Ian Freeland

Ian Freeland has gained significant experience in financial planning and analysis roles throughout their career. Ian most recently served as the Head of FP&A at Basis Technologies, where they established the FP&A function and implemented tools to provide meaningful insights from existing data. Ian was responsible for monthly reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring efficient processes and controls. Prior to this, they worked as an FP&A Manager at Tenon FM, where they designed and developed clear, concise monthly management and financial accounts, implemented KPIs and dashboards, and produced debt and WIP reports. Ian also served as a Finance Analyst at Hitwise, managing the A/R function and performing revenue calculations and commission preparations. Additionally, they worked as a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at Black Swan Data, providing financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis for strategic decision-making, overseeing budgeting and forecasting systems, and reviewing customer agreements. Ian began their career at Kantar Media, initially as a Revenue Accountant, where they raised invoices, prepared income balances analysis, and compared key clients' performance. Later, they became a Finance & Revenue Analyst, managing the revenue function and providing financial updates to unit management. Overall, Ian has demonstrated expertise in financial planning and analysis, management reporting, budgeting, and strategic support.

Ian Freeland completed their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting at Rhodes University from 2000 to 2003. Prior to that, they attended Peterhouse Group of Schools from 1994 to 1999, where they studied A Levels in Maths, Accounts, and Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing. Ian also attended Ruzawi Preparatory School from 1989 to 1993, although no degree or field of study information is available for this institution. Additionally, they obtained the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) certification from CIMA in June 2016. It is also mentioned that they completed the CIMA 2010 Professional Qualification, although no specific details regarding the date of completion are provided.