The CFO Centre Limited provides the skills and experience of large company CFOs to small & medium sized enterprises on a part-time basis. Increasingly, the part-time Chief Financial Officer is being used by owners of small and medium sized businesses to provide the solution to their financial issues. A part time CFO with big company experience can provide analysis, advice and positive intervention when it’s required,at a fraction of the cost of an in-house CFO.As an experienced CFO and business leader who provides the strategic and operational guidance that enables companies to profitably grow their business, I realized there was a great need and an opportunity in providing these skills to the SME market.The CFO Centre Limited is a subsidiary of The FD Centre Limited, the UK market leader in providing part-time CFOs (FDs) to the SME market in the UK, Australia and South Africa.

Director of Finance for Chubb Edwards, a UTC Fire & Security company. Manages a team of 32 finance professionals including Operational Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, Billings, Credit & Collections, and Cash Application. The key finance counterpart to the operational business units. Manages the budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis processes and ensures that key financial data is reported accurately and in a timely manner. Presents company financials to Global HQ management. Together with other managers, provides management oversight in the company.

Head of Finance & Control, Canada at Nokia Siemens NetworksFinancial leadership for NSN Canada’s combined business. Operational finance and strategic planning role, a partner to the Head of NSN Canada as well as the Canadian leadership team. Pro-actively managed, controlled and continuously improved the financial situation of Nokia Siemens Networks in Canada. Provided financial advice and direction to the President & leadership team. Directed financial management functions, including development of monthly and quarterly financial reporting, forecasting, and budgets. Ensured proper revenue recognition, accounting principles (GAAP) and SOX compliance. Pro-active management of Financial Risks. Participant in key customer negotiations and oversees contract management. Sales in USD & CAD, purchasing in CAD, USD & EUR.Managed and developed a team of finance professionals and contract managers to achieve the organization’s objectives. Overall finance and accounting leadership of NSN’s Canadian operation and a key member of the Canadian leadership team.

With responsibility for the North America business within Mobile Networks, the position was responsible for overall controlling of the business in North America Region from a finance perspective and working on generating new business. Responsible for a team of Financial Project Managers and Financial Order Managers.Prepared and developed rolling forecasts, pricing and conducted variance analysis on results. Reviewed, edited and approved customer contract documents. The position was also responsible for consolidating the results and forecasts of the local company and headquarters to produce a Global view. Responsible for implementing and maintaining proper internal controls (SOX) including the establishment of transfer pricing policies and procedures. Developed business cases for new business opportunities. Dual English & German-language working environment.Key Achievements:* Achieved break-even in the 1st year after taking responsibility, recovering from a $100M EUR loss the previous year.* Pioneered driving down OPEX ($2M USD) in the local company by cutting through complex data to get to the core issues.* Finance leader for the formation of the North American strategy* Highly recognized as an outstanding achiever and a performance driver.* Lead financial controller for all major acquisition projects in North America.