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CFO with progressive experience in FMCG and service sectors in both PLC and PE backed businesses. A strong performance focus; driving growth and value through clear goal setting, restructuring, efficiency and process improvement projects. International experience having been based in France, Geneva and Dubai across 6 years of my career which developed a strong cultural awareness.Commercially minded having led a business turnaround project, introducing new commercial pricing structures, restructuring and new internal controls processes. This was achieved by really understanding the business, engaging with all stakeholders and providing clarity of issues. I am energised by working with the business to drive growth and change, building strong relationships and ensuring the Finance function is integrated into the decision making process with strong data, fact bases and insights. I motivate and engage with the Finance community and wider business through clear communication skills, authenticity, down to earth attitude and a sense of fun. A Commercial CFO with experience across Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain and Corporate Finance Functions. I develop Finance teams to be engaged with the business and drive towards aligned goals.Experience:* Leadership of Regional Finance Function, development of Finance teams and structure* M&A: strategy, evaluation and implementation. Separation and Integration Director experience* Leadership of end to end process development project and system implementation* Joint Venture Board Experience* Creation of Shared Service Centres and outsourcing* Significant Supply Chain experience including reorganisation of manufacturing and distribution networks driving efficiency improvements* Cost reduction, margin focus and working capital improvements * Customer and Consumer Investment effectiveness and strategic development* Strategy development and implementation* PE sales process* Implementation of new Financial Control Environment and controls* New Market entry and country exit experience

Listed skills include Fmcg, Forecasting, Strategy, Finance, and 7 others.