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Brown-FormanEurope Controller
Nov. 2015Valencia, Valencian Community, SpainBrown-Forman is an independent, publicly-traded producer and marketer of some of most well-known spirits brands in the world; Jack Daniels and Finlandia, to name but two. Its spirits portfolio made up of more than 30 brands, including nine that exceed 1 million cases per year. My role has been the driving force behind a variety of key initiatives such as the role-out of the SSC organization, as well as the implementation of key productivity tools such as COUPA, CONCUR, Blackline and a variety of new Route-to-Consumer roll-outs across the European region, as well as the integration of new acquisitions into Brown-Forman. Key responsibilities include managing the operations of the European accounting department, mentoring, coaching and leading an accounting team that spans across Europe, Russia/CIS and ensuring that the accounting team are aligned and partnered with the business and reporting needs as required from the President of Europe, VP Finance Europe and the European Leadership team. I am also responsible for ensuring tax and audit compliance, understanding tax laws and compliance reporting requirements across the region, especially those that impact our business model and route-to-market decisions, and for establishing and maintaining systems and internal controls which verify the integrity of company's policies, processes and data. I also coordinate accounting activities, account changes, reporting and other appropriate activities with the U.S. corporate accounting department.
Roper ScientificManaging Director
Jun. 2013 - Oct. 2015Amsterdam Area, NetherlandsRoper Scientific BV is the parent holding company of Roper's daughter businesses in the Netherlands, of which includes Compressor Controls Corporation, the business which I am currently the EMEA Finance Director and General Director of it's Russian business. Key responsibilities include tax and legal compliance, corporate treasury functions and facilitating the required due diligence for all acquisitions made through the Roper Scientific BV entity. This role was concurrent with my roles at Compressor Controls, as Roper was the parent of Compressor Controls Corp
Compressor Controls CorporationGeneral Director Russia
Apr. 2011 - Oct. 2015Moscow, Russian FederationAppointed by the CEO to take on the additional role of Russian MD, with the main task of turning around the Russia/CIS business from a perennial loss-maker to a high growth, high margin business. Recognising my commercial acumen and language skills, it required me to take on a more hands-on sales and operations role rebuilding and growing the Russian/CIS region. During my tenure, the Russian business has more than doubled in growth YoY. Commuting to Moscow bi-weekly, it involves a hands-on approach, negotiating projects with large well-known Russian customers such as Gazprom, Rosneft, Surgutneftegas, Novatek and Sistema.
Compressor Controls CorporationRegional Finance Director (EMEA R&CIS)
Dec. 2009 - Oct. 2015Amsterdam Area, NetherlandsRegional Finance Director for CCC’s operations across Europe, Russia/CIS, Middle East and Africa. Key member of the executive leadership team, with the remit to deliver strong business growth in conjunction with compliance to CCC's financial policies. Play a key role alongside Sales VP in providing support with Business Analysis, Operational & Strategic Planning, Investment decision making process (both Tactical & Strategic) and corporate tax planning Key partners rely upon my help to define business priorities, make instrumental business decisions, define investment priorities and establish optimal business focus. Managing and coaching my finance team to push and deliver results consistently, accurately and timely.
AgendiaBusiness Controller
Nov. 2008 - Nov. 2009Specialised in cutting-edge molecular diagnostics for cancer patients, Agendia is a small Biotech start-up based in the Netherlands. I returned to the Netherlands as I was attracted by this fast growing business which required someone who could think long-term, build the core financial processes from the ground up and predict potential pit-falls as the company developed new product offerings and expanded abroad, particularly the U.S. Being a start-up, cash management, generating organic growth through constant revenue streams and securing third-party investment were three of the biggest areas that required constant focus and attention. Implemented much needed execute management reporting, departmental budgets and regular review of the KPI’s with the key business stakeholders. We used this information to translate strategy into financial and operational targets in cooperation with the CFO and COO. We structured and optimised cash flow management, focusing on the best use of outside investors cash for continued organic growth of the business, coupled with maintaining revenue streams from royalties, licence agreements and subsidies from both the EU and Dutch government. Partnered with the R&D team to identify and make business cases for new markets/research projects and position those to the Board for further investment. Highlighted and supported the automation of various business processes wherever possible to leverage efficiencies of scale for a small but ever-growing company.
