I am a hands-on and detail-oriented executive with a proven delivery track record of success in senior level management roles with a solid skillset in directing and improving business processes, lean and ongoing change management, skilled in Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance, advanced analytical skills, implementation and execution of Corporate Governance and Internal Controls (SOX), Budgeting & Planning, experienced with business consolidation and M&A's. Technically adept and hands-on with Business Intelligence solutions, ERP systems (SAP, Phocas, Accpac), CRM system implementation (SalesForce), Office Automation (SharePoint, Teams), agile project software and solutions development, Six Sigma & Operational Excellence and Microsoft suite of tools. I am Passionate in mentoring and guiding of employees, boosting their and company performance. Working and building Finance, Operations and Controlling teams all over the globe from Australia to the USA. I have a proven track record in delivering quality solutions, on time across all spectrums of the business scope with my major accomplishments being:• As OSRAM Semiconductors Head of Distribution and Controlling, merged Sales Distribution networks, achieving companies coveted “Puma Award” for over-achieving targets and timelines. • As OSRAM Semiconductors CFO Sales, supported growth and development of OSRAM worldwide Semiconductor revenues to record revenue and profitability levels in 2021, supported through successful worldwide Sales Funnel growth project which I managed. Cost pressures forced us to reduce Sales operating costs by 25%, which we achieved through process improvements and automation (SAP, SalesForce and BI tools), allowing us to reduce sales operating costs yet maintain or even exceed our customer service levels (externally rated).• Chief Executive Officer for OSRAM Opto Hong Kong (Dual role 2018-2021) a 500M€ company• As OSRAM Opto CFO (Business Unit), setup new business unit and megafab in Malaysia performing constant product cost-downs to become globally price competitive whilst driving R&D to exceed competitor performance levels. Today this BU is a 500M€ profitable business. • As Australasia CFO, setup new Global Business Service Operations site in Malaysia, successfully supporting worldwide business services with over 200 people. Secured annual savings of $1M through restructured transport and logistics contracts with third-party logistics providers in Australia, setup the multi-million Bunnings and other Retail business
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Global Controlling & Operations Distribution ProjectAms Osram Apr 2021 - Dec 2022WorldwideProject to setup the newly merged companies Global Distribution network, managing controlling and operations of, Distribution processes/systems, distribution control, and finance management. ● Global project to setup, integrate and transform the 2 merged companies served by an optimized Distribution network as Head of Distribution and Mass-market Operations and Controlling for a 2.5Bn Euro tech. company.● Setup and rollout new Distribution contracts to 20+ Distributors ● Restructure Distribution landscape, reducing network to focus Distributors by 50%● Improved Mass Market Revenue Growth ~30% p.a (for many years far over achieving company growth)● Merged and setup one single Distribution POP/POS/INV reporting and analytic tools for improved Business Intelligence.● Converted SAP CRM to SalesForce CRM including new SalesForce B2B platform for Distributors as the business owner.● Rolled out improved and automated within SAP R3 Ship & Debit, Price Protection, Scrap controlling process. ● Boosted overall performance by providing exceptional assistance to Global Distribution and Mass Market sales teams. -
Cfo Global SalesOsram Opto Semiconductors Oct 2017 - Apr 2021Responsible Worldwide• Global Sales Controlling and Operations head for the Semiconductor Division, a 1.8Bn Euro technology division involved in Automotive, Electrical, Health, Defense and Industry sectors.• Managed Sales Controlling and Operations, Revenue Operations, Supporting Business Units, Sales Controlling teams, Sales Operations Teams, Global Pricing, Global Quote Center, Global Customer Service teams.• Management of Global Distribution network• Support for Global sales teams• Governance of Global sales processes and systemsConcurrently was also CEO of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Hong Kong a 900m Euro company, with multiple Director roles in China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea. -
Cfo - Business UnitOsram Opto Semiconductors Oct 2015 - Sep 2017Penang, MalaysiaGlobal CFO responsibility for Solid State Lighting Business Unit with goals to develop into a profitable 0.5Bn Euro revenue BU with cost leader position in our manufacturing sites in China and Malaysia. Global responsibility for production costs, BU financials, BU corporate operations; cost-down projects, providing leadership and coordinating administration.● Global role based in Malaysia● Global CFO responsibility for Solid State Lighting Business Unit with goals to develop into a profitable 0.5Bn Euro revenue BU with cost leader position in our manufacturing sites in China and Malaysia. Global responsibility for financial management aspects of corporate operations; cost-down projects, providing leadership and coordinating administration.● Led governance of Global sales processes/systems, Global financial responsibility for SSL BU, and develop Euro 1Bn plant in Kulim, Malaysia. ● Owned control over financial management aspects of corporate operations; providing leadership and coordinating administration, business planning, Accounting, Controlling, IT, Supply Chain Management, ECC, Compliance, RIC, and HR.
