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Florida, United States

* Led the successful acquisition of a crucial government contract that propelled our growth strategy, showcasing my strategic leadership and negotiation skills and ability to secure key business agreements* Spearheaded the due diligence process, instrumental in facilitating a seamless 100% acquisition and integration by a key shareholder, underscoring my financial expertise and decision-making capabilities* Revitalized and reinvigorated our workforce, fostering a culture of transparency, positivity, engagement, and recognition, demonstrating my ability to manage and lead change within an organization

Appointed to lead a comprehensive financial transformation, focusing on strengthening relationships with stakeholders, banks, and auditors, while collaboratively shaping and executing a robust financial and business growth strategy.Key achievements:* Pioneered a radical overhaul of financial processes, imbuing them with structure and professionalism, culminating in a paradigm shift toward streamlined, error-free reporting and pristine auditor assessments, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence* Enhanced financial forecast precision to an unprecedented level, ensuring meticulous control and remarkable accuracy in achieving objectives—a testament to strategic leadership* Engineered an unparalleled 90% reduction in overdue accounts, revolutionizing cash flow dynamics and financial health, underpinning my acumen in crisis management and financial optimization* Led the seamless implementation of a cutting-edge ERP system, instrumental in amplifying our financial and operational success, underscoring my ability to drive and deliver transformations

St Johns Road West, Dublin 8, Ie

Entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of delivering paramount financial insights and valuations, key for driving strategic projects and business initiatives, while concurrently serving as the CFO of Tetra Ireland, signifying a dual leadership role.Key achievements:* Led the identification of significant potential capex savings, placing me at the forefront of cost optimization and showcasing my capacity to streamline processes and enhance financial efficiency* Played a crucial role in securing victory in a highly competitive mobile spectrum auction, contributing financial acumen to the collective effort, underscoring my collaborative skill and strategic vision* Led the successful divestment of eir's stake in a small software company, exemplifying my proficiency in orchestrating financial transactions and strategic divestitures

St Johns Road West, Dublin 8, Ie

Selected to orchestrate a transformative impact on sales and commercial direction, instrumental in propelling the business toward the attainment of critical commercial objectives, reporting directly to the Chief Commercial Officer of eir Business.Key achievements:* Spearheaded the seamless implementation of an order-to-billing workflow process, assuring over €10 million in data product revenue, showcasing cross-functional collaboration and financial acumen * Developed and implemented comprehensive KPI metrics, enhancing transparency and precision in sales decision-making, showing my leadership to create transparency pivotal to delivering commercial results* Drove sales strategies targeting government and data propositions, key element of the 2016/2017 growth strategy, positioning me as the key force behind market expansion and revenue growth

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Appointed as the driving force behind strategic planning, budgeting, performance management, and dynamic business partnership across commercial business lines, including Telecom, IT, and Internet of Things. A pivotal member of both the business and finance leadership teams within the Business Market division, jointly entrusted with delivering a commanding P&L of €2.1 billion in annual revenues.Key achievements:* Boosted working capital by strategically reducing overdue accounts, collaboratively orchestrating initiatives with Collections and business units, a testament to my skills in optimizing financial efficiency* Fueled the expansion into new markets through the implementation of robust financial processes tailored for business mergers and acquisitions, showcasing my acumen in facilitating strategic growth* Strategically rationalized the product portfolio, leading to divestment of non-future-proof products, a reflection of my strategic approach to portfolio management and profitability

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Appointed to orchestrate strategic planning, budgeting, and performance management, leading the Finance team, including Business Control, Risk Management, Project Management Office (PMO), Contract Management, and Facilities. In addition, I was a key member on the CFO-board of KPN. Jointly responsible for overseeing a substantial portfolio, including €200 million in IT-maintenance costs and €300 million in IT-innovation capital expenditures. I skillfully managed a team comprising 70 FTEs.Key achievements:* Spearheaded a transformative enhancement in IT security through the conceptualization and implementation of cutting-edge applications and processes, fortifying logical access to internal systems* Mitigated the risk of multi-million euros in unauthorized software license expenditures by establishing and implementing a robust software asset management framework* Reengineered the IT risk management framework and internal controls, instilling a culture of compliance and risk mitigation under my leadership* Achieved significant annual spend reductions by skillfully optimizing resources and managing contracts in a collaborative team effort, highlighting my commitment to efficiency and excellence

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Entrusted with the mission of orchestrating budgeting, performance management, business analysis, and spearheading critical risk and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance initiatives. Assumed leadership of the FP&A team, with oversight over Business Control, Cost Accounting, Compliance, and Management Information. In partnership, I was accountable for the delivery of a commanding P&L boasting €3.8 billion in annual revenues and managing a €700 million Capex portfolio. My leadership extended to a team of 45 FTEs.Key achievements:* A pivotal member of the seamless financial integration of Mobile and Fixed divisions, culminating in improved commercial decision-making capabilities, underscoring my skills in transformations* Pioneered the realization of quarterly cost price reporting, expertly optimizing processes to ensure timely and precise financial insights* Ensured continuous compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements by spearheading improvements in the risk management process, proving my dedication to regulatory adherence and financial stewardship

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Selected as co-pilot for senior management to manage strategic planning, budgeting and performance management. Member of business and finance management teams. Co-responsible for delivery of Business Plan and managed a team of 10 FTEs.Key achievements:* Successfully integrated three business units in just six months, leveraging teamwork to conquer a complex operational challenge* Elevated Business Control teams' capabilities to ensure precision and compliance in financial management, demonstrating my commitment to financial excellence

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Selected to manage and improve finance processes (incl. strategic planning, budgeting and performance management) in the South West region. Co-responsible for delivery of Business Plan.Key achievements:* Championed the development and implementation of a benchmarking initiative across five regions, fostering a culture of performance improvement and cross-regional collaboration within the team

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Selected to manage strategic and financial-economical advices on strategy, business planning, value based management, benchmarking and business cases.Key achievements:* Developed and implemented a Value Based Management (VBM) model (own)* Profiled Business Analysis activities by making Business Analysis part of management decisions (in the lead)* Part of the core team for defining new strategic direction (team)

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Nl

Business controller of several departments: Purchase, Logistics, Repair and Detachment Key achievement:* Developed and implemented an Activity Based Costing model for enhanced financial insights and resource allocation, showcasing my strategic financial expertise

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Executive Master Finance & Control (Chartered Controller, Rc)

Master’S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General

High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates