 Provide strategic leadership and direction in the development and delivery of services provided by the Finance Team, effecting positive change in Finance structure and ways of working in accordance with the organisation’s overall business strategy. Develop, direct and provide effective leadership to the Finance Team. Work with the Plant Manager and Heads of Department to develop budgets and financial plans for the organisation based on business strategy, financial data and research. Lead the process for reporting, budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning. Execute agreed decisions designed to ensure the achievement of the organisation’s objectives,targets and budgets. Present reports outlining accurate financial and performance information to the Plant Manager,Senior Management and Global Finance Teams. Ensure timely preparation, analysis and reporting of full monthly, quarterly and annualmanagement accounts (including stock analysis, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, inter-company reconciliations), and provide commentary on business performance, highlighting anyissues of concern.

• Work closely with the senior management team to deliver objectives of the organisation• Manage and implement best practice of the financial function and provide ongoing support tothe CEO• Communicate effectively with all the stakeholders in the organisation and actively participate inworking groups• Ensure necessary controls are in place to protect the organisation’s asset and prevent anypotential areas of fraud and minimise exposure to risks.• Prepare annual budgets and assist divisions in the preparation of their budgets.• Monitor financial performance against budgets and prepare forecasts• Manage the year-end audit including preparation of statutory accounts in accordance withCharity SORP (FRS102) and liaise with external auditors.• Ensure the finance systems, controls and processes are fit for charity compliance andefficiencies• Ensure all financial procedures are accurate, effective and timely.• Support the CEO to develop, present and monitor annual and longer term financial budgetsand models for the organisation• Work closely with the CEO to ensure best practice financial governance.

Finance and business operations lead for the integration of Sanofi Pasteur vaccine division into the Sanofi group following the dissolution of the joint venture, Sanofi Pasteur MSD.• Taking the lead on transition management of Sanofi Pasteur vaccine division, ensuring that business as usual is maintained during the transition and the changes are effectively integrated into the business.• Developed dashboard and new monitoring and reporting templates for region.• Handover plan prepared for UK business partner to ensure seamless transition• Developed and maintained communication at all levels across the organisation to facilitate smooth and effective delivery of project.

• Responsible for the day to day management of the finance department including nominal ledger, credit control, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other financial controls. Ensuring all financial statements are accurate, complete and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other industry standards. • Reported directly to managing director to present financial analysis, results and develop strategic financial plans.• Identified weaknesses in the budget preparation process and implemented a detailed excel model to provide early indications of outputs and flexibility to undertake sensitivity analysis.• Documented all key processes and procedures, together with control checklists to ensure all processes meet the expectations of the financial control team ensuring positive internal and external audit reports. • Maintained and implemented policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.• Managed day-to-day operation of the compliance program under the IPHA & EFPIA codes ensuring successful outcomes in all audits.• Managed the service distributor partner and customer service team to ensure agreed service levels and KPIs are achieved/exceeded with a resulting 20% reduction in customer service errors.• Led local demand and supply group ensuring accurate forecasts to match supply against expected demand. Created an excel model to allow for easier identification of supply risks.

Reporting to the finance director, responsible for the management of the finance function for the wholesale division with a turnover of €200m.• Reduced timeline for delivery monthly management accounts for three companies within the group from 15 days to 5 days. • Prepared and controlled weekly cash flow and working capital forecasts ensuring that banking facilities are maintained within agreed limits.• Introduced user friendly budget models for managers with increased flexibility and sensitivity analysis allowing for a more effective budget process. • Liaised with both statutory and tax auditors in the preparation of the statutory accounts and annual tax computation ensuring positive audit outcomes and returns filed on time.• Maintained fixed asset register, implemented full review of register to identify obsolete assets and impairment risk with introduction of asset serialisation codes.• Introduced new procurement cost saving initiatives on overhead and capital expenditure resulting in a 16% reduction in non-personnel operating expenses.