James Archibald

Technology, Commercial and Finance Director with a demonstrated history of working in the technology & telecommunications industry. Skilled in Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, and Business Cases. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor focused in International Business from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd. CIMA qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

An entrepreneurial approach together with commercial diligence are the foundations upon which I have built a successful career. Through leading and empowering talented teams I support them in overcoming financial, time and experience constraints to deliver a high quality Commercial & Finance function to C-level colleagues. Drives revenue through aligning financial systems and reporting with business directions and delivering robust financial management, business planning, and cost control.

Highlights include:
• Delivering double digit $m annual revenue through pricing optimisation
• Streamlining forecast to remove 15 days from monthly process
• Improving degree of accuracy in monthly forecast in line with benchmarks of a high performing organisation
• Reengineered financial accounting to recognise revenue by market sector

Specialties: 
• Business Insight
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Plans
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Leadership & Development
• Financial Management
• System Implementation

Technology, Commercial and Finance Director with a demonstrated history of working in the technology & telecommunications industry. Skilled in Capital Budgeting, Budgeting, Business Planning, Analytical Skills, and Business Cases. Strong finance professional with a Bachelor focused in International Business from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd. CIMA qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

An entrepreneurial approach together with commercial diligence are the foundations upon which I have built a successful career. Through leading and empowering talented teams I support them in overcoming financial, time and experience constraints to deliver a high quality Commercial & Finance function to C-level colleagues. Drives revenue through aligning financial systems and reporting with business directions and delivering robust financial management, business planning, and cost control.

Highlights include:
• Delivering double digit $m annual revenue through pricing optimisation
• Streamlining forecast to remove 15 days from monthly process
• Improving degree of accuracy in monthly forecast in line with benchmarks of a high performing organisation
• Reengineered financial accounting to recognise revenue by market sector

Specialties: 
• Business Insight
• Financial Analysis
• Strategic Plans
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Leadership & Development
• Financial Management
• System Implementation

BSc in Business Administration, Upper Second-Class Honours | Cardiff University, 1999-2002

CIMA Professional Qualification, fist time passes, 2003-2006

Dixons Graduate Development Programme 2003-2005

Presentation & Public Speaking Mastery Level 2 | Simply Amazing Training, London, Dec 2016-Jan 2017 

IFRS 15 training | PWC

MIT Sloan School of Management | Internet of Things: Business Implications and Opportunities

MIT Sloan School of Management | Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS        Chartered Institute of Management Accountants