Senior Financial Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

Head: Group Finance

• Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

Business Controller

• Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

◼ Improved profitability by scrutinising site results then proposing and implementing cost-saving initiatives, e.g. analysed and improved process for estimating WIP and gross profit, set team ‘norms’ to reduce resourcing costs and increase productivity.◼ Prepared and presented bespoke financial reports to C-level and managers on various business functions, e.g. sales reports, client profitability/returns, and daily GP dashboards. ◼ Ensured Group and Local Statutory audits (IFRS) were successful by providing critical and timely information to auditors.◼ Improved reliability of financial data by initiating a development programme and data template for managers, rolling forecasts reviewed and approved by Regional Management. ◼ Gained business validation for SAP controlling structure and transferred process to the region. Show less

Senior Manager, Operational Finance

• Oct 2015 - May 2018

Conducted thorough business risk investigation, identified threats and implemented mitigation, generated comprehensive P&L reviews (monthly/annually) with Cost Centre and Department managers.◼ Provided expert financial guidance to stakeholders (e.g. Branch and Product Managers), and main contact for the RSSC with DSV Group.◼ Supported clients to evaluate new product, e.g. pricing reviews, ROIC analysis, business motivation, and increased their profitability.◼ Conducted a critical review on resourcing processes, identified shortfalls and developed improvements to implement, prioritised and delivered ‘quick wins’ while maintaining procedural integrity.◼ Delivered specialised assignments to significantly improve resourcing capability, i.e. change portfolio resource management. Show less

Financial Controller

• Nov 2013 - Oct 2015

◼ Evaluated various software tools to analyse financial performance of business and improve decision making, process recommendations approved by senior management team. ◼ Introduced stringent measures to significantly improve accuracy of monthly financial reporting. ◼ Ensured full compliance with overarching law and regulations, e.g. registration of accounting and all financial and economic operations, accurate, reliable and confidential. ◼ Utilised SAP financial module to request, coordinate and validate the changes necessary to ensure that the financial, accounting and taxation are accurate and in line with current standards. ◼ Coordinated roll-out of advanced ERP system (SAP) and implemented associated workflow across the organization (including the Shared Service Centre located in Poland). Show less

Finance Manager

• Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

◼ Responsibility for the business’s financial function, customer services, warehouse, and logistics and managed 15 employees across 3 business departments.. ◼ Accountable for preparation and submission of detailed monthly financial reports in accordance with requested format. ◼ Managed warehouse function and customer service agents ensuring performance criteria met. ◼ Supervised and monitored all transaction processing on company’s financial system to enable up-to-date and accurate to establish monthly financial position and detailed trading results. Show less

CA (SA) Trainee

• Feb 2010 - Jan 2013