An established CPA Accounting Professional with Financial Controller responsibilities over the last decade. Experience across large private and listed companies in fast-paced manufacturing environments, road construction, logistics, plastics production, financial planning and furniture solutions. Through working with listed companies with an international presence in Germany, UK and France, developed highly effective communication and technology skills to establish and maintain strong and productive relationships with key stakeholders.A strong track record of contributing value through finance management and technical skills, and business partnering on acquisitions, construction projects and SAP implementations. Have contributed to additional revenue in areas such as government R&D grants and fuel tax credits, where companies frequently miss opportunities to claim more. Able to respond to specific business needs to empower the best financial decision making, an example being rail logistics which required constant weekly reporting. Leadership, mentoring and development of accounting teams from 5 large businesses distributed over 3 states, worth $150m turnover. Accounting staff retention remained high in all regional offices.I thoroughly enjoy building strong relationships with work collegues, whether it be mentoring junior accounting staff and helping them reach their career goals or partnering with senior management to support decision making.