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Chandler'S Ford, Gb

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Chichester

Basingstoke, Uk

A leader in transformation, responsible for driving the global agenda and interfacing with all elements of the business to deliver process improvement and enhanced business control.Focus areas include :- Developing new global policies - Part of ERP implementation team to design & deliver system enhancements - Driving stronger controllership & analysis of financial statements on a global basis. - Partnering with various functions & geos within business to implement key projects- Financial management of IP for business unit

Basingstoke

A performance leader for MBG in EMEA, harmonizing two brands and three sub regions into a stronger, more effective EMEA. Role was key part of regional leadership team, working extensively with EMEA GM and COO. Responsibilities included controllership, cash flow management, strategy & forecasting. - Part of the core regional management team for EMEA - Responsible for multi billion dollar revenue business encompassing operations in over 30 countries selling to operators, retailers, distributors & consumers - Developing financial strategy & plans to deliver significant organic growth in diverse markets whilst harmonising disparate operating models to improve profit margins- working with external parties to develop customer financing options for cash flow

A champion of growth whilst providing leadership to the fast growing region. As part of the core, regional leadership team responsibilities included partnering with region’s CVP, developing strategy; capital allocation; financial management, contract negotiation, FP&A and controllership.- As part of core regional leadership team based in the UK grew the business significantly in 15 months spanning 18 countries in 3 continents with a lean team.- Responsible for the development and presentation of the full year regional fiscal plan to corporate board reflecting significant growth on focus KPIs, which was delivered.- 5x growth in Finance team over a 12 month period. Responsibility for hiring, training and developing the team during growth phase.

Basingstoke

Led central GTM and Accounting team, covering 75% of the regional revenue, supportingEMEA FD. Directed all regional accounting and internal financial reporting for EMEA, working directly with global HQ.

Basingstoke

Implemented a regional corporate accounting hub for six countries following a corporate spin off. The hub covered all statutory accounting, VAT, intra-stat, payroll, governance & treasury for UK, Dubai, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden and South Africa.

Accounting & reporting for the Mobile Device sector, covering the EMEA region.

Divisional Management Accountant for Surgical division.Finance Controller for statutory reporting for 12 months, covering financial reporting, VAT, Corporation Tax & Treasury.

Assistant Manager in Southampton audit department.

Executive Leadership Programme

Postgraduate (Aca), Accountancy

Bsc (Hons), Chemistry And Geology

Activities and Societies: Rowing & Tennis