Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the collection and reporting of financial data across the organization. To leverage on technology and new solutions to streamline and improve our analytical capabilities to meet the needs of the business.

Lots of meetings, workshops and open discussions to understand where we are today, where we want to be and how we get there.

Ability to influence and drive change.

Peoples resistance to change and breaking down silos.

Flexible and dynamic. Ability to lead and drive change to transform the finance community.

Analysis, common sense, financial, excel skills, thinking outside of the box.

IFRS Updates, plus any other as directed by management or as preferred by myself in order to meet continual professional development requirements.

ACA (2007) with ICAEW whilst at KPMG LLP (Manchester) for 3.5 years.

2 years as Lead Global Internal Audit Manager at JT International based in Manchester, travelling globally 40-50% of the time. CFE qualitification (April 2010).

Finance Entity Manager at JT International based in Geneva HQ for 18 months. Responsible for managing legal entities, liquidation, opening new entities, funding requirements etc.

Free Cash Flow Performance Management and Reporting Manager at JT International in Geneva for 8 months. Reporting Company's FCF to senior management and assisting entities with their planning and reporting.

Performance Management Manager in JT International in Geneva (from Sept 12), progressing to Performance Management Director, consolidating, managing and reporting companies planned profit and ensuring delivery of company KPI's.

Develop new team (March 16) SMART Reporting to tackle the duplication, inconsistency and inefficiency we have for financial data to focus time and energy on value added activities.

Staying within JT International most probably in an international environment. Next move may be to a particular regions finance team or to an individual market.

Getting in the door is the first important step. From there opportunities can arise from many different areas. Be willing to do jobs that may be below you and do them well.

Never underestimate anybody and treat everybody as you would like to be treated yourself. People talk and your reputation can be key to opening the next door.