Experience

Technicus

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Data Lead

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  • Working across Finance and the business to identify the appropriate data objects and develop out the relevant content to support the data design of the Unified Data Model within CFIN • Working with the Data Solution Architect to ensuring reporting “Use Cases” can be delivered from CFIN and supporting data architecture • Assist in the overall design of data structure and objects in CFIN, & arrange of data cleanse, mapping and clearing Migration into CFIN. • Working across Finance and the business to identify the appropriate data objects and develop out the relevant content to support the data design of the Unified Data Model within CFIN • Working with the Data Solution Architect to ensuring reporting “Use Cases” can be delivered from CFIN and supporting data architecture • Assist in the overall design of data structure and objects in CFIN, & arrange of data cleanse, mapping and clearing Migration into CFIN.



Mitie

• United Kingdom
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• DSP Consultant

  • Jan 2022 - Apr 2022

  • Data extraction, cleansing and transformation as part of the P2P implementation programme (COUPA/SAP) • Stakeholder engagement across the DSP programme, and wider business areas to manage migration plan and changes • Local data expert for P2P, running queries from excel data lakes, presenting data to business for change/trend analysis • Embedding best practice advice and governance to help drive for better change • Data extraction, cleansing and transformation as part of the P2P implementation programme (COUPA/SAP) • Stakeholder engagement across the DSP programme, and wider business areas to manage migration plan and changes • Local data expert for P2P, running queries from excel data lakes, presenting data to business for change/trend analysis • Embedding best practice advice and governance to help drive for better change



Astellas Europe

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• SAP Transition Lead

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Participation in the development and implementation of standard processes (R2R, P2P, O2C, SCM and master data) • Participation in planning and execution of the process change management activities • Effective definition and communication of process controls in EMEA in order to support a culture of compliance • Working with various affiliates within different environments and understanding their local processes • Leading change and process enhancements • Local SME in the topics of P2P and O2C Show less


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• Information Technology & Services
• 200 - 300 Employee
• Available

  • Apr 2020 - Jun 2020


Centrica

• Colombia
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Systems Analyst (SAP S4 implementation, Master Data, & Systems Governance)

  • Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

  • Partner with key stakeholders to methodically and systematically work through and fully understand any detailed requirements for project delivery or BAU • Review data and processes to ensure use of the SAP system is consistent across business functions and to align processes which are not currently aligned • Work with systems finance teams, internal audit and other functions (e.g. Procurement, Ops) to maintain and improve MDM standards; • Develop and implement new business processes where required to ensure both master data and transactional data is complete • Develop and implement new business processes to protect and improve the control environment • Expert in the data which underpins the management reporting and business intelligence • Ensure visualisation requirements are fully met as well as provide challenge where necessary to ensure the optimum solution is defined • Drive the adoption of visualisation and analytics tools within the business • Develop documentation to enable ongoing support and maintenance of the system and processes • Objectives and performance measures set with the line manager around progress against plan Show less



Sky

• France
• Wireless Services

• Finance Systems Analyst (SAP Ariba Functional Consultant/SAP HANA implementation)

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  • 2nd Line systems support to identify and fix more complex incidents • Provide new and updated documentation on P2P processes and producing process flow charts for As-Is and To-Be processes • Design functional test scripts for system developments and releases • Continuous improvement reviews of end to end P2P process with process stakeholders and analyse and recommend change requests • Producing project documentation, business readiness documents, project charters, communication plans etc. supporting the business through the implementation process to ensure the change delivers the stated objectives of the project • Partnering of key procurement business areas ensuring compliance and best practice and be the main point of contact/liaison between upstream and downstream procurement teams • Creating master data/configuration files in Ariba as well as identifying change needs, assessing the impact of the change Show less



GSK

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim SAP Data Analyst (Payment Disclosures)

  • Jan 2017 - May 2017

  • Monitoring vendor setups, vendor payments, due diligence and consent queries which includes liaising closely with Gempact (SSC). • Monitoring purchase order setups, goods receipts and manual payments created via SAP/CERPS • Preparing templates and loading transfer of value data into SAP/CERPS EFPIA operating module • Compliance activities relating to the above including preparation of Caps reports, payment reports, consent and vendor reports • Support the backend monitoring and internal audit requirements for Healthcare professionals and organisations reporting • Working with Transparency and Compliance manager with process improvements around P2P processes, data quality and governance • Provide user training sessions, documentation, materials surrounding P2P processes (Local SME) • Dealing with SAP/CERPS new user access requests and existing role mapping changes Show less



British Council

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• SAP Business Analyst (Global Finance Change Programme)

