Working to support the CFO and wider finance organization of a PE-backed start-up to move into its growth phase and change not only how Finance supports the business, but how the business supports Finance.By working with every element of the Company in a transitional period to better identify its needs, I supported and drove a maturing process in the planning and capital allocation function as well as working closing with the CFO and Finance team to move from start-up to growth.

Liberty Charge is a public charge point operator who works in partnership with Local Authorities and eMobility stakeholders to help solve the problem of those that can’t charge at home, which impacts over 11 million households across the U.K.As part of the core 4 of the start-up team, and Senior Leadership Team, I worked with our Investors and Board from pre-first-round funding through roll-out of on-street charge point infrastructure; every aspect of the journey from “an idea and an… Show more Liberty Charge is a public charge point operator who works in partnership with Local Authorities and eMobility stakeholders to help solve the problem of those that can’t charge at home, which impacts over 11 million households across the U.K.As part of the core 4 of the start-up team, and Senior Leadership Team, I worked with our Investors and Board from pre-first-round funding through roll-out of on-street charge point infrastructure; every aspect of the journey from “an idea and an excel workbook” to real-world deployment and carbon reduction. Capitalizing on my diverse background, I lead an incredible team of Accounting, Business Partnering, and Commercial Finance professionals, as well as the Customer and Product teams of one of the premier on-street CPOs in the UK. My team is responsible for all aspects of financial planning, control, accounting and reporting, and network monetization. Show less

Deputy CFO supporting every aspect of the CEE Region CFO’s roles and responsibilitiesLeading the regional Business Control and Capital Allocation process for 5 separate cable and DTH entities across Central EuropeGuiding and driving short-term (rest-of-year) and long-term planning based analysis of KPIs, value drivers and risks and opportunities to achieve budgeted results and drive growthSupporting vertical and horizontal business units to understand growth drivers… Show more Deputy CFO supporting every aspect of the CEE Region CFO’s roles and responsibilitiesLeading the regional Business Control and Capital Allocation process for 5 separate cable and DTH entities across Central EuropeGuiding and driving short-term (rest-of-year) and long-term planning based analysis of KPIs, value drivers and risks and opportunities to achieve budgeted results and drive growthSupporting vertical and horizontal business units to understand growth drivers, KPIs and operating statisticsWorking in a highly dynamic, time-sensitive arena, constantly balancing competing deliverables, resources and requirementsManaging multiple stand-alone Accounting & Reporting teams, driving improvements in ICOFR, Risk & Compliance and team dynamicsPresented and supported on sell-side M&A of the Satellite TV Business and pre-close governance compliance of the Vodafone-Liberty transaction Show less

Reporting to the CFO of DTH business with operations throughout Central/Eastern EuropeManaging an international team in monthly and quarterly management reportingResponsible for company-wide budget and forecasting activities for all aspects of the business: P&L, balance sheet and cash flows and non-financial considerationsEstablishing internal control framework and processes including business partnering and team dynamicsAnnual and long-range budgetary planning… Show more Reporting to the CFO of DTH business with operations throughout Central/Eastern EuropeManaging an international team in monthly and quarterly management reportingResponsible for company-wide budget and forecasting activities for all aspects of the business: P&L, balance sheet and cash flows and non-financial considerationsEstablishing internal control framework and processes including business partnering and team dynamicsAnnual and long-range budgetary planning and analysis with a record of delivering on target, sustained growthOversite of technical accounting issues and policies Show less

Managing engagement teams ranging from 6 to 10 staff members at levels from entry level staff auditors to assistant managersBudget planning, maintenance and analysis for short and long-term engagementsReview of staff work to ensure high level of documentation quality with internal standardsEnsuring compliance of engagement teams with relevant professional, regulatory and internal Firm standardsAudit of technical accounting issues, including:- Fair value… Show more Managing engagement teams ranging from 6 to 10 staff members at levels from entry level staff auditors to assistant managersBudget planning, maintenance and analysis for short and long-term engagementsReview of staff work to ensure high level of documentation quality with internal standardsEnsuring compliance of engagement teams with relevant professional, regulatory and internal Firm standardsAudit of technical accounting issues, including:- Fair value measurements including ASC 825, and ASC 350 and IFRS 36- Purchase price allocations of acquisitions (ASC 805 and IFRS 3)- Debt transactions (including initial public offerings under the 1933 Securities Act)- Common control transactions- Asset Retirement Obligations and Restructuring Provisions- Revenue Recognition- Consolidations- Coordination with subsidiary audit teams from throughout Europe and South America for as many as 16 components at any one time- Extensive foreign currency and intercompany work- Advanced exposure to complex multi-currency statements of cash flowsNon-client risk management- Quality peer review of all SEC registrants in KPMG the Netherlands- Conducted training for new managers and partners for base-line knowledge of PCAOB requirements- Staff training and development- Mentoring and coaching staff from entry level staff to assistant managers Show less

Experience in month-end close, reconciliations, cash collections and rollforwards