Experience

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  Strategic property research

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Research analyst

  Responsibilities included project management, data analysis, client and supplier liaison, questionnaire design, sample compilation, field work, data capturing, tabulation, report compilation and financial administration.

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  Niche research

  Feb 1997 - Feb 2006

  Research director

  I headed up the quantitative research department to provide insights to a diverse range of sectors in Southern Africa. Key partner in the companies strategic planning, with full P&L responsibilities.Benchmark and annual tracking studies, satisfaction surveys, advertising impact awareness, concept studies, product testing and development and mystery shopping programmes were the core competencies of this compact and dynamic research house.

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  Four pin plug advertising and design

  Mar 2006 - Oct 2016

  Head of finance

  The Head of Finance role saw me managing corporate finances in both the UK as well as South Africa, implementing strategies which increased revenue and profitability to levels not previously attained, and then improving on those year on year. The company’s mantra was #ThinkDesignCreateResults, and in taking charge of my management team I was able to continue to deliver results while maintaining a healthy work environment.

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  Surrey sports park

  Nov 2016 - Dec 2021

  Leading the Corporate Services function of Surrey Sports Park, comprising Finance, IT, Marketing Systems and the Administration departments. The role manages departments that have a cross-functional impact across the business, drives continuous improvement, ensures customer service excellence and robust systems of internal control. Heading up the transactional finance department, driving continuous process improvement and significant experience in financial management, solving challenges, leading teams & managing budgets with expertise in commercial business. Appointed initially on a contract basis to develop and refine robust financial operations, to ensure financial compliance across the business. Significant experience in financial management, solving challenges, cash flow management, leading teams & managing budgets with expertise in commercial business.

  • Head Of Corporate Services

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Head Of Finance

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Finance Manager

    Nov 2016 - Mar 2019
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  Australian high commission

  Dec 2021 - now

  Head of finance

  Heading up the finance function for the European Regional Service Delivery Hub in London.