I'm Tasnim Daniel, ACCA, MILM with 29 years of real-time hands-on international professional accountancy and business management experience. I combine rigorous financial discipline with a pragmatic, game-changing approach to transformation, governance and strategic finance for large conglomerates and public sector bodies. Known for leading complex transitions, M&A, and multi-country group reporting, I excel in turning vision into actionable operating models and measurable value. My career spans government, NATO, aerospace, energy, healthcare, hospitality, and media; I have delivered Target Operating Models (TOM) and business architecture, group consolidations, ERP/BI implementations, and robust governance frameworks while maintaining security clearances (NATO secret/UK SC1) and partnering with CEOs and boards. I bring strong cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, and hands-on leadership to every engagement.

Tasnim Daniel

I'm Tasnim Daniel, ACCA, MILM with 29 years of real-time hands-on international professional accountancy and business management experience. I combine rigorous financial discipline with a pragmatic, game-changing approach to transformation, governance and strategic finance for large conglomerates and public sector bodies. Known for leading complex transitions, M&A, and multi-country group reporting, I excel in turning vision into actionable operating models and measurable value. My career spans government, NATO, aerospace, energy, healthcare, hospitality, and media; I have delivered Target Operating Models (TOM) and business architecture, group consolidations, ERP/BI implementations, and robust governance frameworks while maintaining security clearances (NATO secret/UK SC1) and partnering with CEOs and boards. I bring strong cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, and hands-on leadership to every engagement.

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I’m Tasnim Daniel, ACCA, MILM with 29 years of real-time hands-on international professional accountancy and business management experience. I combine rigorous financial discipline with a pragmatic, game-changing approach to transformation, governance and strategic finance for large conglomerates and public sector bodies. Known for leading complex transitions, M&A, and multi-country group reporting, I excel in turning vision into actionable operating models and measurable value.

