First female CFO in Saudi Arabia. Confident, resilient and approachable. Commercially and strategically focussed finance professional with considerable expertise within FMCG (Food Production), leisure, welfare and retail sectors. Involved in both internal financial due diligence, strategy and integration following takeover, restructuring and redefining businesses. Chairman of Zortrax and trustee of Wild Things!-educational charity from Scotland. Multilingual, pro-active and results-orientated manager, pragmatic and commercially orientated individual who has shown the ability to influence and succeed in a variety of industries and influence at all levels of management. A good communicator who is able to identify and focus action on the key aspects of each industry. An ambitious, highly energetic change and transformational manager. Demonstrates ability to streamline business operations that drives growth, increase efficiency and bottom-line profit. Strong qualifications in change management, implementing ERP systems (Oracle, Navision) and developing financial control policies and procedures. Represents hands-on management style in development and implementation of strategic plans to ensure company growth. Sees the big picture and plan appropriate strategies to achieve results. Shows strong background in carrying out independent appraisals. Well-disciplined with proven ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. Shows a successful track record of leading project teams in highly commercial and large organisations with exposure and involvement in all key functions of the business. Strong team builder who fosters an atmosphere that encourages talented individuals to balance high-level skills with maximum production. Effectively communicates direction, commits people to action and conveys complex information in easily understood formats. Computer literate. Willing to relocate. Open to travel.