Declan Browne Email & Phone Number

County Dublin, Ireland

Dublin

Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products and related chemicals. We believe in creating long-term value for our company, customers and business partners. Our nearly 35,000 employees are guided by Market Based Management® principles, which are based on integrity and compliance. These principles challenge us to achieve world-class excellence by constantly finding new and better ways to manufacture products and support the needs of our customers.Core market leading brands include Kittensoft, Lotus, Thirst Pockets, Raytex.Reporting to the European Finance Director.I am the finance/business lead in Ireland (primary),GB (part) and Spain (part) for pricing/profitability decisions working as a business partner with sales/marketing/HR/supply chain and manufacturing.Created profitable joint business plans with new and existing customers.Won and maintained private label tender contracts.Instrumental in new product innovation and reengineering that has driven our no.1 market share position in the Irish market in both toilet tissue and kitchen towel.Succeeded in reducing SG&A costs through better utilisation of our european capabilities.Through opportunity and marginal costing, identified and implementified better use of resources (raw materials and converting) in GB and Ireland.Created a detailed reporting model which allowed visibility to all our business segments and products which in turn improved profitability.

AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 55,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow’s Answers Today™. Reporting to Irish Finance Director.I developed and automated margin reporting to enable financial truth in decision making.I business partnered the commercial director.The set up and maintenance of 9 separate Profit and Loss accounts for our trade centre business.The setting up and maintenance of a fixed asset register.

Associate Member Of Cima

National Diploma In Business Studies

National Certificate In Business Studies