My career spans government, NATO, aerospace, energy, healthcare, hospitality, and media; I have delivered Target Operating Models (TOM) and business architecture, group consolidations, ERP/BI implementations, and robust governance frameworks while maintaining security clearances (NATO secret/UK SC1) and partnering with CEOs and boards. I bring strong cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, and hands-on leadership to every engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent
Norwegian
Advanced
Swedish
Advanced
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Dutch
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Owner / Group Financial Controller at Bianca Hotel (Musketeer-Enterprises.com)
January 1, 2017 - Present
Built and led the full finance function of a boutique hospitality and accommodation business. Oversaw daily operations, multi-channel revenue streams and end-to-end financial management while supporting operational performance and strategic planning. Produced full monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet and commentary. Prepared annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and detailed cost analysis. Managed all cashflow, banking, payments, payroll oversight and VAT returns. Implemented improved controls across purchasing, stock and revenue reporting. Oversaw multi-channel income from Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda and direct channels. Managed relationships with accountants, auditors, suppliers and partners. Delivered strong performance improvements, reaching consistent 9+ guest review scores. Introduced accommodation booking system and supported digital transformation.
Interim Finance Business Partner / Project Accountant at NHS / Carillion / Wipro – Queen Alexandra Hospital
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Supported finance and operations teams during a major service transition programme between NHS, Carillion and Wipro. Produced monthly management accounts, reconciliations, accruals and prepayments. Delivered project costing, capital project analysis and cost-to-complete reviews. Provided FP&A support, MI reporting and variance analysis. Improved accuracy of month-end submissions through enhanced controls. Supported transformation, TUPE transition and process redesign.
Senior Finance Consultant / Group Accountant at Multiple Clients (Technology, FMCG, Professional Services, Public sector e.g NATO)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016
Delivered hands-on finance support to SME, mid-size to large conglomerates clients across FMCG, tech and services. Prepared management accounts and financial reports for multi-entity groups. Supported IFRS/UK GAAP consolidations, year-end packs and statutory audit preparation. Delivered financial analysis across product, project and cost centres. Contributed to ERP migration and systems enhancement (SAP / Oracle / JD Edwards). Partnered with operations and commercial teams to support decision-making.
Finance Consultant – Technology & Telecoms at Verizon, Nortel, Dell UK, EUSA Pharma (clients)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
Provided management accounting, reporting and analysis across technology, telecoms and pharma clients. Month-end close, journals, reconciliations and financial reporting. Consolidation support for multi-entity operations and preparation of management accounts. Capex/opex analysis, financial controls and variance analysis. Supported FP&A through budgeting, forecasting and performance insights. Assisted with ERP/reporting upgrades and wider finance process improvements.
Contracting Group Financial Controller / Group Business Controller at Musketeer Enterprises Ltd
March 1, 1996 - Present
Directed end-to-end management accounting, led multi-entity group consolidations across international operations, ensured IFRS/UK GAAP/US GAAP compliance, produced board-level reporting, led FP&A, treasury and banking relationships, guided M&A due diligence and post-deal integration, and oversaw governance and internal controls across global finance operations.
CFO at Bianca’s House Hotel Heathrow Airport
January 1, 2017 - Present
CFO for a hospitality startup; provided strategic financial leadership, operational finance oversight and business partnering to enable scale and profitability.
Finance Function Start-up Lead at Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)
January 1, 2005 - Present
Helped establish the NDA finance function; governance and fund management; transition into central government financial reporting and control.
CFO / COO / Group Financial Controller at Musketeer Enterprises
March 1, 1996 - Present
Interim management and group financial control; led BPM/TOM implementations; board-level reporting; M&A advisory; multi-country client portfolio; security clearances.
CFO / COO / Group Financial Controller at Musketeer Enterprises Group – Bianca's House Hotel
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2025
Strategic hospitality management; operational management; group integration; performance management; revenue & cost optimization; channel management with global OTAs.
CFO Director / Business Architect at SAP iT Consulting / Milan
December 1, 2012 - February 1, 2014
CFO Director / Business Architect; delivered TOM and group consolidation for SAP iT client portfolio; governance and PMO support.
CFO / Business Architect at Edward Daniel Ltd (Legal Firm)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
CFO Director / Business Architect; interim financial leadership; governance and reporting; business process improvements.
Business Architect Consultant / Group FC at Saudi Arabian Airlines (IBM Middle East)
June 1, 2010 - December 1, 2010
Group financial controller / business architecture for airline consortium; TOM implementation; group consolidation.
Deputy Head of Business Finance / Group FC at Verizon Business / MCI WorldCom
January 1, 2008 - February 1, 2008
Deputy Head of Business Finance; group financial control; transition and performance management.
Senior Auditor / Specialist Accountant at Nortel Networks
November 1, 2006 - October 1, 2007
Specialist accountant; business architect; external audit / due diligence; governance and risk controls.
Group Financial Controller / Business Architect at Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) / British Nuclear Group
June 1, 2005 - April 1, 2006
Start-up governance; TOM design; group consolidation; regulatory compliance; risk management; stakeholder engagement.

Education

ACCA Part-Qualified (Completed Level 1 & Level 2) at Thames Valley University
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
MILM – Professional Member at Institute of Leadership & Management
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
ACCA Level 1 at Thames Valley University
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
MILM (Professional Member) at Institute of Leadership & Management
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
ACCA Level 1 at Thames Valley University
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1992
MILM - Professional Member at Institute of Leadership & Management
March 1, 2021 - December 2, 2025

Qualifications

ACCA Part-Qualified (Completed Level 1 & Level 2)
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
MILM – Professional Member
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
ACCA Level 1
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
MILM (Professional Member)
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
ACCA Level 2 - Corporate & Business Law
June 1, 1992 - December 2, 2025
ACCA - Level 1
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1992
ACCA - Level 2 - Corporate & Business Law
June 1, 1992 - December 2, 2025
MILM - Professional Member
March 1, 2021 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Government, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Transportation & Logistics, Other