Noel Scott

Award-winning finance transformation director and chartered accountant with a proven track record in driving improvements in finance functions within B2B, B2C, technology, financial services, consultancy and global sectors.

Articulate SME, adept at modernising finance divisions, embedding regulatory compliance and optimising controls to deliver operational excellence, cost efficiency, employee satisfaction, customer delight and strategic growth.

A collaborative and trusted advisor at the executive level with a strong commercial mindset. Recognised for shaping high-impact initiatives that elevate financial governance, streamline processes, and harness technology.

• Finance transformation: Spearheaded large-scale finance modernisations, delivering annual savings of 30%. 
• Strategy: Skilled at translating high-level, strategic goals into operating model, process and system solutions.
• Risk and governance: Established a controls-led culture to mitigate finance risks and avoid regulatory censure.
• Process optimisation and automation: Revamped finance processes, reducing external audit costs by 25%. 
• Finance technology: Led successful ERP transitions to Oracle, NetSuite and other enterprise platforms. 
• Stakeholder engagement: Established trusted partnerships with CFOs, IT leaders, and compliance executives.
• Team leadership: Proud of skills in inspiring and maximising performance across matrixed and dispersed teams. 
• Business development: Several years’ consulting experience, increasing client satisfaction and revenue. 
• Change leader: Executed a finance renewals programme increasing global revenue by 12% over 3 years.
• Programme management: Co-authored Association of Project Management Body of Knowledge, 6th edition.
• Financial services: Skilled in insurance, pensions, asset management, ESG, Solvency II, IFRS, PRA and FCA.

Chartered Management Accountant, ACMA, CGMA (CIMA)

First Class BA (Hons) Degree. Dual honours course, University of Keele