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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

VP Finance for North, East & West Europe and key member of Regional Management team where I have • successfully delivered sustainable profitable growth across all of its 8 key markets acting as trusted business partner• redesigned the finance team (including new FP&A function) to build a functional team that is able to meet business needs and drive growth development through appreciation & interpretation of underlying business drivers• implemented much needed improvements in key… Show more VP Finance for North, East & West Europe and key member of Regional Management team where I have • successfully delivered sustainable profitable growth across all of its 8 key markets acting as trusted business partner• redesigned the finance team (including new FP&A function) to build a functional team that is able to meet business needs and drive growth development through appreciation & interpretation of underlying business drivers• implemented much needed improvements in key processes & control environment, delivering shortened delivery times, greater compliance & increasing integrity within the team and the region• ongoing evaluation of M&A opportunities to enhance our position in current territories and/or to enter new markets Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

The leading finance functional expert, as Head of FP&A finance shared service operation, with a focus on the delivery of forward looking insights and enhanced decision making within Innovation Function across the multiple businesses – recognizing the long term value of successful innovation & the scalable growth opportunities. Continuous focus on Innovation Performance Management including data analytics, bringing insights on effectiveness of innovation spend. Rigorously implemented… Show more The leading finance functional expert, as Head of FP&A finance shared service operation, with a focus on the delivery of forward looking insights and enhanced decision making within Innovation Function across the multiple businesses – recognizing the long term value of successful innovation & the scalable growth opportunities. Continuous focus on Innovation Performance Management including data analytics, bringing insights on effectiveness of innovation spend. Rigorously implemented harmonization of key financial processes, including deployment of standardized business case and ensuring that classification & management of costs are in full compliance with accounting and internal control requirements Show less

Amsterdam

Finance business partner for global Strategy & Innovation and Marketing functions focusing on effectiveness programs and including financial controller for Lighting Ventures organization - managing professional & consumer start-up businesses. Consistently realized annual cost reduction & efficiency savings through collaborative proactive forward-looking relationship with Head of Innovation.

Greater Los Angeles Area

CFO and a member of the Management Team for Discus Dental, a new acquisition, that delivered pre-acquisition ambitions for sales growth, profitability, cashflow and engagement in its first year (both B2B & B2C operating models). Executed significant change management program (including transfer to finance shared service), strategic divestment and cost reduction programs, assuming additional responsibilities for local site leadership. As business & site leader illustrated high integrity &… Show more CFO and a member of the Management Team for Discus Dental, a new acquisition, that delivered pre-acquisition ambitions for sales growth, profitability, cashflow and engagement in its first year (both B2B & B2C operating models). Executed significant change management program (including transfer to finance shared service), strategic divestment and cost reduction programs, assuming additional responsibilities for local site leadership. As business & site leader illustrated high integrity & strength as purveyor of ethics, honesty & company values. Additionally, CFO for Oral Healthcare (‘OHC’) (Philips Sonicare brand) with consecutive years of double digit sales growth in consumer goods / retail environment Show less

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Successfully delivered above sales & profitability commitments (consumer goods / retail) through key innovations based on consumer insights & supported by targeted and effective A&P programs. Growth driven by development of new categories, market expansion & increased distribution channels

Utilized broad commercial experience (finance, operations, service, IT) and technical accounting skills to drive double digit sales growth, margin & cashflow improvements as collaborative business partner to category leader and global marketing team. Proactive margin management through brand pricing policies, effective trade spend, procurement savings & foreign currency awareness. Managing finance activities through finance shared service operations.

Finance Director for UK Commercial Sales Organization and part of Management Team that delivered record business & people engagement results in consecutive years (‘06/’07) in addition to successfully integrating new acquisition. Responsibility for Finance (including local & international shared services centres), Operations (planning, customer service, physical distribution), After sales service, Legal and IT. Championed and delivered promotional effectiveness tools in the ongoing drive for… Show more Finance Director for UK Commercial Sales Organization and part of Management Team that delivered record business & people engagement results in consecutive years (‘06/’07) in addition to successfully integrating new acquisition. Responsibility for Finance (including local & international shared services centres), Operations (planning, customer service, physical distribution), After sales service, Legal and IT. Championed and delivered promotional effectiveness tools in the ongoing drive for the finance function to be true business partners able to unlock business potential – focus on trade spend (money-off campaigns) Show less