Divisional Finance Manager

Reported to Financial Controller working closely with Investment, Asset Management and Property Management teams to support each of these functions and in turn have them provide necessary information to prepare financial results, subsequent reporting and corporate / asset acquisitions to further the funds being managed. • Implemented new property database management system with finance bolt on. Created key financial controls for Healthfund I and II. Streamlined system used for property management and accounting,• Created and standardised processes and procedures and interchangeable skillsets for property management and finance teams.

Reported to the European Finance Director managing a P&L with turnover of circa $40m. Cbee Europe Ltd is a subsidary of Clorox Ltd selling mainly Natural Personal Care, Cat Litter, laundry and Homecare products.• Prepared strategic product pricing, costing and rationalisation. Proposed variety of price increases, product cost reductions and product de-listings improving margins.• Drove sales reporting highlighting variances within key brands, categories, products and regions. Achieved understanding of arising issues whether economic, political or business.

Reported to the International Chief Financial Officer managing a budget of $142.5m for the UK with the assistance of two direct reports. Scotts seasonal garden products business with their peak period being from March to October.• Prepared annual plan with limited knowledge of business and systems. Key deadlines were met. Scenario Models set up to understand ‘what if' enabled UK General Manager to report to International on time with confidence.• Provided support and challenge to the UK General Manager on all aspects of finance including revenue, gross margin, cost of goods, operational spends and in general being a good a business partner to senior management.

Marketing Accountant reporting to the UK CFO with a dotted line to the marketing Director Brands within my financial control Radox, Sanex, Brylcreem, Kiwi, Ambi Pur. Turnover £225m palead implementation of E-Buy, an online procurement tool. Savings made £250k (10%) first 6months. Time saved first 6months 0.5 day per week.• Signed off all financials for NPD prior to go live and ensured that all finances are sound and robust. Presented Financials to the Exec, highlighted potential turnover and profitability upsides. Answered challenging probing questions from all Exec members giving financial confidence to management.

Sales and Marketing Analyst reporting ino the UK CFO with an annual turnover of £45m pa• Implemented bespoke account tool, Account Planning and Promotion, SAP bolt on. Improved sales forecasting and therefore demand planning. Procured materials and SKU’s savings of £400k in the first year.• Reported accurately Sales and Marketing income/costs in the P&L on a monthly basis, conducted variance analysis and presented findings to CFO. Analysis to include discussion with Sales & Marketing teams where applicable, and actions to remedy errors and minimize P&L impact