Deal review and guidance within a disruptive, innovative, fast growing company to ensure judgement aligned to accounting and revenue recognition policies, ASC 606, SaaS.

Review current process, develop tools to improve and standardise reporting, analysis and insight.Planning/Forecasting, month end and preparation of insightful executive management reports.Enhanced transparency of Conference business activity (timing based) revenue/costs accruals.Adhoc/standardised business intelligence reports from Oracle (OBIEE) sales data warehouse for multiple stakeholders.

Integration of multiple countries revenue reporting following acquisition of Telecity Group plc.Partner country finance teams with management reporting on Sales/Revenue risk/opportunity and insight.Review contracts, minimize revenue leakage, optimise revenue management tools functionality.

Review current practice, developed tools to improve and standardise reporting, analysis and insight.Planning/Forecasting, month end and preparation of monthly insightful executive management reports.Enhanced data flow and visibility with new end to end process for upload/control of off-line vendor customer sales into sales data warehouse.Lead development for Corporate R&D with “index finger, dashboard reports inclusive drop-down filter” to real-time/on-line critical… Show more Review current practice, developed tools to improve and standardise reporting, analysis and insight.Planning/Forecasting, month end and preparation of monthly insightful executive management reports.Enhanced data flow and visibility with new end to end process for upload/control of off-line vendor customer sales into sales data warehouse.Lead development for Corporate R&D with “index finger, dashboard reports inclusive drop-down filter” to real-time/on-line critical strategic management reporting from sales data warehouse of bookings, renewal base, pipeline, cancellation (Oracle OBIEE) moving towards Product Life-cycle Insights. Show less

Process rationalization review, off-line to on-line reporting efficiency/reconciliation controls & KPI driven continuous improvement. Aligned iPad ‘weekly flash forecast’ to Mac process with visibility on managed/non-managed. Refined Demand Generation report with visibility on sub-region (X7) & Deal/Promo/Placeholder phasing. Created Deal & Promo report with roll-up from Baseline, Deal, Promo, Placeholder to "Sales Through" with visibility on D&P funding (Apple/Non Apple… Show more Process rationalization review, off-line to on-line reporting efficiency/reconciliation controls & KPI driven continuous improvement. Aligned iPad ‘weekly flash forecast’ to Mac process with visibility on managed/non-managed. Refined Demand Generation report with visibility on sub-region (X7) & Deal/Promo/Placeholder phasing. Created Deal & Promo report with roll-up from Baseline, Deal, Promo, Placeholder to "Sales Through" with visibility on D&P funding (Apple/Non Apple etc). Interim cover for weekly value & insight reporting whilst team awaiting new starters. 1. ‘Weekly flash forecast’ 2. Marketing Business Review. 3. Forecast Validation Meeting. Show less

Lead FP&A Merchandising 2015 Budget process, €2B net sales, Cogs and Supplier Rebate for “x3” Channels {Online, Retail, Advantage}, “x12” Category Headliners, "x36" business units.Business partner to President of Merchandising and Category Directors (sounding board on functional and operational matters). Partnering with Merchandising Director Online and FP&A Head of Marketing.Category Brand performance analysis, KPI benchmarking, Promotion and traffic driver contribution… Show more Lead FP&A Merchandising 2015 Budget process, €2B net sales, Cogs and Supplier Rebate for “x3” Channels {Online, Retail, Advantage}, “x12” Category Headliners, "x36" business units.Business partner to President of Merchandising and Category Directors (sounding board on functional and operational matters). Partnering with Merchandising Director Online and FP&A Head of Marketing.Category Brand performance analysis, KPI benchmarking, Promotion and traffic driver contribution analysis. Show less

Restructure and motivate team with clear direction, defined process, new Team Lead and KPI introduction.Ownership : Sign off by Stakeholder (Commercial, Operations, Sales, Credit Control) of query category ownership and responsibility.Process & Control : Implementation of Credica query management system, (query definition, workflow, resolution SLA) aligned with credit control as a cash-flow, efficiency and customer care improvement project.Mission : Shift from Customer… Show more Restructure and motivate team with clear direction, defined process, new Team Lead and KPI introduction.Ownership : Sign off by Stakeholder (Commercial, Operations, Sales, Credit Control) of query category ownership and responsibility.Process & Control : Implementation of Credica query management system, (query definition, workflow, resolution SLA) aligned with credit control as a cash-flow, efficiency and customer care improvement project.Mission : Shift from Customer Care resolving all queries to becoming a central controller. Directing the flow to the most appropriate team, Managing resolution within SLA, Reporting on trends and identifying root cause. Show less

