Feedback & Testimonials
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NEWS FLASH FROM CJM;
Semi-finalist in the BRIGHT IDEAS BUSINESS COMPETITION held at the SECC 28.3.09
Up against a Dragons Den style panel of four of Scottish Business leading lights, CJM Project Financial Management Ltd made it into the Semi Finals of this £30,000 prestigious competition, and given a host of very innovative “physical products" which made it through to the Semi Finals we were very happy with our placing - we were one of a very few "service" companies to make it through. The heats were all held in front of an audience and we successfully communicated our Pathfinder Project Financial Management Methodology across and our business aims - it was received very well, and this was shown by the quality of questions from the Dragon's. This is a major achievement for the company, long may this type of success continue.
This is a selection of the most recent testimonials and feedback received over the past two years;
on FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE AND CONTROL
Provision of strong financial governance and control, leading to continuous on target financial management of complex programmes of work. Flexible style when working across a global remit with multi disciplined projects. Strong relationship building enabling delivery of focused financial input into feasibility and business case construction. By working with all levels of programme teams he ensures that initial project budgets are robust and are developed into latest estimates throughout the project lifecycle. Garry Fingland, (Strategy Director Information Systems, Diageo Plc).Sept 2008
"Just wanted to say thanks for all this financial work. It's really helping me focus some more on my management and your providing value. I was not able to focus on and apply effort too. Great stuff - really appreciated!" Kevin Reid, (Diageo Project U Program Manager, Norwalk, Connecticut) April 2009
on BEING PRAGMATIC
A desire to make things better through sustained improvements. Colin has a great ability to take a problem, describe it in words that people can relate to and split into constituent elements for further analysis/action and resolution. Colin has strong people skills, he is a good leader as well as being a strong team player.Donald Dempsey, Global Service Delivery Director, Diageo Plc. July 2008.
on CONSOLIDATED REPORTING;
Peter Goodman (Information Systems Finance Director, Diageo PLC) said in a note to the Information Systems Leadership Team; “Attached is the Business Performance Management Pack. I hope you will agree with us that this is an enormous step forward in terms of reporting and managing the holistic performance of the IS function globally. We would like to recognise the fantastic work done by both our teams in achieving this. In particular, Colin McNally and two other have been the architects and constructors of this great new report. Many thanks to all of you for your commitment and energy to deliver this.” March 2008
Lauren Spagnola (Dir of IS Planning) said on the delivery of a Global IS Business Performance Management deck; “I must say, I am personally very excited and this as been a truly impressive team effort! Thanks so much for all of the hard work and unbelievable orchestration to get us here. It is a tremendous step for our function and will make a true difference in F08 and beyond.” March 2008
on FOCUS
“Operates in determined and purposeful manner. Pushes to achieve concrete goals. Use experience to focus on key issues, with a clear set of strategic priorities. Brings diplomacy and mitigation to issues. Ruthlessly focused on hitting deadlines.” John Johnston, Director of Customer Service, Guinness. August 2007
on BEING PART OF THE TEAM
“Provides coaching and feedback and has valuable insights about others. Looks for opportunities to help others learn and develop beyond what is formally expected. Builds good working relationships.” Stephen Pritchard, Director of Supply Chain, IS, Diageo Plc. March 2007
"Colin adopted from the start a very good way of working taking the 'trusted partnering' approach. This allowed both teams to work very closely , effectively and quickly together. This enabled us to reach out objective quickly , both obtaining a baseline for programme status and finances.. The good work done provides the foundation for managing this programme going forward. The model adopted should be used for other programmes, especially the Financial Tracker" Brendan Heneghan, Risk and Quality Practice, GTS, IBM. July 2009
on WORKING WITH THE THIRD AND PUBLIC SECTOR
"For 5 years Colin McNally has prepared and independently reviewed our accounts for presentation to South Ayrshire Council, who are our main funding body, He has been been most helpful with advice on our bookkeeping" Fiona Craig, Treasurer, GDVIC. February 2009
on SMALL BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
William Lyle, South Ayrshire Joinery business, May 2009 said "Colin directly and now through CJM has been doing my accounts and financial paperwork for the last four years since I went self employed, he is extremely professional and trust worthy and I would recommend him to anyone"