Darryn Gillespie
About Darryn Gillespie
Darryn Gillespie is an Associate Partner at Foster + Partners in London, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in financial processes and project resourcing evaluations, and he holds multiple degrees in finance and accounting from the University of Cape Town and the University of South Africa.
Work at Foster and Partners
Darryn Gillespie has served as an Associate Partner at Foster + Partners since 2014. In this role, he collaborates closely with studio leaders to enhance financial processes and evaluate project resourcing. His responsibilities include preparing the Annual Group Budget by analyzing the finances of both active and potential projects, which encompasses billing, earnings, resourcing, and expenditure. He engages daily with clients and sub-consultants to resolve financial and contractual queries, ensuring timely payments and managing debtor receipts. Additionally, he conducts month-end reviews and produces quarterly group forecasts.
Education and Expertise
Darryn Gillespie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of South Africa, where he studied from 2005 to 2007. He furthered his education at the University of Cape Town, earning a Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting and a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Accounting, both completed in 2009. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in finance and accounting, which he applies in his current role.
Previous Experience
Before joining Foster + Partners, Darryn Gillespie worked as a Financial Consultant at Catlin from 2013 to 2014 in Bermuda. This role provided him with valuable experience in financial consulting, which he later applied to his position at Foster + Partners. His diverse experience in finance contributes to his effectiveness in managing project-specific financial activities and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Financial Management Responsibilities
In his current position, Darryn Gillespie is responsible for various financial management tasks. He prepares financial reports for the Financial Director, ensuring timely explanations of variances. He also manages project-specific financial activities, including producing cash flow schedules for global projects and addressing foreign exchange profits and losses. His expertise in utilizing company systems such as Cygnum and Access Dimensions aids in accurate information recording and analysis.