Group Financial Controller

• Sep 2018 - Present

Finance and Accounting Consultant

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

Finance consultant providing professional advice regarding financial accounts, management reporting and systems development in order for businesses to be efficient and effective.Key contributions:Supported Thriving Talent management team to find and select the most relevant system for the business which was then successfully implemented.Created financial reporting ensuring the business is compliant with Swiss GAAP and IFRS.Guided management through the budgeting process, advised management regarding business decisions using analysis tools to look at cash flow, margins and pricing.Financial closure of old business.

European Financial Controller

• Jan 2010 - Aug 2011

Accountable for the financial management of Cadbury Europe (P&L, Balance Sheet, month end group closure, group reporting, compliance with Swiss GAAP, IFRS and US GAAP) using SAP and Hyperion.Reported directly to the European Finance Director, managed a team of 8.Key contributions:Made a significant improvement to the monthly financial close process for Cadbury Europe.Delivered the successful go live of European countries accounting into the new company tax model (implementing new SAP system, new financial processes and reporting).Ensured all accounting processes were audible, met statutory standards and were documented.Successfully transitioned Cadbury Europe into the Kraft business after the take over.

Project Financial Controller

• Jul 2009 - Jan 2010

The project aim was to implement a Swiss principle tax model company, my role owned the projects budget process, forecasting, analysis and reporting of actuals. Ensured audit compliance of the project and effective and efficient cost control. Reporting directly to the Project Manager.Key contributions:Delivered significant improvements in the visibility of project costs, increasing the level of comfort for the company for a top priority project for Cadbury SA (Project costs of over £90 million).Successfully set up fixed asset tracking and development the projects capitalisation methodology

Financial Controller/General Manager

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

Responsible for the day to day operational running of the business and the management of the team. Continued responsibilities as Financial Controller.Supported strategic development plans and future planning decisions.Reported directly to the shareholder of the company, managed a team of 8.Key contributions:Produced and presented monthly financial analysis pack to enable the shareholder to make operational decisions.Ensured compliance with REACH regulations, including setting up a subsidiary company.

Finance and Accounting Manager

• Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

Responsible for preparing all the accounts and financial statements in line with IFRS. Tasked to create a finance department and implement an IT system. Main point of contact in the business with various banks regarding financing, banking costs, fix loans, manage credit lines and monitor daily cash flow.Reported to the General Manager, managed a team of 4.Key contributions:Created the financial and management accounting structure for the new business, nothing existed prior after operating for 9 months.Creation of an operational Finance team.Produced monthly accounts.Managed the successful implementation of SAP Business One.Created the internal Control System procedures.

Finance Manager UK

• Apr 2003 - Jun 2007

Management Accountant - Techncial Services

• Nov 2001 - Mar 2003

Assistant Management Accountant - Technical Services

• Mar 2001 - Oct 2001

Assistant Management Accountant - Operations

• Aug 1999 - Feb 2001