Review and analysis of UK co-packing activities, Performance Analysis and Performance Planning.Define current process of reporting systems/teams on actual usage (material/packaging), planned/budget usage {manufacturing bom/recipe} and pack fees on finished goods. Proposed efficiency/visibility improvements on the current way of working. Review balance sheet for risk/opportunity.Partner stakeholders on ERP implementation from JDE to SAP to establish new co-packing… Show more Review and analysis of UK co-packing activities, Performance Analysis and Performance Planning.Define current process of reporting systems/teams on actual usage (material/packaging), planned/budget usage {manufacturing bom/recipe} and pack fees on finished goods. Proposed efficiency/visibility improvements on the current way of working. Review balance sheet for risk/opportunity.Partner stakeholders on ERP implementation from JDE to SAP to establish new co-packing process, responsibility/ownership matrix,. Implementation and monitoring of first month end to ensure that the new procedure is fully implemented. Show less

Business partner to the Leadership team, focussed on clarity of story behind the numbers, delivering performance improvement through a powerful BPM and insightful strategic intervention.Lead BPM process, identifying supply chain opportunity/risk, developing insight into performance drivers, agreeing action plans and ensuring these are delivered on commitment.Managed and presented both Amsterdam and Western Europe Supply Overhead Budgets, Re-Org Budget Transfers, recharge model… Show more Business partner to the Leadership team, focussed on clarity of story behind the numbers, delivering performance improvement through a powerful BPM and insightful strategic intervention.Lead BPM process, identifying supply chain opportunity/risk, developing insight into performance drivers, agreeing action plans and ensuring these are delivered on commitment.Managed and presented both Amsterdam and Western Europe Supply Overhead Budgets, Re-Org Budget Transfers, recharge model for centralised HR & Facilities to markets and one direct hc. Show less

Developed system data flow for 2011 Year End reporting process [following the Part vii seperation/acquisition of WinterthurLife between Friends and Axa] to new reporting platform [QL to Hyperion] for Resolution Group Reporting. Enagement with stakeholders (Tax, Actuarial, Investment) to ensure absolute clarity of deliverables/dispensations - 'off-trial balance' disclosures to be included within reporting pack. Project Extension - Capital Optimisation Programme : Change… Show more Developed system data flow for 2011 Year End reporting process [following the Part vii seperation/acquisition of WinterthurLife between Friends and Axa] to new reporting platform [QL to Hyperion] for Resolution Group Reporting. Enagement with stakeholders (Tax, Actuarial, Investment) to ensure absolute clarity of deliverables/dispensations - 'off-trial balance' disclosures to be included within reporting pack. Project Extension - Capital Optimisation Programme : Change Management (manual process (euc) re-pointing for part vii Go-Live). Requirement assessment, resource evaluation, timetable planning and progress tracker to meet deliverable in-line with parrallel workstreams. Show less

Balance Sheet Deep Dive for Risk & OppManaged first comprehensive Pan-European service stock take (inclusive consignment partners).Presented post stock results, gaps and optimisation recommendations (approved) to Management Team and Stakeholders with focus on simplicity “One System/One Team engagement with consistent documented process & continuous improvement dialogue”Balance sheet Risk/Opportunity Review (42 accounts with balances to FY06 reconciled) with transfer of… Show more Balance Sheet Deep Dive for Risk & OppManaged first comprehensive Pan-European service stock take (inclusive consignment partners).Presented post stock results, gaps and optimisation recommendations (approved) to Management Team and Stakeholders with focus on simplicity “One System/One Team engagement with consistent documented process & continuous improvement dialogue”Balance sheet Risk/Opportunity Review (42 accounts with balances to FY06 reconciled) with transfer of closed balances and Management approved write back to Profit and Loss, aging improvement to Oct-2010 (in scope with Defined process aging tolerance)Defined SAP P2P procurement process from PO commitment to Balance sheet Liability and timing of Expense, with control on aged open PO’s by VendorGR-IR (Goods Received – Invoice Received) and GI-II (Goods Issued – Invoice Issued) process definition, Reconciliation, Documented Process Flow (inclusive Automatic and Manual Clearing) Show less

Design optimal visibility report, Project manage Sales/Opportunity database management {Sourced an Access Developer to create Access Database} , flow of data from external to internal systems with output into Business Objects Management Visibility report.

Optimised financial/business controls with automated flow of data.Business partner presenting flow of numbers (inclusive Risk and Opportunity) into a meaningful storyline for Management and the Regional teams.Developed Marketing Tracker (Commitment, Actual, variance to Budget) that proactively flagged over/under spend with KPI to Revenue. Trade Marketing Budget Controller.

