Motivated by educating and empowering teams, improving processes and solving complex problems. I am a Senior Finance Manager with a background in commercial, financial and operational leadership.Partnering with leaders and teams in complex manufacturing and distribution businesses for the last decade, I have played a key role in enabling strategic decision making, driving business growth and improving operational efficiency. Navigating challenging global supply chains and rapidly changing market conditions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, I leveraged my expertise in strategic financial management, risk assessment, budgeting and forecasting, cost control and investment analysis to directly contribute to top-line growth and profitability.I am the kind of person who proactively investigates problems and looks for their root cause, not stopping until I find a solution. I am well-known for my persistence and analytical skills, receiving prestigious Company Awards at both Holcim and Ausperl for identifying issues, breaking down complicated financial and operational processes and implementing sustainable, value-driven improvements.Successful commercial and financial strategies rely on the individuals executing them and I am passionate about embedding people, culture and wellbeing into my work. I recognise the importance of an engaged workforce for long-term sustainability and my approach is focused on creating environments where employees feel valued, empowered and motivated to succeed.Beyond my current role, I extend my commitment to financial empowerment as an emerging Non-Executive Director, a member of the global Virtual Advisory Board (VAB).AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Business & Financial Acumen | Business Partnering | Commercial Finance | Communication | Change Management | Critical Thinking | Cost Reductions | Data Analysis & Interpretation | Expenditure Analysis | Financial Accounting | Forecasting | Inventory Management | Leadership | Problem Solving | Risk Management | Strategic Thinking | Stakeholder Engagement | Training
Listed skills include Accounting, Financial Accounting, Office Management, Accounts Receivable, and 46 others.