  • Dec 2014 - Oct 2016

  Headed up the data migration process to successful conclusion following reworking of the GL chart of accounts. Developed new process manuals & work flows to develop better working relationships with the internal shared services centre. Continually working to improve Master Data Governance control locally & pan BC. • Cleansed and migrated data within SAP R3 as part of a chart of account rationalisation process • Provided expert analysis and support to country and regional teams with SAP financial and process issues surrounded by Data Governance and P2P • Reviewed and amended policies and procedures around the creation of GL accounts, WBS elements, profit and cost centres • Acted as a bridge between the business (Corporate Finance, operational finance teams, centralised and project teams) and the shared service teams in Noida, India • Putting forward recommendations for process improvements by gathering requirements, mapping and documenting the ‘as-is’ and future state Business functions and processes. • Analysing off system payments (xxx millions) for a whole FY to potentially change/improve processes by implementing and to consider new technical solutions such as system integration if appropriate to assist operational parts of the business such as one-time vendor portal (vendor master). This also included looking into failed payments and vendor master data maintenance to look at root causes • Working closely with PwC in relation to re-building a new SAP data structure and in addition to develop/implement a WBS closure plan • Writing functional and non-functional specifications relating to system improvements and integrations • Dealing with service requests and incidents via the servicenow portal to ensure resolution of issues • Developing training documentation and materials for business areas as well as recommendation papers Show less



Jimmy Choo

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Process Expert

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Acted as 1st production user to test processes & finalise documentation during SAP implementation with Online Services. Provided training across AP, AR, Assets, GL & Reporting procedures. Kick started the AP function from start to finish from a user’s perspective & distributed knowledge down to future users. • Provided SAP FI-CO training to users as required, in group sessions or one to one covering SAP FI on AP, AR, Assets, GL and Reporting procedures after liaising with SAP support team • Acted as Key Point of contact within the office. • Oversaw the AP Function to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax and other statutory legislation • Maintaining vendor, customer & item master details on SAP ensuring less frequency of failed payments and that bank payments were made effectively through the interface payment system (Piteco) and using tools such as IBAN code checkers to check quality of bank account validity • Developed process manuals and test procedures • Worked very closely with the SAP support team to insure SAP payment interface systems were working efficiently Show less



Associated Press

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications

• Financial Accountant

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2014

  • Raised monthly intercompany invoices, settlements, and reconciliation of intercompany accounts • Performed monthly balance sheet analysis, including reconciliations, monthly accrual reviews, monthly CAPEX reporting, depreciation and impairment reviews • Provided detailed review of overhead allocation process and charges, highlighting issues where appropriate • Reviewed and posted Journal transactions • Raised monthly intercompany invoices, settlements, and reconciliation of intercompany accounts • Performed monthly balance sheet analysis, including reconciliations, monthly accrual reviews, monthly CAPEX reporting, depreciation and impairment reviews • Provided detailed review of overhead allocation process and charges, highlighting issues where appropriate • Reviewed and posted Journal transactions



Konami Digital Entertainment

• Japan
• Entertainment Providers
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Financial Accountant

  • Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Prepared team for impending SAP upgrade by effectively communicating, preparing new process documentation and delivering training courses • Performed monthly reconciliation of Balance sheet accounts including bank and VAT accounts • Reviewed and challenged Intercompany Journals & Payment Recharges • Reviewed & challenged postings of monthly accruals & prepayments • Completed Payment Runs & posted payments through Bank Transfers • Maintained the AP & GL clearing accounts • Ensured that vendors were correctly setup on the system after a back log of failed & rejected payments so the failed payments could be re-issued to suppliers Show less



BBC

• Italy
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SAP Accountant

  • Jun 2008 - Oct 2013

  • Ensured P2P process functioned effectively, implementing process improvements where appropriate• Produced training documentation & materials to help support other members of the business• Headed up an overseas sanctions payment programme looking into how payments could be made to vendors based in countries affected by sanctions as a result of having numerous payment failures/rejections. This also included a tender process• Setting up new banks on SAP which did not exist prompting payment failures as well as Vendor/Customer Master details & alternate/permitted payees• Provided financial support for both the Persian and Arabic TV projects• Reviewed P&L and Balance sheet variances, taking any necessary actions, on a monthly basis• Performed bad debts reviews and resolutions • Performed monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including UK and foreign currency accounts• Prepared and posted journals to SAP R3 Show less

• Purchase & Agency Spend Analyst

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

  • Keeping finance partners, managers and team members informed with any activity progress• Request invoice reversals and re-entries.• Liaising with the accounts dept for any complex queries• Ensure all project charges are in place.• Re-Assign charges from Projects to Cost Centres.• Clear Down Payments, Old Commitments ,GRN items & Agency Spend errors.• Processing of requisitions, purchase orders and supplier electronic feed files.• Providing support as required covering the Purchase to Pay process, including query resolution.• Perform diary queue management (processing of mismatched purchasing items).• Complete vender details and intrastate requirements in collaboration with suppliers, procurement and BBC purchasers.• Process agency spend transactions, upload agency feeds and set up new feeds for agency spend. Show less


BBC News
• Australia
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• Project Support Analyst

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

BBC WORLDWIDE LIMITED
• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Accounts Payable Helpdesk Centre

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

Cineworld Cinemas Ltd
• United Kingdom
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 700 & Above Employee
• Accounts Assistant

  • Oct 2005 - Jun 2006

Media Accounting Services Ltd.
• United Kingdom
• Accounting
• Accounts Clerk

  • Sep 2000 - Nov 2004