- Led the successful multi-site implementation of Oracle Financials systems in both the UK and France.
- Oversaw as a finance expert numerous sales bids, ranging from simple product sales to complex telco networks. Resultant sales totaled over $1 billion. Led project delivery reviews and control and ensured integration with financial forecasts.
- Rationalized the corporate group structure and inter-company transactions, eliminating unnecessary tax burdens and totaling £1 million per year.
- Rolled out financial system access and training to non-finance teams to transform the FP&A team into a partnering function, which included moving on, promoting and recruiting key staff members, and eliminating inefficient processes.
- Developed and rolled out a pan-European accounting workshop to address local and head office issues, which included developing and delivering training and technical updates on accounting policies and procedures.
- Initiated and led cross-functional review sessions to strengthen the relationship between finance, operations, and sales teams, improving project control and the quality and reliability of financial forecasts.
- Promoted a quality culture within finance, including establishing documented processes, succession plans, emergency cover capability, and implementing ISO initiatives and accreditation.
- Oversaw the control and reporting of profit, loss, and balance sheet positions for businesses with up to $430 million turnovers. Delivered a contract accounting service supporting overall forecasts and budgets.
- Led the bid and business case development, review, scrutiny, and negotiation support, plus post-implementation reviews. Headed and mentored finance teams across six countries.
- Delivered a contract accounting service supporting overall forecasts and budgets.
Focus areas: Finance, Customer Financing, Management, Management Accounting, Project Review, Project Management, Project Reporting, Revenue Assurance, Revenue Recognition, Revenue Projections, P&L Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Research and Development Control, R&D, Balance Sheet Optimization, Balance Sheet Forecast, Financials, Oracle, Oracle Financials, System Implementation, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Team Mentoring, Team Management, Offshore Team Management, Mentorship & Coaching, Statutory Reporting, Statutory Returns, Business Assurance, Consolidated Reporting, US GAAP, UK GAAP, IFRS Consolidation, IFRS Audit Planning, Audit Liaison, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Oracle Financial Analyser, Business, Accounting, Marketing, Business Law, Cost Accounting, Commercial Law, Taxation, Audits, Business Consulting, Technology Trends, Management Information, Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS), Business Risk Assessment, Strategy, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Tax Compliance, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, IFRS Financial Reporting, GAAP, Commercials, Commercial Finance, Contract Negotiation, Business Management, Business Modeling, Forecasting, Budgeting, Management Reporting, Governance, Cost Efficiency, Operational Efficiency Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Telecommunications, IT, Outsourcing, Contract Management, Financial Forecasting, Business Cases, Team Restructuring, Policies and Procedures Development, Policies & Procedures Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Modeling, Financial Management, Scenario Analysis, Dispute Resolution, Business Unit Management, Sales, Order Closure, Microsoft, Team Building, Project Governance Improvement, System Integration, Contract Renegotiation, Project Bidding, Auditing, Business Technology, Business Analysis, Business Services, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Cash Flow, Cash Flow Management, Reporting, Revenue & Pricing Support, Revenue & Expense Projections, Business Models, Bank Reconciliation, Monthly Close Process, M&A Modeling, Mobile, Wireless Systems, Manufacturing, Business Development, New Business Development, Investor Relations