Nigel Dargan
Hurstbourne Tarrant,ENF
Summary
A highly motivated, versatile and innovative Financial Controller possessing a wide range of operational and managerial expertise. A successful track record in all financial areas. Commercially astute with significant experience in operations and strategic management. Adept at project and change management with the determination to perform to the highest standards whilst maintaining the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. A confident communicator at all levels with strong interpersonal and presentation skills, accustomed to motivating and leading teams in high profile environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Director
Custom Interconnect Ltd
Andover, Hampshire
06.2023 - Current
- Led financial planning and analysis initiatives for strategic decision-making.
- Developed and implemented budgeting processes across multiple departments.
- Managed cash flow forecasting to ensure financial stability and liquidity.
Interim Financial Controller
Meiyume Ltd, Glamox Luxonic Ltd
01.2022 - Current
- For the last 6 months, I have worked as an interim Financial Controller for a private client's estate, Meiyume Ltd, Glamox Luxonic Ltd.
Business Owner
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Running my own business, supplying outdoor garden furniture via different platforms.
- Procurement from Europe and Asia, marketing, sales, local delivery radius, UK national logistics service.
- Customer support service, spares and repairs with a warranty service.
Financial Controller
Teledyne Reynolds
Newbury
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Management of a team of 10 personnel and a member of the senior management team.
- Role covered all aspects of finance for the company and significant experience in XA accounting systems.
- Lead as business partner to the Operations Director and sales Business Development Manager to improve performance, cost saving and increase turnover.
- Responsible for generating the Business plan, measuring a rolling forecast against the plan, producing reports showing cost and performance with monthly, quarterly, and yearly review.
- Managing the KPI report to corporate as well as the cash flow forecast.
- Strategic responsibility for Intercompany / Global reconciliation via Onestream and liaising with the senior board in the United States.
- Accountable for financial / project management on contracts for more than 12 months.
- Fully accountable for the audit control and annual inventory count, achieving a consistent clean audit report.
- An excellent track record from taking the EBIT performance from 10% to 24%, whilst revenue stayed reasonably flat.
Financial Controller
Lee Filters
Andover
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Accountable for all management, using SAGE Line 1000, of the control accounts, prepayments, accruals and month end journals, inter-company group reconciliation.
- Line management responsibilities of team of 10 Managers.
- Excellent track record in producing management packs and revenue reports for the board complying with UK and US GAAP.
- Responsible for producing financial and strategic plans and strategic responsibility for fixed assets management and Capex management.
- Interim responsibility for the Finance Director when absent from the business.
- Key lead on introducing and project managing for BI implementation Qlikview.
- A key achievement was saving Lee Filters in excess of £1m, inside three years, with managing obsolescent/slow moving inventory.
- Fully responsible for managing the year end audit, including inventory management, slow moving and obsolescent products, product allocation and warehouse management.
- Experience of cash forecasting, expense management and budget controls.
Management Accountant
Lee Filters
Andover
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Accountable for producing monthly management accounts, daily bank reconciliation, AR, AP, journals and intercompany reconciliations.
- Responsible for electronic upload to HMRC for Intrastat, EC sales listings and VAT returns, duty deferment account and IPR relief.
- Proven success in managing a complex payroll and cash management set up.
Production Manager
Lee Filters
Andover
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Ensuring the legislative compliance in relation to health, safety & environmental aspects for all sites.
- Responsible for the full production processes, 4 departments., 30 members of personnel, producing work schedules, yield performance, cost control and project management.
- Experience of chairing management meetings, producing monthly performance reports and reporting to the board of directors.
Quality Control Manager
Lee Filters
Andover
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Responsible for all quality aspects of manufactured items and quality inspection for raw material inspection and approval.
- Accountable for a team of 8 personnel, reporting on a monthly basis to the senior management team.
- Introduced lean manufacturing, managed process re-engineering and worked towards British Standards conformity.
Education
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) -
University of Southampton
01.2009
10 GCSEs including English and maths -
Winton School
Andover01.1989
Personal Details
Full, clean driving license. Enjoy a variety of different team sports and support my local under 15s football team as a Coach. A passion for travel, culture and cuisine.
Timeline
Finance Director
Custom Interconnect Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Interim Financial Controller
Meiyume Ltd, Glamox Luxonic Ltd
01.2022 - Current
Business Owner
01.2020 - 01.2022
Financial Controller
Teledyne Reynolds
01.2017 - 01.2020
Financial Controller
Lee Filters
01.2012 - 01.2017
Management Accountant
Lee Filters
01.2004 - 01.2012
Production Manager
Lee Filters
01.2000 - 01.2004
Quality Control Manager
Lee Filters
01.1997 - 01.2000
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) -
University of Southampton
10 GCSEs including English and maths -
Winton School