Candidate Summary:
A finance professional with over 20 years of experience in various sectors such as financial services, retail and art. The candidate has demonstrated a strong business acumen that allows them to navigate diverse business scenarios effectively. They are seeking a Senior Finance role to expand business strategies, deliver top-tier reporting, and contribute further to business development. Their extensive analysis skills enable them to align financial insights with broader business objectives, supplying strategic information to executive teams and functions. The candidate also enjoys coaching and mentoring individuals, fostering their professional growth and development.
Employment: Head of Finance (FTC)
2022 - 2023
Appointed to help a crypto solution provider scale up. Their responsibilities included providing information to the leadership team and investors to raise capital, improving cashflow management, reporting, and data processes, and managing day-to-day financial operations.
Financial Controller (FTC)
2021 - 2022
Assisted in preparation of year-end accounts for a listed FinTech company. They supervised month-end and year-end processes, controlled reconciliation executed by Finance Managers, and collaborated with external auditors for a seamless audit.
Group Financial Controller (FTC)
2020 - 2021
Managed financial oversight for twenty legal entities spanning eleven countries. Their duties included consolidation, intercompany elimination, managing country-specific initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic, and leading the year-end consolidation process.
Finance Manager UK & Ireland - FTC
2019 - 2020
Led the Financial Accounting department of a parts washers and cleaning servicing company. They improved processes for monthly reviews, delivered mid-year and year-end audits, and managed month-end and year-end activities.
Finance Manager - FTC
2018
At an airport, the candidate collaborated with directors to achieve a 25% cost reduction for four support functions. They also oversaw month-end, BS/P&L, delivered rolling forecasts, 3-year plans, budgets, and implemented controls for tracking of Civil Aviation Association fees.
Finance Business Partner - FTC
2016 - 2017
The candidate was appointed to the new Business development department of a manufacturing and retail company for art supplies. They analysed targets for acquisition and consulted with their leadership, assessed the business fit, reviewed financials, and prepared a 5-year plan for M&A.
Finance Manager FTC
2015 - 2016
The candidate worked as a Finance Manager for a retail company, where they provided financial review and support of the contractual partnerships with third part transporters, modelled the most effective transport routes, and handled month-end for P&L and balance sheet close for four areas.
Finance Consultant
2014
The candidate worked as a Finance Consultant for a PR firm, where they likely provided financial advice and analysis.
Senior Financial Analyst
2014
The candidate worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for an art supplies company, where they likely provided financial analysis and reporting.
Commercial/FP&A Analyst
2010 - 2014
The candidate worked as a Commercial/FP&A Analyst for a FMCG company, where they likely provided financial analysis and planning.
Assistant Accountant (VIE)
2009 - 2010
The candidate worked as an Assistant Accountant for a transport company, where they likely provided accounting support and financial reporting.
Education:
The candidate is CGMA - CIMA Qualified and holds an MS/MSc in Management Accounting, FP&A, and Internal Auditing. They also have a French Baccalaureate in Accountancy, Financial Information, and Law.
Skills:
The candidate is a Senior Finance Leader with a cross-functional partnership approach, proficient in Statutory Reporting under UK GAAP/IFRS, knowledgeable in French GAAP, adept at Audit Management, and has skills in FP&A, forecasting, budgeting, business analysis, and scenario planning. They are also proficient in various accounting software and analysis and reporting tools. The candidate is fluent in French and conversational in Spanish.
