Experienced Finance & Operations Director
Credentials
ACCA - Chartered Certified Accountant
ACCA Certificate in Business Analytics
Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt Certified
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
IOSH - Managing Safely
Finance & Strategy
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Completed in under 2.5 Years with first time passes
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Focus: Strategic finance, reporting internal controls
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Member in good standing
Leveraging data for financial decision making
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Forecasting, data visualisation, scenario modelling
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Translating complex datasets into strategic insights
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Integrating analytics into business planning and performance management
Advanced Process improvement and operational efficiency
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DMAIC Methodology
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Root cause analysis & Statistical process control
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Measurable profit improvements - Process overhaul, stock optimisation and cost reduction
Agile leadership & Project Management
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Agile project delivery and stakeholder engagement
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Practical application in cross-functional teams
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Focus on iterative delivery, sprint planning and team coaching
Risk & Compliance
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Identifying and mitigating risks
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Embedding proactive safety thinking into operational planning
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Identifying hazards and assessing risk in live environments
Why Choose Lock & Ledger?
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Chartered accountant with over 20 years of hands on experience.
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Six Sigma Black Belt - efficient, data-driven improvements in finance and operations
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Finance system expertise - Including implementation of Sage 200, and full ERP/CRM rollouts aligned to business growth and reporting needs
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Proven success in gaining ISO 9001, IS0 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditations for multiple businesses, particularly in complex, compliance-heavy sectors.
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Strong track records of improving profit margins, strengthening cash flow and building finance functions that support scaling without chaos
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Straight talking, approachable, and commercially minded. No Jargon, no fluff, just clarity and result.
