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Little Kingshill, GB

Acton, Massachusetts, US

Tokyo, JP

• Direct diverse FP&A team of 8, overseeing monthly closes and P&L submissions for group reporting; prepare monthly reports, KPI analysis, board packs, and presentations. Achieve zero attrition and full team engagement.
• Develop advanced Excel tools for granular financial analysis, revolutionising reporting processes. Enhance bookings & revenue reporting and financial clarity, laying groundwork for further integration and analysis.
• Lead cost reduction projects across hosting fees, rent, and other SG&A, managing deep dives and strategic initiatives to achieve Operating Profit budget. Implement procedures for timely third-party cost recharges and.
• Stabilise FP&A team in FY22 post-restructuring that halved company headcount. Transition tasks to lower-cost countries, reducing costs by 25% in first year and increasing low-cost country staff percentage from 40% to.
• Produce franchise's first Shadow P&L forecast, integrating direct model, indirect regional sales, and managed services CoE. Lead FY24 Budget and three-year plan production. Enhance data granularity and forecasting.
• Act as cross-functional leader during organisational changes, enhancing cohesion across functions. Improve interactions with Regional Finance teams, achieving better budget alignment and promoting regular, productive.

Chicago, US

• Established an FP&A team for the newly created Ultrasound segment. Recruited 5 highly talented analysts. Implemented brand new Reporting and Planning mechanisms and metrics.
• Consistently delivered accurate quarterly forecasts with less than 1% variance from actuals. Built lean reporting, rolling up subsidiary results into a consolidated reporting workbook with full financials and variance.
• Produced Actuals & Estimates, including variance analysis, operating profit analysis, and margin dynamics for the Board. Consistently praised for delivering the best reviews across GE Healthcare.
• Produced yearly budgets by quarter, region, and subsidiary. Incorporated Market & Commercial views, Operating Profit, Productivity, and Sales indices. Created and agreed targets with all regions and subsidiaries before.
• Developed 3-year fully customisable plan, including transparent capital allocation and scenario planning. Granularity at par with 1-year budget.

Chicago, US

• Led operational mechanisms to boost revenues and profitability by enhancing market visibility and penetration.
• Assisted in defining the technology road maps. Produced business cases for NPIs, ensuring adequate funding and measuring ROIs after M3 commercial launches.
• Implemented LEAN best practices, including implementation of Bowler charts and Problem-Solving Reports.
• Developed a reporting package with quarterly financial results, reporting KPIs & all forecasting mechanisms.
• Part of 2019 GE Healthcare Finance Development Program. Townhall Award for developing talent.

Boston, MA, US

• Supported right-sizing of the business to improve lean, responsive organisational practices. Redeveloped the organisational structure and drove various functions to adapt to the current environment.
• Led closure of 2 manufacturing plants. Developed and executed Reduction in Force plan. Managed communications with hundreds of employees about company changes and job cuts.
• Pitched 3 alternative locations for a new Services plant, analysing operational and financial impacts. Steered the site location process to Peterhead, achieving full consensus with all stakeholders, including the.
• Led Quick Market Intelligence process to maximise revenue and implemented cost-cutting measures, clearing aged GRNI and payables. Achieved 96% reduction in past due accounts and improved Contribution Margin by 2.
• Ensured timely tax filings, statutory reporting (including Financial Statements preparation), and monthly closes. Reduced closing time by 1 day. Demonstrated transparency by escalating key sensitive issues.
• Formulated and executed the company's medium and long-term strategy. Reduced the Finance team of 13 to 5 to respond to the Oil & Gas downturn. Developed a customised coaching approach to team members.

Boston, MA, US

• Led a team of 5, encompassing all Finance and Accounting responsibilities.
• Drove manufacturing execution to ensure we met Revenue and Operating Profit targets. Prepared accurate forecasts, budgets, and margin analysis.
• Optimised plant utilisation by evaluating efficiency, regularly calculating manufacturing and overhead rates, and analysing plant absorption. Identified and corrected manufacturing inefficiencies to reduce expenses.
• Ensured accurate reporting of monthly, quarterly, and yearly results. Ensured ledger integrity and was the main contact for internal and external audits.

Boston, MA, US

• Articulated a plan for the new Repair Centre of Excellence (CoE) and pitched it to the division's Chief Operating Officer, achieving buy-in from fellow managers.
• Established effective SOPs across sites. Ensured accurate application of policies.
• Led the monthly review of Actuals and provided a forecast of the Financial Statements. Performed profitability analysis of sales orders and products.
• Responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts. Main point of contact for statutory audit.

Boston, MA, US

• Provided weekly reporting on the progress of sales orders.
• Proactively drove Base and Variable cost reduction through recommendations and strategy. In 2010, achieved a reduction of $4M in operating costs versus the forecast, resulting in an Award nomination.
• Performed calculations of accruals, prepayments, provisions, and royalties. Ran depreciation and revaluation schedules. Shortened the closing process from 3 to 2 days and provided enhanced analytics.
• Ensured accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts. Ensured ledger integrity and U.S. GAAP compliance. Prepared and submitted regular VAT returns.

London, GB

• Provided regular management reporting to senior executives documenting business performance and key measurements.
• Prepared annual statutory financial reporting for thirteen trademark subsidiaries. Ensured compliance with IFRS reporting standards.
• Worked with external auditors to ensure all inquiries answered and financial statements filed in accordance with regulatory obligations.

London, GB

• Reconciled account details and recorded entries in general ledger. Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
• Reviewed general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors, and identify adjustments. Recorded financial data and updated financial records in ledger.

Lausanne, Vaud, CH

• Developed reports for senior leadership to outline expenditures, vendor spend, and forecasting. Performed spending analysis to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Oversaw a team of 7 staff members. Positively interacted with all partners, employees, and customers using exemplary interpersonal talents.
• Built strong relationships with vendors. Ensured timely processing of all outstanding invoices, and closely monitored cash flow and aging reports. Resolved all billing discrepancies.

Part of the Italy Purchase-to-Pay team for Opel (Vauxhall) Italia, General Motors.

Accounting

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Administration

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