I am a Business Transformation catalyst with an extensive record of delivering sustained change and tangible performance improvements, acting as a trusted advisor to senior Finance executives. I possess a unique skill set, combining expertise in leading practice designs for Finance, with a real-world background that allows me to design and implement pragmatic and practical solutions to drive improved performance. I am a conceptual thinker, blending strong analytical skills and tactical capabilities with an ability to understand the broader strategic context. I am current the Market Leaders of EY's Finance Optimization practice within their Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) practice, working with clients to deliver sustained performance improvement in their Finance function, specializing in supporting Finance leaders engage with their key business stakeholders to improve Finance’s ability to build trust and creating long term value for their organizations through sustainable improvements to their Finance function. I have design and implementation experience across all aspects of the Finance Transformation journey, leveraging best practices across people, organization, process and technology, including robotics and process automation. I am an authority on the use of Shared Services and Outsourcing to drive operational efficiencies and create value across all stages of the project life cycle. Previously the Vice President, Finance Shared Services for the Hudson’s Bay Company, and Global Process Owner responsible for the delivery of Shared Services including Accounts Payable, Payroll (US, Canada), Travel & Corporate Card Administration, Sales Audit and Bankcard Administration leveraging on-shore North American teams supported by an internal delivery organization established in Bangalore India and a third party outsourcer. During an extensive career in consulting, primarily focused in Finance Transformation, I have established a strong track record of success supporting senior Finance executives and their teams to deliver operational improvements in engagements across multiple industries.
Listed skills include Outsourcing, Business Transformation, Strategy, Finance Transformation, and 48 others.
