Claire qualified as a CA in 2003 with KPMG in Aberdeen. On qualification, Claire transferred to KPMG Transaction Services for five years, where she provided advice on a number of high-profile transactions. Claire moved into the oil service industry in 2008 at Private Equity backed Triton Group as Group Financial Controller, where she was heavily involved in the sale to Forum Energy Technologies and its subsequent listing. Claire also lectured at Robert Gordon University in Accounting and Finance. In her role as Head of Interim Specialists, Claire has focused on developing client relationships and undertaking technical accounting assignments. Claire has also undertaken several financial due diligence assignments and business optimisation reviews to assist companies to improve their financial performance through strategic planning.
Experience
8 years in practice across Advisory and Assurance at KPMG, 4 years in senior industry finance roles, and 3 years teaching accountancy to the next generation.
Role
As Head of our Specialists team, Claire is responsible for helping finance teams find project and interim support. She also supports the Specialists as required with everything from technical input to training and development.
Expertise
Financial Due Diligence, Technical Accounting & Business Optimisation.