FDs & F-Words: Aberdeen

Andrew connects ambitious businesses with the finance talent they need to accelerate growth, navigate change and make a lasting impact. From senior leadership appointments to interim roles and building high-performing finance teams, Andrew knows what it takes to deliver lasting value for businesses and careers alike.

Will became Agent for Scotland in 2010. Joining the Bank of England in 1995, the early part of his career focused on UK financial markets, the risk management that underpins them and how they operated within the international financial system.

As Agent, he seeks to understand how the economy and financial system are operating through dialogue with individuals and all types of organisation. His analysis supports the policy decisions of the Bank of England.

Will has a BSc in Business Studies and an MSc in Finance, both from the University of London. He lives in Scotland and his outside interests include sailing and walking.

John is an Associate Partner in our Transfer Pricing team, bringing more than 20 years’ experience as both an adviser and in-house tax specialist. He helps businesses navigate the complexities of international trade and cross-border tax, designing practical transfer pricing policies for goods, services, IP and financing. Having managed international tax and transfer pricing requirements across 38 territories, John combines technical expertise with real-world commercial insight to deliver pragmatic solutions that support growth and compliance.

Allan is a Customs Senior Tax Manager and international trade specialist who helps businesses optimise global supply chains, navigate complex customs and excise regulations, and unlock duty-saving opportunities. Allan works with organisations to improve compliance, enhance working capital and drive efficiency across cross-border operations, delivering solutions that support sustainable growth in an increasingly complex global trade environment. 

Saloni is a technology and transformation leader with over 18 years’ experience across telecommunications, online media and financial services. She has led major digital, cloud and cyber security programmes on a global scale, delivering business value by aligning technology with customer and commercial needs. Known for building high-performing teams and bringing together technical and business leaders, Saloni helps organisations turn strategy into action. She is also a regular speaker at AI and technology events, sharing practical insights on innovation, leadership and successful transformation. 

Russ works closely with ambitious businesses and leadership teams to manage risk, unlock opportunities and tackle challenges across the notoriously complex world of indirect tax. His approach blends deep technical expertise with straight-talking advice, helping businesses make smarter decisions and keep moving forward.

Iain helps organisations make more of every opportunity. From major investments and transactions to large-scale heritage and development projects, he advises on the tax and funding considerations that can maximise impact and stretch budgets further.

Laura is a Global Mobility Tax Partner at Cooper Parry, specialising in helping organisations navigate the tax and compliance challenges that arise when employees work internationally. With extensive experience advising businesses on everything from overseas secondments and business travel to remote working and cross-border employment, Laura is known for translating complex global mobility and employment tax issues into practical, commercial advice that supports both employers and their people.