Vp Of Finance For Multiple Regions,
London, Gb
ED&F Man is a specialist merchant of agricultural commodities, trading mainly in sugar, molasses, coffee and grains. In addition, act as broker to clients who need to access commodity and capital markets.Food Industry Commodities Sugar Cocoa Refinery Industry Manufacture Manufacturing FactoryMexico / UK: Pioneered financial activities and made significant contributions to the strategic development of local management teams for operations in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Peru, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Transformed design of financial reporting and controls for entire Americas region to improve reporting to head office in London, UK. London, UK: Divisional niche business where led operational aspects of finance, administration, regulatory, audits, and taxes, within a subsidiary group of companies. Direct involvement and accountability on decisions impacting operations in UK, France, Kazakhstan, and the Caribbean. Implemented strategies for downsizing project of French operations, including renegotiation of outstanding debts. Successfully restructured debt for the UK business. New York, USA: Successfully delivered strategic financial controlling role in 6 countries in multiple locations throughout the Americas. Performed monthly group consolidation, financial and management reporting as well as support for local compliance. México City, México: Accomplished effective performance in administrative, financial, regulatory, procurement and risk management functions, providing support for the successful execution of company initiatives. Led Mexican group of subsidiaries, generating positive synergies for reorganization, development of IT department, new software implementation, and ERP systems upgrade.