Ian Gordon

Siemens had the role of Master Systems Integrator for the construction of the new Terminal 2 at Heathrow Airport. I developed the project controls function to meet the BAA requirements for earned value reporting of project progress and costs, work breakdown structures, budgets and deliverables. KPI’s,risk review and change management processes

Engaged with both investors and the businesses seeking funding. For the businesses themselves this involved critically reviewing business plans or assisting in preparing business projections and potential funding models. For investors, looking at different funding structures and mechanisms for drawing down funding into projects, outline details of shareholders and subscription agreements and organising the due diligence process

Established new Chinese production capacity for the Pedigree Group to support demand for the ‘Sindy’ doll brand within major retailers such as M&S and Woolworths. Led all aspects of the operation, including close liaison between the factory, UK senior management and designers to achieve the highest quality at the lowest unit cost. Ensured that Pedigree consistently achieved extremely demanding retailer standards, meeting delivery and quality criteria, avoiding substantial penalty payments and building a cre

Controlled the management reporting across the Hong Kong and China operations, Preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and statutory returns.Led the Finance, HR and Administration and Company Secretarial functions and managed the Hong Kong office with a direct reporting line to the Group HO. Involved in all projects, Set up project budgeting and reporting systems with quarterly full reviews and monthly management reports. Oversaw the introduction & development of Agresso relational database system

Introduced Lotus Notes and electronic reporting, Internal Audit function and coordinated the introduction of a management reporting system.Project Coordinator for a management system development project with E & Y Management Consultants. Established the Internal Audit Department, operational charter, performance benchmarks, Internal Audit timetable for Hong Kong and Singapore operations and ISO 9002 Internal Audit function after gaining ISO 9002 certification

Managing the accountants of the operating Companies, Consolidating of the Group results & Audit ,Accounts for Offshore Holding Companies and changes in Group shareholding structure. Production of Budget Packs. Liaison with the Directors & Project Managers in preparing contracts. Ensuring compliance with the Contractual obligations and appropriate accounting procedures . Joint Venture reporting. Coordinating the introduction of HSBC electronic banking system. Acting as Company Sec and prep of Board Minutes

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