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Zurich, Switzerland

■ Experienced Director leading the Professional Services Practice with a focus on SAP S/4HANA Cloud implementation, delivering outstanding results for clients and driving business growth.■ Proven track record in developing and executing strategic initiatives, optimising service delivery processes, and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction in the SAP S/4HANA Cloud domain.■ Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive successful project outcomes, allocate resources effectively, and continuously enhance service offerings in the SAP S/4HANA Cloud space.

London, United Kingdom

■ Leading the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Practice as the Practice Director, overseeing strategic planning, project execution, and client engagements.■ Driving the growth and success of the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Practice by providing leadership, guidance, and expertise to the team, ensuring high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction.■ Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs, and providing innovative solutions.

London, United Kingdom

■ Leading and coaching the UK Finance consultants on Software as a service (Saas). Providing consultancy services to international CFOs in various industries and lead them through their Finance Change.■ Providing consultancy services to international CFOs in various industries: Partnering with CFOs from different industries to understand their specific finance challenges and requirements, and offering strategic guidance and solutions to help them navigate finance change initiatives successfully.

London, United Kingdom

■ Provided advisory services to Finance Directors in various industries to evaluate and manage their SAP needs. End-to-end management of the finance project team including pre-sales, due diligence, implementation, and post go-live support.■ Led and managed the finance project team, fostering collaboration, ensuring effective communication, and driving performance excellence to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

St. Gallen, Switzerland

■ Swisscom IT Services, Switzerland, largest ICT provider in Switzerland t/o £650m■ Head Financial Accounting Subsidiaries, leading a team of 10 who were responsible for the accounting office of 20 legal entities. Span of control included accounting under statutory regulations (IFRS, various local GAAP), corporate reporting, business planning, external reporting and M&A integration.

Friltschen, Switzerland

■ CFO with responsibility over Finance, HR and Procurement departments.■ Directed the procurement function, including vendor management, contract negotiations, and strategic sourcing, to optimise procurement processes and achieve cost savings while ensuring high-quality goods and services.■ Oversaw the financial operations of the organisation, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis, to ensure effective financial decision-making and performance.

St. Gallen, Switzerland

■ Swisscom IT Services, Switzerland, largest ICT provider in Switzerland t/o £650m ■ Built up an IFRS competence centre and responsible for establishing accounting rules and processes under IFRS for outsourcing contracts.

Rebstein, Switzerland

■ Responsible for general accounting activities and business manager tasks, reported directly to the owner and CEO of the company

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Accounting And Finance

Cima Professional Qualification, Accounting And Finance, Cima Professional Qualification

Certificate And Diploma Of Advanced Studies In Leadership, Leadership

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General