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London, Gb

Leganés, Madrid, Es

Bristol, Bristol, Gb

Bristol, Bristol, Gb

Reporting to OPEX and partnering the CEO to ensure the continued growth and expansion of a multi-category FMCG organisation as it diversifies into new product categories and consumer segments. As one of the two primary divisions, Europe+ spans over 50 countries and delivers c.£3.5bn of sales and £1.7bn of operating profit. This role is responsible for all elements of the financial delivery, (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Conversion, Governance and Compliance), as well as aligning strategic goal attainment with disciplined capital allocation.Responsible for leading a Finance organisation of 500+, both the structure and role Finance can and should adopt is being challenged as part of a series of transformation projects. By creating an agile, commercially focussed and operationally relevant function, Finance is increasingly able to offer tangible competitive advantage.

Bristol, Bristol, Gb

Operations Leader for the newly created GE Digital Mining Technology business. Responsible for setting the strategic direction and implementing an aggressive global growth plan as we seek to create value by lowering the cost / tn whilst raising the safety standards for our blue chip customers.This dynamic GE platform has the scope and reach to significantly change the way our customers mine through the application of digital disruptive technologies. Technologies range from sophisticated video analytics to advanced tracking of equipment & staff to the most advanced collision avoidance systems available.

Boston, Ma, Us

Chief Financial Officer for the GE Mining Equipment group which was formed following the acquisitions of Industrea ltd (ASX listed) and Fairchild (US Private) in 2013. This global manufacturer of mining equipment and whole of mine solutions has staff in over 30 countries and is tasked with growing into GE's next significant business unit over the next 5 years. Key accomplishments- Actively driving M&A and product development strategy; evaluating suitable targets and investment opportunities.- Manage the business and organisational restructure resulting in annual savings of $29MM- Working with customers and finance providers to re-look at leveraged finance products and off-balance sheet solutions.- Successful integration of people, systems and processes following acquisition.- Responsible for all areas of Finance with teams located in Australia, China, the US and LatAm.

Trevose, Pa, Us

Finance Leader & Company Director of GE Water & Process Technologies (ANZ - $300m). Incorporating three distinct P&L's: Engineered water projects & equipment (construction); Water treatment (services); Chemicals manufacture.Key accomplishments- Led review & subsequent divestment of non-core operations - $100m (inc sale negotiations)- Drove margin expansion +5pts by restructuring & leveraging cost base- Commercial Finance support during negotiation and construction of Reverse Osmosis Facility

Boston, Ma, Us

Financial & Operational Controller for the Gas turbine business ($1.2Bn revenue; 60+ countries). Ensured strong, enabling Controllership during a period of rapid growth & geographic expansion into developing markets (S.E Asia & Africa). Key accomplishments- Formed & led a global Controllership organisation (6 direct staff; 45 indirect)- Global VAT project - optimised tax structure recovering $6mm unclaimed tax- Oracle 11i implementation

Amsterdam, Nl

FP&A Manager and member of the Senior Leadership team of the newly acquired bank (2007). Full commercial lending licence; $3bn on-book assets with a strong brand in trade and commodity finance and working capital lending.Key accomplishments- Responsible for all aspects of internal and external reporting including Basel II & Liquidity testing- Restructured operations and lending mechanisms during GFC raising +$1bn of client deposits- Led cultural integration- Securitised Mortgage Portfolio - $0.6bn

Boston, Ma, Us

Naas, Ie

Naas, Ie

Driving Corporate Performance

Experienced Finance Leadership Program

Six-Sigma Certified

Cima (Cpa)

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb) (Hons)