Vice President European Finance
CurrentReporting directly to the MD of Europe, in a highly commercially focused role, directly influencing operational and financial strategic management decisions. This required me to understand the detail at macro level in order to look beyond the detail and numbers. My role is to drive the implementation and development of appropriate financial, reporting and analytical controls and functions for European sales and services operation based in the UK and Ireland and provide operational support to the Sales, Marketing and Service team covering the UK, Ireland and the Continent. • Seven years’ operational and strategic experience in the European Senior Leadership team where I:i) Lead Finance whilst contributing to all aspects of the business (Sales, Procurement, Technology, Operations and Warranty);ii) Communicate effectively by simplifying financially heavy subjects to non-finance executives in-order for them to readily digest the message. Created a multi-disciplinary executive dashboard which has been adopted across all global sites to enhance executives’ understanding;iii) Assist in formulating company’s future direction and supporting tactical initiatives;iv) Develop forward thinking analysis through forecasting movements in GM & Op Ex;v) Optimise working capital investment whilst adhering to financial covenants based on EBITDA; vi) Update preparations for managing Brexit disruption.• Experienced in working with and managing a wide range of age groups and cultures in the U.K. and Ireland enabling me to develop relationship building skills such as conflict resolution, heighten employee engagement and enhance job satisfaction. • Implemented and drove digital transformation (change in ERP & dashboard tools) in conjunction with a cross functional European ERP team and CIO. • Gained valuable international experience while working in the U.K. (fortnightly), mainland Europe and Mexico since 2008.
