Neil qualified as a Management Accountant in the United Kingdom whilst at Courtauld Textiles PLC. After gaining experience in several high-profile companies such as Mirror Group and Railtrack, he moved to the engineering and construction company, Alstom Power Plants UK.

In 2003, Neil moved to Malaysia as the Country Financial Director for Alstom and subsequently undertook the same role in Singapore and Thailand. After leaving Alstom in 2010, Neil established and grew his own successful business, which has expanded to include multiple locations in both Malaysia and Indonesia. 

He enjoys performing in challenging environments, solving problems, and building & working in teams whilst striving towards achieving goals and aspirations. Neil has a down-to-earth, practical approach with his clients thanks to his wide range of experience in financial management, business growth and operating SME businesses. 

Throughout his career, he has:

• New business development – Established and set up a business with ownership for defining the business model, securing ongoing funding capital, sourcing locations, creating marketing content, recruiting expert child development gymnastics instructors and leading, mentoring and training staff to drive performance and outstanding customer service levels. 

• Business Planning – Developed a budgeting and a strategic financial review process. Implemented and oversaw the running of these processes, which included monthly financials, cash flow, company and team KPI’s. Recently subcontracted to a Company that offers a new and unique technology. Reviewed their new business model and developed a business plan with an emphasis on cash flow. This led to a revised cash funding solution to the one originally envisaged. 

• Cashflow – Developed, implemented and ran the cashflow forecasting process. Negotiated loans and overdrafts with a bank to fund growth and working capital. Calculated the company’s valuation to derive the share price for offering to new and existing investors 

• Commercial – Negotiation and renegotiation of various types of contracts. Dealing successfully with disputes and claims related to contracts. 

• Team Building & Management – Built several teams in several countries and cultures, developing and improving competencies. Instigated right sizing exercises as appropriate to business needs and activity levels. 

• Finance and IT Transformation - As Country Finance Director, led the initiative to transform team issues and enhance the IT infrastructure. Reviewed existing processes; reorganised finance department; brought accounts up to date; resolved long-standing issues; trained and mentored teams; reinforced clear expectation of ethics and standards; led the implementation of new server; and overhauled IT infrastructure. 

• Cost Reduction - Implemented successful cost reduction schemes whilst improving quality and timeliness of service. 

• Finance Management
• Financial Strategy Planning
• Budget Management
• Forecasting
• Stakeholder Management
• Financial Modelling and Reporting
• Change Management
• Systems Implementation
• Financial Data Analysis
• Financial and Commercial Risk Management
• Best Practices
• Compliance
• Cross-functional Team Leadership
• Training and Mentoring
• Building Shareholder Wealth
• Financial and Management Reporting
• Negotiations and Re-Negotiations

1. Education
2. Major Engineering & Construction
3. Textiles
4. Timber
5. Printing
6. Infrastructure
7. Transport
8. Engineering Services
9. Technology