a commercial & procurement perspective.

uk finance director

regal beloit

2016-12 - 2019-10 · 2 yrs 11 mos

At Regal, passion and innovation run deep and our industry experts are working around the clock to shape the ideas that will power our future. With over 25,000 employees worldwide and annual sales exceeding $3B, Regal is a global leader in innovative solutions that convert power into motion for customers in industrial, commercial and consumer markets around the world. We know that employing top talent is key to our success. Regal has opportunities for people at all career stages who want to join a growing company that recognizes people are the core of everything we do. Don't wait, apply today!

Education

durham university

english

1984-1 - 1987-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Keen Lacrosse player and toured USA 3 times, all of which were fantastic experiences. Played for Stockport, Poynton and Mellor lacrosse clubs. Played for and co-captained Cheshire Lacrosse. Activities and Societies: College Captain and awarded full College Colours for Football, Coached Cup winning University Lacrosse Team, Coxed College Eight in the annual Head of the River race.

stockport school

general studies

1978-1 - 1984-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: School magazine publishing and contributing articles, Debating Team, Drama, Sports representation included Athletics, Cross-Country, Tennis