Sachnaam Singh FCMA CGMA

Turnover £135M | Manufacturing | Aerospace | UK | PE-backed

Turnover £135M | Manufacturing | Aviation | UK | Australia | Canada | Germany | FTSE 250 Leading global finance strategy across QinetiQ’s international operations, partnering with C-suite executives to drive financial transformation, risk mitigation, and commercial agility. Revenue Growth & Strategic Finance – Delivered 12.5% YoY revenue growth through optimised financial planning, commercial strategy, and investment decision-making. Governance & Executive Influence – Strengthened financial transparency, shaping decision-making with PwC auditors, international tax teams, Post-Acquisition Integration – Standardised finance operations across four acquired businesses, embedding governance, reporting frameworks, and cost efficiencies. Cash Optimisation & Liquidity Strategy – Achieved £35M inventory optimisation with £5M working capital improvements, embedding a "Cash is King" culture. Risk & Compliance Leadership – Secured €3M tax refund, de-risked balance sheet exposure, and enhanced trade compliance across UK, EU, and APAC regions.

Global | Technology | Energy | EMEA | Americas | APAC | PE-backed Led financial strategy, business systems, and operational excellence across multiple international legal entities. Strategic business partner to the Segment MD, driving turnaround, transformation, and profitability growth. Profitability Turnaround – Transformed business from loss-making to 10% profitability, driving cost discipline, operational efficiency, and pricing optimisation. Renewable Market Expansion – Re-positioned business for Fixed Wind market entry, unlocking revenue streams in the renewables sector. Finance Transformation – Restructured finance into a business partnering model, embedding finance-led decision-making. Cashflow & Working Capital Optimisation – Strengthened contract pricing and liquidity strategies, delivering £2M working capital improvement. Project Profitability & Risk Control – Implemented Project Performance Management (PPMP), enhancing financial oversight and contract profitability

Turnover £100M | Cyber security | Manufacturing | Technology | UK | FTSE 250 Appointed as Interim Finance Lead to drive financial transformation within Ultra Electronics’ cyber security division, delivering enhanced governance structures, streamlined financial reporting, and operational efficiencies. Finance Transformation & Operational Efficiency – Standardised reporting frameworks, improving forecasting accuracy and cost visibility across multiple business units. Governance & Risk Management – Strengthened SSRO compliance, embedding risk controls and regulatory adherence into financial operations. Strategic Business Partnering – Established finance as a commercial enabler, driving profitability analysis, cost modelling, and investment decision-making. Business Finance Optimisation – Implemented S&OP methodologies, refining inventory management and resource allocation. Process Re-engineering & Systems Enhancement – Led finance process standardisation, embedding best-in-class internal controls and risk mitigation strategies.

Turnover £180M | Manufacturing | Aerospace | US GAAP | SOX | Fortune 500 Compliance Led strategic turnaround, financial transformation, and profitability optimisation across a £180M aerospace division. Business Turnaround & Growth – Transformed division from break-even to 10% ROS, driving commercial optimisation and cost efficiencies. Finance Systems Leadership – Upgraded Oracle R12 ERP, embedding automation tools for forecasting and reporting accuracy. Governance & Compliance – Strengthened SOX compliance, ensuring risk governance, audit transparency, and financial controls. Talent & Leadership Development – Created a Finance Apprentice Programme, building a pipeline of finance leaders.

Defence | Maritime | Engineering | UK | Fortune 500 Led finance operations across multiple UK sites, managing high-profile defence, aerospace, and security contracts. Partnered with senior leadership to strengthen financial governance, optimise contract profitability, and enhance forecasting accuracy. Strategic Financial Planning & Defence Contracts – Directed five-year financial planning, improving visibility on revenue growth, contract margins, and cost efficiencies. Bid Pricing & Profitability Optimisation – Developed financial models for defence bids, ensuring competitive pricing while maintaining strong profitability across government contracts. Governance & Compliance Leadership – Strengthened SOX compliance, embedding cost controls, risk mitigation, and defence-sector financial governance. Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Management – Managed finance operations for UK Space Agency and MoD contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance and funding security. Financial Reporting & Operational Efficiency – Enhanced programme reporting, improving budget transparency and financial control in classified defence projects.

Strategic Partner | Investments | Energy | Global Business Partner to the MD of Pipeline Production Group, overseeing financial management for PPG division. Provided strategic financial leadership across investment planning, commercial finance, and international business operations. Investment & Strategic Growth Initiatives – Built investment business cases, managing a £50M CAPEX portfolio for facility expansion and R&D projects. Infrastructure & Expansion Leadership – Led strategic projects including new production facility establishment and asset transfers across Norway and the UK. International Markets & Financial Planning – Managed financial operations across Africa, Norway, and the UK, overseeing multi-currency forecasting for £35M in global projects. Finance Strategy & Commercial Alignment – Partnered with project teams to align financial strategy with operational efficiency and long-term profitability.

Monthly Management Reporting Budgeting and Forecasting Bidding for Contracts Project Reviews Analysis Statutory Reporting Management of Staff

Final year modules: Advanced Financial Accounting II; Management Accounting Theory; Corporate Social Responsibility; Taxation II, Auditing and Practical Spanish 2.