Senior Project Manager / Project Manager / Product Manager / Business Consultant

На данный момент Senior Project Manager / Consultant.

Мои компетенции и опыт

With over 25 years of experience delivering complex financial, operational, and IT projects, I bring a strong track record of managing end-to-end project lifecycles, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and delivering measurable outcomes in regulated, stakeholder-rich environments.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led projects from initiation through to implementation and benefits realisation, ensuring robust governance, effective risk management, and delivery within agreed scope, time, and budget. My experience spans ERP and business systems implementation, finance and operational transformation, and change delivery using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies. I am highly confident working with senior stakeholders, producing clear governance reporting, and maintaining accountability across complex delivery environments.

In recent years, I have worked as a Senior Project Manager and Consultant delivering IT, finance systems, and process optimisation projects for a range of organisations. This has strengthened my ability to adapt quickly, manage competing priorities, and maintain delivery focus while working with diverse teams and external suppliers. Previously, in senior leadership roles, I led large-scale transformation initiatives, including ERP automation and systems integration, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and regulatory requirements.

Alongside my professional work, I have been actively involved in community volunteering in Chesterfield, delivering financial literacy and business education workshops. This experience has further strengthened my communication skills, cultural awareness, and commitment to inclusive, outcome-focused delivery within the UK context.

I am now seeking a Senior Project Manager role where I can apply my delivery expertise, governance experience, and collaborative approach to support high-quality project outcomes and organisational improvement. I am particularly motivated by roles that require strong stakeholder engagement, structured delivery frameworks, and a clear focus on benefits realisation.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience can contribute to your organisation. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Senior Project Manager / Consultant. Self-Employed – IT & Business Consulting | Aug 2022 – нужен доступ к резюме

• Led the delivery of complex IT, finance, and operational projects from initiation through to implementation and post-delivery review.
• Developed detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers in line with organisational governance frameworks.
• Managed project budgets and resources, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales, scope, and financial constraints.
• Chaired project meetings, produced highlight reports, and provided clear progress updates to senior stakeholders and clients.
• Successfully delivered ERP and CRM implementations, including SAP, MS Dynamics, Odoo, Sage, and Zoho, ensuring user adoption and operational readiness.
• Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams and third-party suppliers, managing dependencies and resolving delivery issues proactively.
• Supported change management activities, including stakeholder engagement, training coordination, and benefits realisation tracking.

Chief Financial Officer (Transformation & Project Delivery Focus). Govitall Group | Sep 2019 – Apr 2022

• Led and delivered large-scale financial and operational transformation programmes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Acted as Senior Responsible Lead for ERP automation, payroll integration, and finance systems improvement projects.
• Established robust project governance, including KPIs, budget controls, and risk management frameworks.
• Worked closely with executive stakeholders to ensure project delivery aligned with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Managed cross-border teams and external partners, ensuring consistent delivery standards and effective communication.
• Delivered improvements in financial reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and system reliability.

Senior Internal Auditor (Project & Risk Delivery). Ferrexpo AG | Sep 2018 – Aug 2019

• Managed audit and assurance projects focused on governance, risk, and internal control effectiveness.
• Planned and delivered project work programmes, coordinating teams and engaging senior stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Identified operational and financial risks, producing actionable recommendations that informed improvement initiatives.
• Supported the implementation of change actions and monitored delivery against agreed outcomes.

Earlier Career – Finance & Operations (Project-Led Roles). Various Organisations | 2001 – 2018

• Held progressively senior roles with responsibility for project coordination, systems implementation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Contributed to ERP rollouts, finance transformations, and operational change programmes across production, commercial, and service environments.

Finished projects: 
Senior Project Manager / Consultant

1. SAP Business One Implementation for Precision Engineering Firm.
2. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Rollout for Financial Services.
3. Odoo ERP Implementation for Logistics & Distribution.
4. Zoho CRM & Books Integration for Professional Services.
5. Sage X3 Upgrade & Process Optimisation.
6. Multi-Site IT Infrastructure Consolidation.
7. Data Migration & Governance Framework Project.
8. Change Management & Benefits Realisation for ERP Go-Live.
9. Post-Implementation Systems Audit & Optimisation.
10. Digital Transformation Strategy for a Retail Chain.
11. Microsoft Power Platform Implementation for Process Automation.
12. Cloud Migration & IT Infrastructure Modernization.
13. Cybersecurity Enhancement & Compliance Project.
14. BI & Data Analytics Implementation (Tableau).

