Experience

Carnect

• Germany
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Nov 2020 - Present

  • Assume complete ownership for spearheading Finance, Technology, Product, Operations and Customer Service with a team of 41 FTEs; Serve as the main point of contact for all legal, tax and financial control topics• Lead the management and analysis of overall strategy and day-to-day functions, as well as assessment of ethical practices, key performance indicators, potential risks, and department objectives• Proactively research and pursue opportunities to gain deeper insights of the business and share them with leadership to drive our growth strategies• Perform complete reorganisation & stabilisation of Technology & Product team; Successfully distribute work teams to achieve maximum time management and to ensure the success of the objective at hand, marginalizing errors to nil • Participate the negotiation & implementation of a new Payment Service Provider (PSP) through employing exceptional communication and relationship-building skills• Comprehensively study and prepare a client profitability analysis, effectively driving growth opportunities within existing client base, as well as improved client negotiations• Successfully drive significant finance transformation by reorganizing and creating leaner and scalable Transactional Finance processes (such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury) and outsource supplier integrations Show less

• Head Of Finance

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Coordinated and supervised the operations of finance department comprising 11 FTEs, directing commercial proposal evaluations, financial planning & analysis, ensuring Legal, Tax and Statutory reporting requirements are met and Cash Management• Implemented robust financial systems and developed policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient financial management; During COVID-19 crisis, actioned cost reductions and cash preservation measures along with keeping the business motivated• Ensured legal and regulatory documentation were filed, and monitored internal controls and compliance with laws and regulations• Employed a new KPI driven integrated Financial Planning tool, improving the precision and insight into KPIs & leavers• Operationalized an effective Credit Policy, successfully reducing business risks and improving the efficiency of the finance function• Served a crucial role as the key contact for Bank and Group treasury to ensure the company’s financing was sound; Fostered a culture of teamwork, integrity, positive attitude, achievement, and growth Show less



Hotelbeds

• Spain
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Performance Manager

  • May 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Developed and coached a team of one performance manager, and three senior analysts situated across London and Palma• Performed detailed monthly performance review, presenting findings to senior management, consolidated & reviewed financial plans (monthly re-forecast, annual Budget & 5 Year Plan) and co-ordinated corrective action plans• Strategically devised an updated performance management framework, defining the relevant KPIs for each P&L line item, enabling articulation of the performance of the company and aiding the decision making of Senior Management• Created and released a Client Profitability Framework to provide insight to Senior Management, enabling mitigating actions to ultimately improve performance• Optimized key business processes and planning cycle by engaging a driver and KPI approach to link both Business & Financial Planning• Provided comprehensive support in the review and implementation of best practises across the businesses following the acquisition of two competitors Show less

• Lead for Financial Sales Process of Bedbank subsidiary

  • Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Successfully headed the entire financial sales process of the Bedbank subsidiary in 2017, personally executing work, while also leading the operations of four Finance Managers• In collaboration with team, succeeded at accomplishing the preparation and explanation of 3 years of clear Financial Information for the Bedbank Business, requiring amalgamation of data from multiple systems, as well as preparation and presentation of the 5YP• Liaised, presented and explained the financial information, evolution of the P&L and key accounting policies to external consultants• Performed due diligence to ensure minimal errors and high accuracy; Recommended, implemented and enforced policies for assigned areas of responsibility Show less

• Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  I was responsible for both FP&A and Reporting of the B2B and the later the Bedbank division leading a team of three. In this role a key achievement was the successful management of moving from a regional to centralised Business model. Main tasks were:Owner of the financial data and management reports. Providing the Senior Management and other key users with a monthly report on a timely basis. To achieve this I successfully work with Regional Analysts, Finance Managers and Directors to ensure deadlines and standards are met. Analysis of the Monthly and YTD variances versus Forecast, Budget and Last Year to fully understand what is driving business performance. Including preparation of a quarterly P&L review for the external audit. To achieve this I built various reports to create insight into to the key drivers.Consolidation and validation of the monthly forecast to understand the assumptions and risk and opportunities included or excluded. Challenging the destinations if they are any discrepancies to central expectations. Making central adjustments to ensure no risk in the divisional forecast.Preparation of presentations for the monthly board meetings and Budget & 5YP reviews.Approval of all new Cost Centres, Accounts and SAP Users to ensure quality and consistency in terms of financial information.Established and built on key relationships at all levels of the organization and provide excellent customer service to all areas of the business. Show less

• Financial Analyst

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2015



Ingram Micro Commerce & Lifecycle Services

• United States
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accountant

  • Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

  Lead for the UK´s GL, including the monthly Financial Reporting, Reconciliations, monthly Analysis of Variances and Sales, Tax schedules and other Ad Hoc reports. Assisted in a successful transition of the UK to the shared service centre improving the efficiencies of the processes transitioned. Consistently achieved targets set and met deadlines by prioritising tasks and effective communication.

• Assistant Accountant

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Worked in a variety of entities gaining experience in different GAAPs and thus procedures, systems and reporting issues. Provided senior management with monthly analysis of variances to budgets, forecasts and prior periods. Improved my time management, problem solving and analytical skills whilst also learning to challenge information given.



Travel Services Europe (TUI Travel plc.)

• Accountant

  • Feb 2009 - Jun 2010

  Responsible for monthly reports, analysis for senior management, treasury, accounts payable and accounts receivable. In this role I improved my communication and interacted confidently with individuals at all levels within the organisation.

• Accounts Assistant

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2009

  Assisted the account in month end and daily tasks. Lead both accounts payable and receivable functions providing training to other team members.



ASD Metal Service

• Assistant Accountant

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

  Successfully recruited to the Graduate Development Scheme) Main responsibilities: Management accounts, cash management, accounts payable. Successfully recruited to the Graduate Development Scheme) Main responsibilities: Management accounts, cash management, accounts payable.