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United States

Currently on assignment with Korn Ferry in a large global pharmaceutical provider with a focus on supply chain finance improvement and pre SAP for HANA socialization and readiness. Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm, bringing together strategy and talent to drive superior performance for our clients. We work with clients to design their organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward, develop,… Show more Currently on assignment with Korn Ferry in a large global pharmaceutical provider with a focus on supply chain finance improvement and pre SAP for HANA socialization and readiness. Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm, bringing together strategy and talent to drive superior performance for our clients. We work with clients to design their organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their workforce. And we help professionals navigate and advance their. Show less

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Global Manufacturing Supply Finance Business Partner Associate Director TAKEDA post the acquisition of SHIRE has created one of the world's largest and leading pharmaceutical enterprises. • Financial Business partner for two manufacturing HUBS and seven manufacturing sites• Working across function at both site and corporate level. • Driving continuous improvement, transformation, initiatives, and connection• Leading standard ways of work and the elimination of… Show more Global Manufacturing Supply Finance Business Partner Associate Director TAKEDA post the acquisition of SHIRE has created one of the world's largest and leading pharmaceutical enterprises. • Financial Business partner for two manufacturing HUBS and seven manufacturing sites• Working across function at both site and corporate level. • Driving continuous improvement, transformation, initiatives, and connection• Leading standard ways of work and the elimination of variant• Driving and delivering better monthly financial reporting and budgetary control • Key contributor on month-end close, annual budget and standard cost setting. • GMS project lead for the transfer of entity activity to the shared service center. This included fixed asset accounting, payroll, entity statutory reporting and inventory accounting. • GMS single point of contact for shared services deliverables• In conjunction with the shared services led various procurement initiatives and intercompany effectiveness.• GMS single point of contact for SAP & System Migration from LSHIRE to TAKEDA • GMS Finance support on key Contract manufacturer relationships (CMO) • Finance project lead on 4PL selection & the setup of 4 regional distribution centers. • Project controller for two site construction builds Show less

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Inventory Finance Lead Associate Director (Europe & Asia) – Dublin HQ & Finance Shared Service Centre January 2017. Post the 2016 acquisition of BAXALTA, Shire had created the world's leading global biotechnology company focused on serving patients with rare diseases and headquartered in Dublin.SHIRE Deliverables EMEA & ASIA (Global Supply Via 3 manufacturing Hubs, 4 Factories, 2 R&D specialized plants & 17 CMO sites)• Inventory & accounting control for Global Supply Model of… Show more Inventory Finance Lead Associate Director (Europe & Asia) – Dublin HQ & Finance Shared Service Centre January 2017. Post the 2016 acquisition of BAXALTA, Shire had created the world's leading global biotechnology company focused on serving patients with rare diseases and headquartered in Dublin.SHIRE Deliverables EMEA & ASIA (Global Supply Via 3 manufacturing Hubs, 4 Factories, 2 R&D specialized plants & 17 CMO sites)• Inventory & accounting control for Global Supply Model of manufacturing HUB to LOC (local operating company) and 3rd party distributors. • Monthly reporting of inventory including variance analysis and capitalized variances• Stock provisioning. • Finance lead product launches at market level plus one product global retirement.• I/C Profit on inventory elimination monthly• US GAAP Reporting, Audit, Revenue Recognition & SOX Control• Annual standard Costing and transfer pricing in collaboration with Global manufacturing finance• Project lead Finance & Inventory EMEA commercial entity Migration and 4PL model post Shires BAXALTA acquisition• Finance lead on Baxalta Factory migration and Oracle interface to Shire SAP • Finance Project lead for both an Oncology & API Site Divestiture• Finance, supply & Inventory Brexit project lead. • Managing a team of 9 Show less

County Dublin, Ireland

Shire was founded more than 30 years ago. It has long believed they have a unique opportunity to champion underserved patient communities. Today, post the 2016 acquisition of Baxalta, Shire has created the world's leading global biotechnology company focused on serving patients with rare diseases. At Shire, we believe in the power of our collective differences. The benefits we bring to patients and society as a whole stem directly from the diverse experiences, ideas and perspectives of our… Show more Shire was founded more than 30 years ago. It has long believed they have a unique opportunity to champion underserved patient communities. Today, post the 2016 acquisition of Baxalta, Shire has created the world's leading global biotechnology company focused on serving patients with rare diseases. At Shire, we believe in the power of our collective differences. The benefits we bring to patients and society as a whole stem directly from the diverse experiences, ideas and perspectives of our workforce.Deliverables:• Global Manufacturing & Supply accounting and reporting lead.• 27 CMO’s Manufacturing Facilities and 3 centralized warehouse providers • Full Sox & Audit responsibilities.• Full budgetary, forecasting and planning responsibilities.• Standard cost and Bill of Material sign off.• Tax support, supply optimization and transfer price control. • Active member of SNR leadership team alongside procurement, supply planning, quality & regulatory, IT and logistics. • Project lead on developing a global inventory provision policy and process. • Project lead on developing revenue recognition method, automation and process Show less