Chief Financial Officer (Transformation & Project Delivery Focus)

1. Group-Wide Financial Transformation Programme.
2. ERP Automation & Systems Integration Project.
3. Multi-Country Payroll Integration & Harmonisation.
4. Operational Efficiency & Process Re-engineering Programme.
5. Post-Acquisition Finance Integration (M&A).
6. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Framework Project.
7. Budgeting, Forecasting & BI Dashboard Implementation.
8. Intercompany Reconciliation & Process Standardisation Project.
9. Shared Service Centre (SSC) Establishment Project.
10. Digital Transformation & Paperless Finance Initiative.
11. Supply Chain Finance & Working Capital Optimisation Project.

Senior Internal Auditor (Project & Risk Delivery) 

1. Operational Risk & Governance Assurance Project.
2. Financial Control Effectiveness Review.
3. IT & Systems Control Audit.
4. Post-Implementation Review of Change Initiatives.
5. Fraud Risk Management & Process Improvement.

CFO (IT development, Fin-tech, Investments)

1. Global Financial Forecasting System.
2. Liquidity & Cash Flow Management.
3. Budgeting & Management Accounting from Scratch.
4. Securing Bank Financing ($1 million.
5. Business Process Optimization (Order-to-Cash).
6. Legal Support & Tax Planning.
7. Financial Model for Australian Market Entry.
8. Management Reporting Automation (Power BI).
9. Software Development Cost Management (OPEX).
10. Crisis Management (CIS Market).
11. Implementation of KPIs for the Finance Team.
12. Preparation for Tax Audits in the EU.
13. Consolidation of Financial Reporting (Multi-currency).
14. Optimization of Contract Management with Clients.

Group Chief Financial Officer (Real Estate / Goods Manufacturing / Construction / Banking)

1. Development of Group Financial Strategy from Scratch.
2. Working Capital Management ($32 million).
3. Securing Bank Loans ($12 million).
4. Implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) System.
5. Regulation & Optimization of Business Processes (Procurement).
6. Organization & Control of Accounting.
7. Ensuring Financial & Information Security.
8. Audit Activities & Liaison with External Auditors.
9. Operational Activities (Construction Project Cash Flow).
10. Development of Financial Function Organizational Structure.
11. Tax Optimization for Banking & Manufacturing Activities.
12. Implementation of a Budgeting System (Bottom-up/Top-down).
13. Financial Modelling for Investment Projects.
14. Built a system of Relationships with Partner Banks.

Head of Internal Audit (Audit, Business Consulting, Controlling)

1. Establishing the Internal Audit Function from Scratch.
2. Procurement Audit.
3. Company Cost Reduction by 14%.
4. Warehouse & Inventory Audit.
5. Sales Department Efficiency Audit.
6. Anti-fraud Program Development.
7. Production Waste Audit.
8. IT Infrastructure & Data Security Audit.
9. Follow-up Audits (Monitoring Implementation.
10. Marketing Spend Audit (Marketing ROI)
11. Finance Department Audit.
12. Participation in Developing Internal Regulations.
13. Goods Logistics Audit.

Head of Finance Department (Planning, Cashflow management, Finance control, Finance management, Banking)

1. Full Automation of Management Accounting from Scratch.
2. Implementation of a Budgeting System.
3. Automation of Cash Flow Management.
4. Development of Business Plan & Feasibility Study for Investment Projects.
5. Set up Product Cost Management Accounting.
6. Automation of Reporting for Shareholders.
7. Implementation of Cost Controlling.
8. Automation of Financial Planning (Master Budget.
9. Optimization of Financial Document Flow.
10. Development of a Motivation System (KPI) for the Finance Department.
11. Integration of Warehouse Accounting with Financial Accounting.

Leading Economist

1. Production Program Planning.
2. Feasibility Study (TES) Development.
3. Cost Norming.
4. Production Cost Budgeting.
5. Work-in-Progress (WIP) Inventory.
6. Financial Modelling in Excel.