Developed a new framework of controls, process’s and automated flow of data. Business partner delivering smart flow of numbers into a meaningful storyline for the team. Sparring partner opening discussion on Opportunity and Risk, presenting the VP with solutions. Constant real-time financial control on forecasting and final year numbers, with proactive narrative. Business case with ROI on IT & Marketing spend and Revenue streams. Creating sharp visual… Show more Developed a new framework of controls, process’s and automated flow of data. Business partner delivering smart flow of numbers into a meaningful storyline for the team. Sparring partner opening discussion on Opportunity and Risk, presenting the VP with solutions. Constant real-time financial control on forecasting and final year numbers, with proactive narrative. Business case with ROI on IT & Marketing spend and Revenue streams. Creating sharp visual presentations on KPI’s, Success stories and business opportunities. Ensuring & mentoring Compliant business practices within a fast growing group Show less

Consultant Commercial Effectiveness - Marketing ROI, Transparency & Control Optimised Transparency and Control of Trade Marketing Budget (Planned, Commitment, Actual)Detailed analysis from customer to Region highlighting ROI, Risk and Opportunity.Designed end to end process and initiated consensus of stake holders (Board to Regional VP’s).Defined regional Budget owner and kick started a Key-User/Controller Network. Optimised SAP BI Reports, developed… Show more Consultant Commercial Effectiveness - Marketing ROI, Transparency & Control Optimised Transparency and Control of Trade Marketing Budget (Planned, Commitment, Actual)Detailed analysis from customer to Region highlighting ROI, Risk and Opportunity.Designed end to end process and initiated consensus of stake holders (Board to Regional VP’s).Defined regional Budget owner and kick started a Key-User/Controller Network. Optimised SAP BI Reports, developed management reports with ROI and “Real Time” overspend flags. Developed Training plan and Presented SMART tools to Regions and Countries. Show less

Danone/Medical Nutrition - Amsterdam "Global Price Harmonisation Project"Development, consolidation and data mining of global product Price/Volume database. Created country profiles based on macro economics, pricing and relative market position. Analysis of price erosion, pricing bandwidth (cross-border trade risk/transparency) and generating solutions with minimum volume/value impact. Scenario planning projections to 2012 ‘Worst case’ and ‘Best case' proposal of… Show more Danone/Medical Nutrition - Amsterdam "Global Price Harmonisation Project"Development, consolidation and data mining of global product Price/Volume database. Created country profiles based on macro economics, pricing and relative market position. Analysis of price erosion, pricing bandwidth (cross-border trade risk/transparency) and generating solutions with minimum volume/value impact. Scenario planning projections to 2012 ‘Worst case’ and ‘Best case' proposal of optimal global pricing strategy’ (factoring price elasticity and value proposition).Visual presentation highlighting opportunity, risk and maturity of market, product and channel. Show less

Accountability of meaningful financials, value & insight. Trends, Three year plan, forecasts, Outlook. Strategy focus on Customer contribution, controlled SGA, Lean Trade Working Capital.Develop Management Reporting with Hyperion Retrieve and advanced excel. Presenting Ops Reviews and Management Pack as well as Continuous Improvement on Factory Production, Inventory Management and HR Value add.Interim FD, Feb to May 2007 for 5 legal entities with a headcount of 420 in… Show more Accountability of meaningful financials, value & insight. Trends, Three year plan, forecasts, Outlook. Strategy focus on Customer contribution, controlled SGA, Lean Trade Working Capital.Develop Management Reporting with Hyperion Retrieve and advanced excel. Presenting Ops Reviews and Management Pack as well as Continuous Improvement on Factory Production, Inventory Management and HR Value add.Interim FD, Feb to May 2007 for 5 legal entities with a headcount of 420 in manufacturing, distribution and service. Finance lead for implementation of new ERP system (Lawsons to Iscala). Presenting & Managing strategy to close corporate gap on trade working capital to Branch Managers and successfully engaging buy in and ownership.Engaging in Global supply chain to gain optimal benefits (pricing, payment terms and shipping terms).Quality communication from Finance to management team with value add gains and 'One Team' Philosophy. Show less

Driving acurate meaningful and timely accounting entries and automated monthly reporting with a time saving of 5 hours - utilised with proactive review and narrative to corporate.Creating easy on the eye reports (Drill down to Complete Dept and Country P&L Visibility and engaging audience.Revenue Forecast Tracker and SG&A trend analysis) thus handing the tools required for business leaders to drive Functional cost efficiencies whilst maximising country EBIT. Trade… Show more Driving acurate meaningful and timely accounting entries and automated monthly reporting with a time saving of 5 hours - utilised with proactive review and narrative to corporate.Creating easy on the eye reports (Drill down to Complete Dept and Country P&L Visibility and engaging audience.Revenue Forecast Tracker and SG&A trend analysis) thus handing the tools required for business leaders to drive Functional cost efficiencies whilst maximising country EBIT. Trade Capital Review with optimal asset controls (inventory, AR, AP).Profitability analysis prior to engaging new vendors.The Formula "Q&A’s +Trust + Buy In" = Accountability + Visibility = Optimal Clarity Show less

Bell South/Vodafone

Reduced aging from 80+ to 41 days.

BP OIL UK LTD

Whitbread Beer Company