A US Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), with no working restrictions.A Big 4-trained Chartered Accountant (CPA equivalent) with over 17 years of experience in financial control, commercial finance/FP&A, business partnering, restructuring/workout, credit management, and business process improvement. A strong multidisciplinary financial skill set with specializations across industries such as Manufacturing, Retail/FMCG, Real Estate, Hospitality/Foodservice and Financial Services.A self-starter and noted problem solver, with an impeccable work ethic and keen focus on improving organizational efficiency, through cost optimization, enhanced internal controls, and improved cash flow and working capital management. Detail orientated, strong analytically and commercially minded with an internal drive to make positive andmeaningful impacts on SMEs, with focus on enhancing financial and operational performance by providing accurate (and timely) financial data and meaningful analysis for better decision-making.KEY SKILLS• Commercial Finance / FP&A: Led annual budgeting, five-year financial planning, and monthly forecasting cycles in multiple roles. Possess strong analytical capabilities, including IRR/NPV analysis.• Cost Accounting: Extensive understanding of cost accounting and accurate inventory valuation, experience developing standard costing inventory models and Bill of Materials.• Financial Reporting: Led month end close (3 days post end of month), Financial Statement preparation; audit liaison. • Credit / Risk Management: Expert in developing and implementing strategies to manage and minimize credit and liquidity risk, utilizing critical thinking and analytics. • Working Capital Management / Financial Control: Expertise in identifying key issues impacting business efficiency, optimizing cash use, working capital, and debt management. • Financial Analysis & Management Reporting: Proficient in variance analysis, labor analysis and KPI reporting. Capable of communicating findings to management and stakeholders and experienced in developing monthly management reports and board packs.• Financial Modelling / Technical Skills: Advanced financial modelling skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Adept in using Oracle, QuickBooks, TM1, SharePoint and excellent working knowledge of IFRS (~ US GAAP).• Stakeholder Management / Staff Engagement: Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, influencing decision-making through clear communication.