Swords

One of the worlds’ largest diversified industrial manufacturers with market-leading brands serving customers in global commercial, industrial and residential markets• Responsible for monthly production of 7 SBU/Brand P & L’s (Record to Report) • Full geographical reporting working with regional SBU FP&A leaders.• Reporting portfolio included Global HUB, National sales organizations, Contract manufactures, Inter Co Manufactures & Commissionaire manufactures (Joint Ventures) Based in… Show more One of the worlds’ largest diversified industrial manufacturers with market-leading brands serving customers in global commercial, industrial and residential markets• Responsible for monthly production of 7 SBU/Brand P & L’s (Record to Report) • Full geographical reporting working with regional SBU FP&A leaders.• Reporting portfolio included Global HUB, National sales organizations, Contract manufactures, Inter Co Manufactures & Commissionaire manufactures (Joint Ventures) Based in EMEA, NA, LAT & ASIA• US GAAP Reporting & Revenue Recognition & SOX Control• Responsible for inventory accounting across 6 distribution locations. This included slow moving and scrap provisioning, standard costing analysis and all standard deviation reporting. • Balance Sheet Reconciliations, internal audit, and annual audit responsibilities• Tax support and transfer pricing. Show less

Ireland

Commercial Finance & Shared Service ManagerOne of the leading communication providers in Ireland, offering solutions to over 1.7 million customers, based in Dublin and Limerick, with a retail network of over 80 stores. €1 billion turnover across 5 business unitsHead of Financial Shared Services55 direct employees (5 direct reports, 5 Analysists, 9 Specialists, 4 business partners, 5 outsource payroll employees & 27 third party GENPAC employees) Key Products and… Show more Commercial Finance & Shared Service ManagerOne of the leading communication providers in Ireland, offering solutions to over 1.7 million customers, based in Dublin and Limerick, with a retail network of over 80 stores. €1 billion turnover across 5 business unitsHead of Financial Shared Services55 direct employees (5 direct reports, 5 Analysists, 9 Specialists, 4 business partners, 5 outsource payroll employees & 27 third party GENPAC employees) Key Products and deliverables:• Record to Report: Monthly provision P & L with budget and forecast variance commentaries both consolidated and across 4 businesses, retail, and franchise retail model. • Production of strategic three-year business plan and financial modelling across 4 business units• Production of annual financial and cash budgets. Production of quarterly forecasts• OPEX: financial control and reporting across business and department. (FP&A)• FIXED ASSETS financial control, reporting, viability & ROI analysis, and governance• Balance Sheet reconciliation, risk review lead, SOX control and external audit provision. • Customer collections, Accounts payable, GL, Fixed assets, Inter-company, T&E & payroll provision. • Annual Audit, Government & regulatory returns. Show less

Rathcoole Co Dublin

HSS, Ireland’s Leading Plant & Tool hire company, with annual turnover of £40 million and employing over 150 people in 22 locations throughout the island of Ireland and the Isle of Man.• Led a restructure in August 2008 reinventing and building a new business model through finance, supply chain, inventory, sales, marketing, and operations in response to the downturn in construction.• I provided financial control over four businesses in Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and two in the Irish… Show more HSS, Ireland’s Leading Plant & Tool hire company, with annual turnover of £40 million and employing over 150 people in 22 locations throughout the island of Ireland and the Isle of Man.• Led a restructure in August 2008 reinventing and building a new business model through finance, supply chain, inventory, sales, marketing, and operations in response to the downturn in construction.• I provided financial control over four businesses in Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and two in the Irish Republic• Financial reporting, monthly consolidation, annual budget, quarterly forecasting, cash flow management, statutory reporting, statutory filing, and corporation tax returns. Show less

Dublin

European Revenue Recognition ControllerRetained on a one-year contract with Oracle Corporation, the world’s largest software company.• Financial lead on European sales of €1.5 Billion software license and consultancy: ensuring US GAAP compliance in recognition of revenue.

Moscow, Russian Federation

General Manager & Business Controller, RussiaJoined the Corporation’s Financial Shared Service Centre as Senior Accountant in 2002 and because of various operational successes and the delivery of several key projects in UK, Portugal, Spain, and Italy was promoted in 2004 to Russian GM and Business Controller • Reported to the European vice president with direct responsibility for Finance, IT, communications, supply chain, logistics, Local manufacturing, after sales warranty &… Show more General Manager & Business Controller, RussiaJoined the Corporation’s Financial Shared Service Centre as Senior Accountant in 2002 and because of various operational successes and the delivery of several key projects in UK, Portugal, Spain, and Italy was promoted in 2004 to Russian GM and Business Controller • Reported to the European vice president with direct responsibility for Finance, IT, communications, supply chain, logistics, Local manufacturing, after sales warranty & service, HR, property, and legal matters. Show less

Dublin

• Joined the company as an Assistant Accountant in 1985. Following roles as Cost accountant and Industrial engineer, head of SCM and Financial controller was promoted to General Manager in 1998 reporting to the Group Board with full P & L responsibility.• Led a senior leadership team of 7 covering 3 factories, 3 CMO partners, Chinese direct supply, 5 warehouse customer supply points overseeing the supply to 2,000 retail outlets in Europe, USA, and Middle East.

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Mba

Masters in Business Administration

Accounting

Finance & Acoounting

High School, Leaving Certificate With Honours