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Brian Smith, FCMA has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Brian currently serves as the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Pureprint Group, a leading marketing, technology, and print services business. Prior to joining Pureprint Group, Brian held the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Douglas & Gordon, a prominent independent estate agency in London.

Before this, Brian worked as a Management Consultant (Interim) in the Group Procurement department at Tesco PLC. Brian also served as the Head of Finance, FP&A (Interim) at TUI, where they played a crucial role in building the newly formed Destination Services global division.

In addition to their interim roles, Brian has extensive experience in finance and operations. Brian served as the Finance Director & COO (Interim) at Hamilton Roarke Limited, providing financial and operational consultancy to a group of firms specializing in renewable green energy products. Brian also worked as a Senior Project Manager at Everest Home Improvements, leading high-profile change programs and projects.

Brian's early career includes roles in the IT and technical support fields at Oxford City Council and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Brian gained diverse experience during this time, including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) accreditation.

Throughout their career, Brian has demonstrated strong leadership skills, successfully driving business transformations and strategic reviews. Brian has a proven track record of achieving sustainable, profitable growth and implementing control and compliance processes.

Brian Smith, FCMA has a diverse education history. In 1994, Smith attended the University of Birmingham, where they obtained a Bachelor of Social Science (BSocSc) degree with a focus on Money, Banking & Finance (Hons). From 2001 to 2003, they pursued further education at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, acquiring a CIMA certification in Accountancy and Financial Management. In 2014 and 2015, they attended The Manchester Metropolitan University and obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Strategic Business Management. Smith also completed additional certifications, including the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in May 2021, and the Business Analytics: Decision Making Using Data certification from Cambridge Judge Business School in May 2020. It is important to note that no specific information is available regarding Smith's educational background prior to their enrollment at the University of Birmingham.