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NEOMDirector - Financial Planning and Performance Management
Apr. 2025Saudi ArabiaLead enterprise‑level financial strategy, governance, and performance management across NEOM’s multi‑billion‑dollar giga‑project portfolio. Partner with CEOs, Boards, and sovereign stakeholders to shape long‑range financial plans, investment cases, and capital allocation decisions.
Key achievements:
• Directed financial governance and commercial oversight for multi‑billion‑dollar programmes, ensuring transparency, audit alignment, and disciplined execution.
• Strengthened financial control frameworks and reporting systems, improving reporting accuracy by 50% and accelerating decision‑making.
• Delivered 5% cost savings through enhanced commercial governance, contract optimisation, and efficiency initiatives.
• Provided forward‑looking financial insight through scenario modelling, risk assessment, and value‑driver analysis.
• Influenced strategic decisions at CEO and Board level, aligning financial strategy with programme delivery and long‑term value creation.
NEOMDirector of FP&A
Apr. 2023 - Mar. 2025Saudi ArabiaAccountable for the financial management and reporting of NEOM Land Mobility, shaping the full budget cycle, forecasting framework and long‑term strategic plans across Rail, Road, Water and Vertical mobility initiatives.
Electro RentFinance Director - EMEA
Nov. 2022 - Apr. 2023Greater LondonRegional finance leader across six countries, responsible for financial strategy, governance, and operational performance.
Key achievements:
• Led a 29‑member finance organisation, driving operational excellence and financial discipline.
• Delivered 5% revenue growth and improved asset utilisation, working‑capital efficiency, and cash management.
• Strengthened ERP (D365) performance and financial controls, enhancing compliance and resilience.
• Improved treasury operations and forecasting accuracy to support liquidity and expansion.
• Served as a Board member, driving governance, risk oversight, and strategic growth.
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' SchoolVice Chairman Governing Body
Apr. 2020 - Mar. 2023HatfieldGovernance, oversight, and strategic leadership for a leading UK educational institution.
Toll GroupVP Finance - EMEA
Aug. 2019 - Apr. 2023United KingdomEnterprise finance leader across nine countries, overseeing financial strategy, governance, commercial performance, and turnaround execution.
Key achievements:
• Restored all entities to profitability within 18 months through restructuring and disciplined performance management.
• Delivered a 25% reduction in G&A, strengthening profitability and operational resilience.
• Delivered 20% revenue growth through improve pricing and sales processes.
• Released USD 50m in banking facilities through improved cash‑flow forecasting and working‑capital optimisation.
• Reduced debtor days by 10 days, improving liquidity and stability.
• Led financial recovery from a major cyberattack, safeguarding financial integrity and restoring continuity.
• Served as a Board member, driving governance, risk oversight, and strategic growth.
WorleyParsonsChief Financial Officer (South Africa)
Aug. 2011 - Apr. 2019Saudi Arabia & Bahrain• Led acquisition valuation, due diligence, and integration for Pangea’s acquisition by WorleyParsons.
• Increased credit facilities by 50% and reduced financing costs by 0.5%.
• Implemented ERP integration across finance, project, and HR functions, improving reporting accuracy by 25%.
• Strengthened governance and financial controls during rapid growth.
• Secured optimal shareholder value through strategic negotiation and capital structuring.
WorleyFinance Director & Director of Shared Services (Saudi Arabia & Bahrain)
Jan. 2007 - May. 2019Saudi ArabiaExecutive leader with full responsibility for Finance, HR, Legal, Procurement, Facilities, and Administration across two countries.
Key achievements:
• Increased profitability by 270% over six years through commercial discipline and governance.
• Reduced debtor outstanding by 50% and improved cash position by 25% within six months.
• Delivered 20% cost reduction through process redesign and ERP transformation (Oracle).
• Negotiated a JV agreement securing USD 800m+ in long‑term contracts.
• Implemented nationalisation frameworks, regulatory compliance, and standardised governance processes.
• Served as Board member across three companies.
WorleyParsonsChief Financial Officer
Jan. 2007 - Aug. 2011South Africa• Led acquisition valuation, due diligence, and integration for Pangea’s acquisition by WorleyParsons.
• Increased credit facilities by 50% and reduced financing costs by 0.5%.
• Implemented ERP integration across finance, project, and HR functions, improving reporting accuracy by 25%.
• Strengthened governance and financial controls during rapid growth.
• Secured optimal shareholder value through strategic negotiation and capital structuring.
London General HoldingGroup Consolidation Manager
Dec. 2004 - Oct. 2006United Kingdom
Various ComapniesSenior Financial Consultant
Mar. 2001 - Nov. 2004United KingdomWorked on various assignments including projects in forensic investigations, developed a consolidation model and completed the year end consolidation together with financial statements under German HGS and IAS standards.
DeloitteSenior Auditor
Jan. 1997 - Feb. 2001Pretoria, Gauteng, South AfricaIn my role at Deloitte, I successfully completed my audit article training, managing audits across various sectors, including Financial Services and Manufacturing. I was seconded to the New Zealand Post Consultancy to support a $100M contract with the South African Post Office. This experience enhanced my analytical skills and deepened my understanding of compliance standards in auditing, financial statements and taxation returns.
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