Energized and highly motivated finance professional with > 30 years international experience in the energy and accountancy business combined with a strong business acumen. Demonstrated a ‘can do’ and ‘will deliver’ mentality and likes to go beyond the numbers to support and improve the business. Excellent comprehensive knowledge of overall finance processes. Quick understanding of the business, value drivers, risks, control framework and applying these to resolve business challenges and implement pragmatic structural solutions delivering immediate and lasting results. Strategic business partner in management teams providing challenge and support to business decision making. Demonstrated ability to lead large and diverse teams, manage (improvement) projects, build cross-functional partnerships, and develop effective relationships with key stakeholders A keen eye to staff development and coaching. High energy and ability to energize others. Confident and impactful in motivating, developing highly skilled teams and leading people. Demonstrated excellence in developing strategic business plans and performance managementframeworks, providing commercial finance support as well as creating risk-based control frameworks. Proven expertise in enhancing efficiency through project and change management, including ERP implementation, process implementation and business transformations.