I am a committed and profit-driven financial professional who leads financial operations by maximising efficiency and minimising risk by translating strategy into actionable performance and growth objectives. My strengths in developing strong business partnerships and advising executive management in achieving business objectives through continuous process improvements, revenue strategies and strategic decision-making. I provide the leadership and vision necessary to ensure effective operational and financial controls, financial strength and operating efficiency.Notable career highlights:✔️ Implemented systems and controls within the finance department, which streamlined the accounting functions across 7 entities.✔️ Drove the achievements of all department KPIs to increase business expansion and meet associated deadlines.✔️ Oversaw the company's financial due diligence, including strict cost management, and expansions within the organisation and implemented controls, which allowed previous shareholders to achieve maximum payout upon sale of the business before acquisition from the new parent company (local and international shareholders).✔️ Negotiated suppliers' discounts to receive rebates to maintain long-term relationships.✔️ Maintained GP% above budgets through cost management and supplier rebate negotiations.✔️ Developed banking relationships where facilities were given to acquire CAPEX and business expansion.✔️ Understood operational cost drivers and how they impact overall business profitability, including reduced supplier costs negotiations.✔️ Negotiated contracts for processing operations and identifying operational savings.✔️ Prepared budgets and monthly estimates for the operations, including variance analysis.✔️ Assisted management with CAPEX motivations.✔️ Completed procurement detail for all BEE companies.✔️ Led due diligence acquisition processes.