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Jersey

Setup and oversaw operations across multiple international locations, including Jersey, India, and Hungary, leading to the company's growth since its inception in 2011.Appointed as CEO/Director in 2014, with responsibilities spanning IT, HR, Accounting and Finance, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Warehouse Operations.Developed and implemented in-house algorithms using Amazon SP-API, resulting in accurate item selection strategies that enhanced operational efficiency and profitability.Effectively managed financial reporting and teams across multiple jurisdictions and time zones, ensuring full compliance with diverse regulations and standards in Jersey, India, and Hungary.Oversaw finance, operations, accounting, and purchasing functions optimising resource allocation for cost-effectiveness and operational excellence.Spearheaded the development and execution of business plans and strategies, leading to a remarkable peak-year revenue of £16.7 million in 2020.Setup of Grocery Distribution Division in 2019; involved in all areas of setup for Website, Operations, Logistics, B2B, Accounts and Marketing. The company was successful in winning the distribution rights for Sainsbury's plc in Jersey.Leveraged advanced technology and financial software, including Linnworks, Xero, Selro, AmzAnalyzer, and M365, to streamline and optimise financial processes, resulting in enhanced efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Vienna, At

Streamlined financial reporting and compliance processes for eight holding companies, ensuring strict adherence to Group cash management procedures and a reduction in compliance-related issues.Orchestrated the precise and timely submission of monthly management accounts to the Group consolidation system (Hyperion) and played a pivotal role in Group Budgeting/Forecasts, leading to an improvement in reporting accuracy.Managed the Quarterly VAT return process, and ensuring full compliance with tax regulations.Spearheaded the optimisation of the Treasury Management System (eTC), including system upgrades, FTP setup, account setup, report creation, and automating key processes such as Netting and reconciliations, increasing operational efficiency. Successfully managed the 360T FX Trading Platform with eTC, enabling advanced trading capabilities with high degrees of automation.Oversaw the configuration management of online banking systems (DB, Nordea), enhancing online banking functionalities and improving transaction.Efficiently managed interest claims and resolved group wide bank account-related disputes, leading to a significant settlement within six months of employment and ensuring future compliance per terms with service providers. Tendered and Negotiated Mondi UK's mobile contract resulting in savings of over 25%

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, resulting in an increase in project completion efficiency, providing crucial business support, devising innovative solutions, and executing transactions seamlessly to enhance overall business performance and teamwork.Designed and created a range of Management Information Systems (MIS) involving data collection, analysis, and reporting of transaction metrics to internal stakeholders, resulting in a reduction in report generation time while improving reporting efficiency.Compiled comprehensive reports and presented findings to stakeholders, facilitating data-driven decision-making.Ensured data accuracy and accessibility, streamlining processes and improving data reliability.Optimised data collection, analysis, and presentation for various financial operations tasks, resulting in an improvement in financial data accuracy and facilitating informed decision-making, which contributed to cost reduction and revenue optimisation.

Orchestrated and streamlined transactions with suppliers, optimising procurement processes.Negotiated and managed contracts with suppliers, resulting in a 15% reduction in procurement costs.Actively enforced supplier contract obligations and promptly addressed employee and client concerns throughout the procurement process.

Chartered Management Accountant

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics

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