I am an operationally focussed Finance Professional with international experience working for Global, matrix managed, German and US Companies.As well as recent general management experience I have enjoyed partnering business and functional leaders for multiple business units, including manufacturing facilities, in Europe, the Middle East and Asia to become the go to finance leader. I have travelled extensively, enjoying both the challenge and diversity presented by different working and cultural environments, building enduring professional relationships.I have been fortunate that my wide scoping role has enabled me to be involved at a strategic level but also be hands on where required. My experience includes:-• Restructuring leadership teams, driving empowerment and cultural change.• Business acquisition from due diligence through to full integration.• Supporting businesses growth strategies in emerging markets.• Turnaround situations requiring significant cost reduction, restructuring and operational footprint reductions.• Developing and presenting complex business cases to support major investments to deliver growth and cost reductions.• Collaborating with existing management teams to integrate an acquired business.• Providing the financial lead to support an SAP implementation and the subsequent development of reporting tools.Contact detailsEmail markrbennett1@yahoo.co.ukSpecialities includeBusiness Partnering/Restructuring/Turnarounds/Change Management/Cost Reduction & Avoidance/Strategy/Integration/International Experience/Business & Strategic Planning/Business Analysis/SAP/Negotiation/Preparing business cases/Financial Analysis/Modelling/Controlling/Budgets/Forecasts/Leadership/Cross-culture Communication/Team Management & Coaching/Financial Reporting/GAAP/Accounting/Auditing/Foreign Currency/Working Capital Management/Cash Management/Manufacturing/Capital Expenditure/Bonus Programmes/Excel/Pricing