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Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Nl

Transforming the finance function- Drive transition of finance activities towards target operating model- Define the digital finance vision and roadmap, drive initiatives to unlock the value of harmonized data, digital tools and optimized processes- Build up the governance to make the finance community work effectively- Post merger integration activities into finance operating model

Amsterdam, Noord Holland, Nl

Implementing SAP Central Finance at AkzoNobel as Program Director- Responsible to design and implement SAP Central Finance (CFIN) globally. Coverage >95% of AkzoNobel: 280 connected entities spanning 6 source ERP systems, 8 Business Units and 6 GBS centers- Data replication: CFIN as source for external reporting and audit, while unlocking single source for management reporting (MS Azure, Power BI)- Central processes on CFIN for payables and receivables: define, implement and guard single global standard- CFIN as stepping stone towards S/4 HANA implementation- Embedding CFIN in operational governance

Worldwide, Oo

Advising Private Sector CFOs on Finance Transformation and automation- Focus on Digital Finance including RPA, NLG, S/4 HANA and Data Analytics- Finance Operating Model and Process Optimization- Delivered successful projects across industries including a large logistics company, a leading manufacturer of chip-making equipment, a consumer goods multinational and a family owned holding company

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Defining and implementing location strategy for Global Finance Services- Closing down major high cost location, performing risk mitigation strategy to maintain service level and operational standards- Manage process with works council and legal advisors- Recruiting new teams in offshore countries- Defining operating model and outsourcing contract with third party service provider- Leading transition without operational / service disruptionCentralisation and harmonisation of Finance Services across Asia- Identification and sharing of local best practices- Implementing aligned system and process solutions- Building expertise team in central locations, driving process excellence and reducing cost of finance function

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Implementing centralised Supply Chain Finance model and processes across Americas (22 countries)- Understanding local country / factory processes and specific requirements, simplifying and improving local processes, working in volatile LatAm markets- Project management to design, build, test and deploy supply chain finance system (SAP) and processes- Implementation concluded on time within budget across Americas (22 countries, 42 factories, net FTE reduction)- Achieved success by engaging with local leadership in each country, understanding cultural differences and speaking local languageBuilding and leading a Supply Chain Finance operating centre for Americas in The Netherlands, delivering transparency, decision support and savings (90 FTE)- Implementing globally harmonised control framework- Change management to build future operational team structure, train the users on tax model, system / process and cross-cultural sensitivity

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Building and leading an operational team of 60+ FTE- Integrating multiple teams to one team- Performance management- Team and individual developmentBalance Sheet and Working Capital responsibility across 10 bE business- Leveraging centralised capability, strengthening financial / SOX controls- Freeing up Cash Flow from the Balance Sheet, turning working capital from positive to negative- Continuous process improvement and efficiency improvementResponsible for VAT compliance and cash-flow optimisation- Across 20+ countries, 30+ VAT registrations- Freed up 30+ mEuro from tax accounts by improving controls, processes and tax rulings- Established central capability to manage other local indirect taxesManaging third party service providers- Performance management and issue resolution- Reviewing and extending footprint of outsourcing

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Managing finance for Unilever Foodservice activities in Southern Europe, plus business partnering customer development for Foodservice Europe.- Leading Southern Europe finance team and target delivery (7 countries, 250 mEUR business)- Implemented channel profitability measurement globally- Strategy development for European business- Business partnering Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain functions

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Member of Unilever Foodsolutions Netherlands leadership team- Responsible for budget and controls of 80 mEUR business- Member of management team Foodsolutions Netherlands

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Management accounting activities for Dutch Foodservice business (Turnover 80 mE) including planning, reporting, forecasting and business case development.

Blackfriars, London, Gb

Benchmarking, Capital Expenditure Proposals, Restructuring business cases, product innovation business cases

Leading the organisation of multi-disciplenary music theater productions

Organising the 48th tour of the NSO, contracting various new sponsors

Master Of Science, Molecular Physics

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