Chief Financial Officer

• Sep 2020 - Present

- Monitored sales data and collaborated with other interns on the development of revenue and profits forecasts. - Worked closely with executive management team to grow top-line revenues through new customer acquisition and increase account penetration. - Analyzed and established product line gross profit margins. - Performed financial and business analysis for the development of new products launch. - Implemented costs effective measures for cutting cost and prepared detailed cost reports to review with managers of all departments to ensure full understanding and adherence to their respective departmental budgets. - Reviewed purchasing procedures to ensure policies for obtaining quotes are being followed. - Developed and allocate operational budgets; negotiate contracts with banks and vendors. - Implemented new financial system integrating with CRM system resulting in greater automation and a streamlined close process. - Rebuilt the finance function, implemented formal budgeting, forecasting and reporting systems to measure and communicate performance results internally and to the board of directors. - Prepared financial reports, ensuring the accuracy of all data. - Implemented new analytics and metrics. - Advised management and board of directors in the strategic management of the organization. - Overseeing a successful audit of the Company's financial results. Show less

Interim Chief Financial Officer

• Feb 2017 - Present

- Prepared annual forecasts and managed all financial accounts. - Developed and allocated operational budgets. - Advised CEO with the development of business strategies and financial models. - Prepared annual forecasts and managed all financial accounts. - Developed and allocated operational budgets. - Advised CEO with the development of business strategies and financial models.

Finance Manager

• 2013 - Present

- Monitored sales data and collaborated with other interns on the development of revenue and profits forecasts. - Supported in financial management in SME Instrument - Horizon 2020 project. - Worked closely with executive management team to grow top-line revenues through new customer acquisition and increase account penetration. - Analyzed and established product line gross profit margins. - Performed financial and business analysis for the development of new products launch. - Implemented costs effective measures for cutting cost and prepared detailed cost reports to review with managers of all departments to ensure full understanding and adherence to their respective departmental budgets. - Reviewed purchasing procedures to ensure policies for obtaining quotes are being followed. - Developed and allocate operational budgets; negotiate contracts with banks and vendors. - Implemented new financial system integrating with CRM system resulting in greater automation and a streamlined close process. - Rebuilt the finance function, implemented formal budgeting, forecasting and reporting systems to measure and communicate performance results internally and to the board of directors. - Prepared financial reports, ensuring the accuracy of all data. - Implemented new analytics and metrics. - Advised management and board of directors in the strategic management of the organization. - Overseeing a successful audit of the Company's financial results. Show less

Chief Finance Officer - Chief Operating Officer

• May 2003 - Jun 2012

- Negotiated and structured bank financing. - A key member of the management team that successfully completed the sale of the business to new ownership. - Implemented a monthly financial and management reporting process resulting in a more timely, accurate and detailed reporting package for use by executive. - Prepared financial reports, ensuring the accuracy of all data. - Generated cash from working capital by accelerating billing, improved collections and extending vendor payment terms. - Analyzed and established product line gross profit margins, reduce SG&A expenses and head count. - Implemented new financial system, significantly improved the whole accounting system and stayed up-to-date with current financial laws and regulations. - Created and recommended ways to decrease costs (savings on food & beverage cost). Show less

Head Of Finance And Administration

• Oct 2001 - Oct 2002

Head Of Finance And Administration

• 2000 - Sep 2001

Tax Consultant and Accountant

• Jul 1998 - Sep 2000