Shamela Dixon

I am a Project Finance Controller with over 10 years’ experience working across UK and international projects in infrastructure, engineering, healthcare, and professional services. I enjoy working closely with senior leaders and project teams to keep projects commercially sound through strong financial control, realistic forecasting, and effective cash flow management. I am particularly interested in improving financial processes, managing risk, and making sure financial information is clear, timely, and useful for decision-making. Alongside my technical experience, I have managed and developed finance teams, including overseas direct reports, and value building strong relationships, clear accountability, and consistent ways of working. My background covers full project lifecycle finance, consolidated P&L and intercompany reporting, audits and year-end accounts, and the use of ERP systems such as Oracle, Sage 50, Xero, QuickBooks, and Kyriba, supported by strong Excel skills and a practical, collaborative approach.

• Over 10 years’ experience in finance and accounting across UK and international organisations
• Senior project finance and financial control roles supporting infrastructure, engineering, healthcare, and professional services projects
• Full project lifecycle responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, funding, and commercial oversight
• Consolidated P&L reporting, intercompany accounting, audits, and year-end financial statements
• Management and development of finance teams, including overseas direct reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement with directors, senior management, banks, and project teams
• Extensive experience with ERP systems and complex, multi-entity financial data

• ACCA part-qualified
• Strong technical foundation in financial and management accounting
• Practical application of accounting standards within commercial environments
• Ongoing professional development alongside senior finance roles