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Cfo & Global Shared ServicesOsram Australia Nov 2012 - Sep 2015Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaSetup and developed effective Global Shared Service Operations in Penang as well as oversaw APAC region shared services for the OSRAM group. Managed and maintained two service centers in Penang, Malaysia, and Foshan China. Integrated and upgraded long-standing China shared services operations into the APAC BPO organization.● Responsible for financial operations within Australasia, Japan and Malaysia regions● Responsible for setting up the Malaysia Global Shared service operations. Setting up new office and layout (Google approach), successfully applying for government subsidies, recruiting first talents, setting up new processes and onboarding techniques.● Sourcing from subsidiary factories, Supply Chain (Toll, POST etc.), HR, Finance team, IT, Corporate Governance, Controlling, Reporting & Planning & Treasury● Acting CFO of OSRAM Malaysia and Japan● CFO of OSRAM Mitsubishi and OSRAM Toshiba Lighting subsidiaries.● APAC regional responsibility including Africa for WEEE.● Enhanced overall performance by directing team of 85, expanding to 250+ the next year. Built green field BPO operations covering several workstreams in Penang, Malaysia. ● Boosted productivity through structural compliance, operational synergies, and process automation to achieve least a yoy 5% cost savings for customers.● Reference: Mr. Thorsten Lentfert (ex CEO OSRAM Japan), Mr. Martin Wiedenmann (ex CFO OSRAM APAC currently OSRAM Munich)
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Cfo Japan JvOsram Mitsubishi Ltd. Aug 2011 - Oct 2012Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan● Roles based in Yokohama Japan, with an OSRAM and Mitsubishi Joint Venture which was subsequently sold to Mitsubishi.● An Automotive & Entertainment product division of OSRAM and Mitsubishi● Responsible for financial and company operations within the Japan region● Supply Chain, supplier Inspection, HR, Finance department, IT, Corporate Governance, Controlling, Reporting, Planning, Legal & Treasury● Projects were culture assimilation and team re-building, inspection process improvements (5% p.a. base savings achieved), SCM restructure (5% warehousing cost already achieved), shared service implementation, cost shedding, automated processes within supply chain, finance department restructuring, Organic Growth Project and IT setup (IT savings already achieved of USD 15k pa.).● Reference: Mr. Thorsten Lentfert (ex CEO OSRAM Japan), Mr. Martin Wiedenmann (ex CFO OSRAM APAC currently OSRAM Munich
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Cfo AustralasiaOsram Australia Pty Ltd Jan 2006 - Jul 2011Sydney, Australia● Lead the Finance team with HQ reporting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts payable, Corporate Governance, Controlling, Reporting & Planning, Treasury and supporting HR.● Implemented SAP R3, FI, CO and SD cloud solutions● Supply Chain Management (managed multiple 3/4Pl supplies Toll, POST etc.)● Managed Australia wide Customer Service team● Sales support, especially retail with acquisition of new Bunnings account● Managed IT and Business Intelligence solutions● Managed finance and sales Controlling and Operations● 2IC to CEO, responsible for company operations within Australasia region● Major projects and success were Customer service and finance migration to shared services, high SGA cost reduction, setting up a high performance culture, logistics costs (USD 0'8m p.a.) savings with improved service levels, E-business growth to 80%, Compliance, High Retail penetration and Export growth.● APAC regional responsibility including Africa for WEEE.● Reference: Dr Walter Wendel (ex CEO OSRAM Australia now MD Hess Australia), Mr. Martin Wiedenmann (ex CFO OSRAM APAC currently OSRAM Munich)
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Cfo South AfricaOsram South Africa May 1999 - Dec 2005Midrand, South Africa• 2IC to CEO, responsible for company operations within Sub Saharan Africa region• Operations Management, Treasury / Debtors / Inventory / HR / Logistics / EDP / Systems Management, Controlling and Reporting, Current projects are Retail penetration and Export growth• Major Projects and successes were market share growth to 52% (from 17%), Mobile CRM, optimal cost structure with high performance environment, MIS system, highly effective incentive scheme for all employees and cleaned up corrupt warehousing operations.Reference: Mr. Grahame Boyle (ex CEO OSRAM South Africa now with Lighting Innovations), Mr. Andreas Steinert - CEO Radium Germany (ex CEO OSRAM South Africa)
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Controlling SubsidiariesOsram Ag Jul 1997 - Jun 1999Munich Area, Germany• Global Financial Controller based in Munich Germany• Responsible for UK, parts of APAC and sub Saharan Africa.• Specialist consulting and Auditing. Tasks, International law & Accounting, US-GAAP etc.Key Responsibilities & Achievements• Trained in Germany on Precision Controlling, International Troubleshooting and Global Reporting,• Global Financial and Manufacturing reporting, planning and optimization.• International negotiating skillsFinance and Accounting• Implemented Siemens leading edge Corporate Governance and Compliance programs, including SOX, RIC, PCMB and various other compliance programs. Siemens now rated best in class by NYSE.• Worked with global team to successfully change accounting standards from USGAAP to IFRS• Significantly improved systems and controls, reducing closing cycle to two days from five days.• Reengineered the annual planning process into a rolling forecast process, greatly reducing preparation time and improving accuracy.• Setup and manage Transfer Pricing process for tax purposes.Sales Management & Controlling• Introduced and rolled out Pricing Matrix for sales team in order to negotiate pricing and close deals on the spot. Creating pricing flexibility whilst within a formulated control environment• Shortened customer query communications through mobile Price & Availability tools for roaming sales teams, to be able to answer customers directly and capture deals quicker.• Implemented quick result MIS systems for sales/finance, also aiding in standardized reporting.• Setup and rolled out sales incentive schemes in order to grow business in a declining market.Mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations• Employed by Mitsubishi-OSRAM JV (a Japanese company)• Part of JV team with OSRAM Taiwan.• Worked closely with OSRAM UK to close and relocate production to Berlin, Germany and Guang Zhuo, China.
Graham Bell Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General -
Master Of Business Administration - Mba -
Bachelor Of Commerce -
General Smuts High SchoolMatric -
Liecester Road PrimaryPrimary
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