Cisco SystemsFinance Controller - CIS Region
Jun. 2005 - Aug. 2008Relocated to Ukraine and tasked with helping build and manage a fast growing business looking after all the activities for the entire CIS region (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Central Asia). Responsible for all financial, planning and investment scoping activities for the entire CIS region, which experienced fast high double digit Y/Y growth. During my tenure, the business grew from $80m to $700m. Which such significant Y/Y growth across a vast territory, my role required a high level understanding of market dynamics coupled with innovative and maverick thinking to support the business, whilst managing, training, developing and motivating a high performance finance team across the CIS region. Drove operational excellence through maintaining a framework within which the Sales Organisation is able to assess its performance against, and compliance with, company/theatre financial policies, targets and goals through automation and standardisation of key internal processes. Providing senior management visibility of deals, common pricing/discounting trends, competitive trends, commercial strategy and non-standard sales requirements whilst driving non-standard solutions closer to Cisco’s standard business model.
Cisco SystemsFinance Controller - Germany
Jun. 2004 - Jun. 2005Responsible for a geography that generates strong, solid revenue growth annually encompassing all SP Wireline & Wireless, Commercial, Enterprise, Public Sector and Channels business. Ensured audit controls were followed, provide direction in audit strategy and ensured adherence to internal control procedures. Responsible for the financial planning and analysis of Germany’s performance versus country’s budget, plan and sales forecasts. Analysing forecast metrics, expense and headcount budgets providing information and guidance for mid-course corrections. Business partnering with both the German OD’s and VP supporting, understanding and driving their “Go to market” strategy and ensuring weekly, monthly and quarterly forecast accuracy.
Cisco SystemsRevenue Recognition Senior Fin. Mgr EMEA
May. 2001 - Jun. 2004Responsible for the non-standard deal review process, assessing risks and exposures in accordance with US GAAP requirements and Cisco accounting policy and communicating financial guidance and policies regarding revenue recognition to all business partners in EMEA. Ensuring adherence to standard accounting practices with regards to revenue recognition, reserve accounting, transfer pricing, margin analysis, revenue forecasting, corporate balance sheet review, rebates and special discounts which have a direct impact on the accounting reserves Assisted with establishing VSOE and rolling out Fair Market Calculator across the finance teams worldwide as well as assisting with the roll-out of SOX policies within EMEA all SOX related documentation and testing activities.
PeopleSoftSSC G/L Manager EMEA
Oct. 1998 - Apr. 2001Responsible for the set-up of the G/L & FP&A groups in the company’s SSC in Europe. The SSC is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This required laying down the “Process Definitions” for the G/L & FP&A groups ensuring that all the processes required where thought out, documented and implemented. I was also involved with the testing & implementation of PeopleSoft Financials 7.5 & 8.0 for the SSC. Previously all the accounting for the local entities was done by external accountants reporting to the G/L dept. in the SSC. Local Statutory & U.S. GAAP accounting for our 9 EMEA based entities. This required in-depth knowledge of local European & U.S. GAAP accounting rules, taxation laws and general business practices in the 9 countries PeopleSoft was physically located. Responsible for all revenue recognition (including software licence) for European entities and compliance to U.S. SEC & U.S. GAAP requirements.
Beko Ireland J/VAccountant
Mar. 1997 - Oct. 1998Dublin, IrelandManufacturer and distributor of white goods. Turnover €35m. Responsibilities included financial & management accounting, implementation of new stock control process, and overseeing the debt factoring facility with commercial lender.
Donnelly & Co. Chartered AccountantsAuditor & Tax Consultant
Jan. 1994 - Jan. 1997Dublin, IrelandMid-sized audit, accounting and tax consulting practice. Responsible for audit, accounting & personal income tax/corporation tax filing for over 140 clients either assigned personally to me
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