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David Macfarlane

East Horsley,Surrey

Summary

Hands-on Finance Professional with a track record of leading high performing, motivated teams. Through my career, I developed the ability to define and develop strategy and to translate that into operational goals and performance. I have a naturally collaborative approach and enjoy working in teams.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial controller - Product Solutions Business

Exxonmobil
Houston, Texas
2018.07 - 2023.07


  • Responsible for accounting, reporting, business analysis, risk management and audit for worldwide business - ~$250G turnover, ~$20G net income.
  • Led 1000 Staff with activities in over 50 countries - managed annual budget of ~$200M.
  • Managed monthly, quarterly and annual financial processes.
  • Analysed and reviewed ongoing business performance
  • Reviewed annual financial statements, collaborating with audit partners to produce statutory accounts.
  • Design and ongoing review of risk management systems including use of internal controls and audit
  • Design and monitoring of Corporate Governance for ~40 Joint Venture Companies
  • Key member of business leadership team
  • Leadership role in worldwide financial organisation - responsible for strategy, employee development, and inclusion and diversity activities for ~7000 staff

Tax compliance manager

Exxonmobil
Houston, Texas
2015.07 - 2018.07
  • Responsible for ExxonMobil worldwide tax compliance activities - corporation taxes, indirect taxes, excise taxes
  • 400 staff - 10 countries

Financial Controller - Africa

ExxonMobil
Houston, Texas
2012.07 - 2015.07
  • Responsible for accounting, reporting, business analysis, risk management and audit for Exxonmobil's Upstream Africa business
  • 200 staff in 6 countries

Various individual and leadership roles

Exxonmobil
UK/Ireland/Hungary/Qatar/USA
1989.12 - 2012.07

Several different roles across the finance function in different businesses and countries

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen
09/1985 - 12/1989

Skills

  • Leading large, diverse organisations
  • Strategic thinker
  • Ability to drive change
  • Collaborative approach
  • Team player
  • Transparent and direct communication style
  • Deep financial skills built across a wide range of businesses in different countries

Affiliations

  • Finance Director and Treasurer of my local sports club - 1000 members
  • Watching my daughter play senior women's football - Leatherhead FC (England tier 6)
  • All things Motherwell FC
  • Playing golf and tennis

Certification

Qualified ACMA

Post career

I recently retired and moved back to the UK after many years abroad


After taking a bit of a breather, I'm now looking at Non-Executive roles in the private and charity sectors


As a lifelong Motherwell fan, I'm excited by the chance to bring my skills and experience to help the club in any way I can

Timeline

Financial controller - Product Solutions Business

Exxonmobil
2018.07 - 2023.07

Tax compliance manager

Exxonmobil
2015.07 - 2018.07

Financial Controller - Africa

ExxonMobil
2012.07 - 2015.07

Various individual and leadership roles

Exxonmobil
1989.12 - 2012.07

Qualified ACMA

Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies

Robert Gordon University
09/1985 - 12/1989
David Macfarlane