About Me

• Accountable for $1B in financial assets. Clients have included; BG Group PLC, Bissell Inc. and Evertz Inc.
• Global commercial mind-set, completing projects and growth equity stage for companies across the UK, EMEA, Russia, Asia, USA.
• Industry experience and specialisms include; Technology, Software, Oil & Gas, Private Equity, Banking, Payments, Media, Recruitment, Healthcare, Travel / Hospitality and Charity sector.
• Adept at introducing innovative solutions reducing operational costs, from $400k to $250k.
• Implemented a new finance system (Snow Software and Netcentric) which was subsequently utilised by 300 staff globally.
• Competent in securing equity funds and meeting funding requirements, pivotal in the securing of $10M funding at Seroff & Associates.
• Skilled in the securing and closure of large contracts personally secured a lucrative project with the Head of Finance for ExclusiveGP (part of the F1 Group). Revenue of $800 million.
• Possesses exceptional financial planning and reporting skills with a deep understanding of advanced accounting methodologies and IFRS conventions.
• Persuasive communicator delivers compelling presentations gaining critical client buy-in.

• Leadership & Delegation
• Financial Strategy & Analysis
• Forecasting, Budgeting & Reporting
• Taxation & Accounting, Growth Equity Stage
• Leveraging & Risk Management
• Revenue Recognition & Analysis
• Process Improvement & System Implementation
• UK GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS9, IFRS15
• Fund Raising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence
• Payroll Management & Credit Control

Financial Consultant - LP Consultancy InvestCap Limited - Jan 2013 – Present

• Finance Director for UK Payments Administration (part of Bank of England) responsible for the team of 8; Managements Accountants and book-keepers for four different banking sectors (Open Banking, Cheque & Credit clearing, BACS, Faster Payments) as well as then dormant CHAPS department. Involved in implementing and upgrading their accounting system to allow for large consolidated accounts previously this process was not done; reviewing and updating the financial policies and processes for the company. Involved in the major audit with the Bank of England.
  - Major Responsibilities: Prepare timely and accurate Net Assets Values, Yields, Distributions and other fund accounting output for subsequent review. Deal with Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) legal documents with each of their legal departments in order to help make decisions on Shareholders’ behalf. Revenue of £115M.
• Head of Finance and undertaking a consultancy role for ExclusiveGP (part of F1 Group). Private-equity backed. Revenue of $800M.
• Deputy CFO for Netcentric. M&A project post acquisition. Revenue of £50M.
• Group CFO – Vermilion Group - overseeing recruitment, property and investment start-ups.
• Integral part of setting up various financial systems, processes and reporting. Revenue of £8M.
• Advising Seroff & Associates, exclusive Financial Consultant to a specialist “Soccer 360” project – securing $10M funding, bid writing and performing financial analysis. Private-equity backed. Revenue of $300M.
• Consultant to Evertz Microsystems Ltd – Monitoring and reviewing expenses and costs such as overheads and wages to consistently target 30% gross profit margin. M&A project post acquisition. Private-equity backed. Revenue of $1B.
• Finance Director (project-based role) for British Heart Foundation Retail side of this charity. Revenue of £200M.
• Involvement in Starlight Music Charity - acting as Head of Finance, implementing Sage System and improving the organisation’s ability to access financial data. Revenue of £500k.
• Manager for BG Group Plc - conducting complex financial analyses on oil price changes, budgets, cash flows, operating results, and business plans to determine the rates of return and capital/cash flow requirements. Evaluated multiple transactions up to $500,000 in size. Revenue of $1B.
• Lollaksi Limited was another client, involving collaboration with the CEO and management on budgeting, long-term planning, and global growth in the USA, South Africa, Indonesia, and India. Turned around supply chain delivering $100,000 in savings. Revenue of £1.5M.
• Bissell Inc. - Collaborated with Vice President Head of Finance to establish forecasts and budgets for EMEA. Grew sales 10% by realigning marketing approach gap. Increased average revenue by 23%. Revenue of £400M.

Group CFO - Snow Software - Jun 2011 – Mar 2015      

• Directed financial accounting activities including billing, payroll, P&L management, accounts payable/receivable, and preparation of financial statements, to assure budget compliance.
• Evaluated reporting systems, accounting procedures and investment activities to recommend and effect modifications in operating systems, budgets, and other controls.
• Accurately forecasted financial performance, budget hours, payroll, and sales.
• Implemented new computerised accounting system to meet strategic business needs.
• Improved credit control functions through improved controls and communication with clients resulting in reduction of debtor days from 60+ to 30 days.

Finance Director - Clinical Professionals  Feb 2010 – May 2011             

• Oversaw all accounting activities for company.
• Prepared monthly financial reports for management on a timely basis.
• Liaised with external accountants and financial institutions for corporate reporting. Resolved complex problems and process bottlenecks. Ensuring compliance and analysing financial statements.
• Worked alongside the Vice President Head of Finance to establish forecasts and budgets for EMEA.
• Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen operations.

Finance Manager/Controller - Jigsaw Design Studio - Feb 2004 – Jan 2010         

• Instituted new accounting procedures and spearheaded the development of manuals for training.
• Delivered PAYE statutory filings within established revenue deadlines.
• Prepared purchase and sales ledgers, and analysed all general ledgers.
• Liaised with creditors regarding payments of accounts, dealt with their queries, and coordinated with clients.

• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants - CIMA, London, United Kingdom
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management Analysis - Kingston University Business and Law, London, United Kingdom
• High School Diploma; Grammar School (Rijeka, Croatia) - A Levels with distinction – in Maths, Psychology, English, Italian and Croatian