James Archibald
Finance, Commercial and Operations Director
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About
Technology, Commercial and Finance Director with a demonstrated history of working in the technology & telecommunications industry. Skilled in Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, and Business Cases. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor focused in International Business from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd. CIMA qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
An entrepreneurial approach together with commercial diligence are the foundations upon which I have built a successful career. Through leading and empowering talented teams I support them in overcoming financial, time and experience constraints to deliver a high quality Commercial & Finance function to C-level colleagues. Drives revenue through aligning financial systems and reporting with business directions and delivering robust financial management, business planning, and cost control.
Highlights include
- Delivering double digit $m annual revenue through pricing optimisation
- Streamlining forecast to remove 15 days from monthly process
- Improving degree of accuracy in monthly forecast in line with benchmarks of a high performing organisation
- Reengineered financial accounting to recognise revenue by market sector
Specialties
- Business Insight
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Plans
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Leadership & Development
- Financial Management
- System Implementation
Experience
Technology, Commercial and Finance Director with a demonstrated history of working in the technology & telecommunications industry. Skilled in Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, and Business Cases. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor focused in International Business from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd. CIMA qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).
An entrepreneurial approach together with commercial diligence are the foundations upon which I have built a successful career. Through leading and empowering talented teams I support them in overcoming financial, time and experience constraints to deliver a high quality Commercial & Finance function to C-level colleagues. Drives revenue through aligning financial systems and reporting with business directions and delivering robust financial management, business planning, and cost control.
Highlights include
- Delivering double digit $m annual revenue through pricing optimisation
- Streamlining forecast to remove 15 days from monthly process
- Improving degree of accuracy in monthly forecast in line with benchmarks of a high performing organisation
- Reengineered financial accounting to recognise revenue by market sector
Specialties
- Business Insight
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Plans
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Leadership & Development
- Financial Management
- System Implementation
Education
BSc in Business Administration, Upper Second-Class Honours | Cardiff University, 1999-2002
CIMA Professional Qualification, fist time passes, 2003-2006
Dixons Graduate Development Programme 2003-2005
Presentation & Public Speaking Mastery Level 2 | Simply Amazing Training, London, Dec 2016-Jan 2017
IFRS 15 training | PWC
MIT Sloan School of Management | Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities
MIT Sloan School of Management | Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
