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David John Moody, Finance Director

David John Moody

Finance Director·Brewer Smith and Brewer Group

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Pure Mathematics and Accounts

Work experience

Total years of experience: 33 years, 11 months

Finance Director

February 2023 - Present

Brewer Smith and Brewer Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

February 2023 - Present

• Developed and implemented financial strategies to drive business
expansion across UAE, UK, and Saudi Arabia.
• Led a team across Finance, HR, IT, and Legal, ensuring operational
excellence and financial compliance.
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy (IFRS) and efficiency, driving cost
savings of AED 1M through contract reviews.
• Oversaw budgeting, financial planning, and strategic forecasting to support
long-term business objectives.
Company industry:
Architecture

Chief Financial Officer

June 2019 - February 2023

KCH Separation BV

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

June 2019 - February 2023

• Provided strategic financial leadership to navigate market fluctuations,
ensuring business continuity and growth.
• Led investment feasibility studies and cost optimization initiatives to
improve profitability.
• Managed financial control, treasury systems, audits, and compliance,
reporting directly to the CEO.
• Played a key role in preparing the company for a successful M&A
transaction following the industry upturn.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Chief Financial Officer

March 2015 - April 2019

Dutco Group (Energy Division)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

March 2015 - April 2019

• Spearheaded financial strategies, saving $50M in corporate tax and
restructuring US entities to maximize tax efficiencies.
• Optimized capital structure, leading to a $240M profit during a 3-year
investment window.
• Successfully restructured finance operations, reducing costs by
$400K while improving financial governance.
• Managed investment analysis, JV structuring, and financial feasibility for
high-value energy sector projects.
Company industry:
Oil & Gas

Financial Director

September 2012 - April 2014

RMCurtis (Eat Natural & Multiple Marketing)

London, United Kingdom

September 2012 - April 2014

• Led strategic financial planning and business growth initiatives,
achieving a 20% revenue increase.
• Introduced a new ERP system, improving operational efficiency and
financial reporting.
• Managed multi-currency treasury operations to mitigate risks in
volatile forex markets.
Company industry:
FMCG

Head of Finance (Contract)

January 2009 - January 2011

Bluesource

London, United Kingdom

January 2009 - January 2011

Company industry:
IT Services

Divisional Finance Director

July 2007 - December 2008

MyHome PLC

London, United Kingdom

July 2007 - December 2008

Company industry:
Business Support Services

Financial Director (Board Member)

July 2001 - June 2007

Response Direct Publishing

London, United Kingdom

July 2001 - June 2007

Company industry:
Advertising

Finance Manager

October 1995 - April 2001

Stoncor ME

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

October 1995 - April 2001

Company industry:
Industrial Production

Audit Supervisor

November 1992 - September 1995

Ernst & Young

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

November 1992 - September 1995

Company industry:
Accounting

Accountant

October 1989 - September 1992

Robson Rhodes

London, United Kingdom

October 1989 - September 1992

Company industry:
Accounting

Education

UCW Aberystwyth

August 1989

August 1989

Bachelor's degree, Pure Mathematics and Accounts

United Kingdom