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IgluCFO
Aug. 2019Chiang Mai, ThailandResponsible for 6 sales/production entities in TH, HK, EE, GB & VN Key Accomplishments: Designed & implemented in-house accounting systems across 5 jurisdictions in <5 months using Xero accounting software Produced first consolidated 5 year multi-currency, multi-entity forecast & budgets for investor appraisal using Calxa online forecasting software. Reduced error rate in invoicing to <0.5 % from >5% by introduction of invoice approval process, data validation steps, item code design & master databases. Partnered with CTO to design, create, test and introduce bespoke payroll software to manage employee net pay, fund balances and Profit Related Pay payouts across all entities Drove reduction/elimination of paperwork and cash through introduction of digital/online invoice and payment processes
SafranCFO
Oct. 2018 - May. 2019Lamphun, ThailandResponsible for manufacturing site in Thailand & shared service centre covering 3 BU in Thailand, Netherlands & USA. Head of IS department for ERP implementation, factory systems & IT team responsible for office systems and networking. Key Accomplishments: Orchestrated IT project across 3 Business Units delivering a simplified shared data store eliminating more than 75% of inconsistent report data. Implemented Executive Summary dashboards using PowerBI on mobile and web service for sales & order tracking providing almost real time information flow to senior management on a global basis. Delivered Excel based forecasting model in collaboration with the sales team for monthly re-forecasting, improving forecast accuracy & consistency by 100%. Accelerated Green Belt project to deliver validated savings of €100K in 2019 on waste products reduction.
Satit Bilingual School of Rangsit UniversityCFO & Head of IT
Mar. 2016 - Sep. 2018Chiang Mai, ThailandChief Financial Officer & Head of IT: Heading the Finance. Legal & IT functions in Bangkok & Chiang Mai with responsibility for extensive forensic accounting, system implementation and re-financing. Key Accomplishments: Awarded CFO of the Year 2017 - Excellence in Technology - CFO Innovation Asia Awards. Maximised support capabilities of 4 IT staff to enable an increase in school client devices by > 100% across 2 remote campuses with no headcount increase. Reduced lost working hours and data inconsistencies through selection & implementation of School Information System [RenWeb]. Delivered first ever dual campus consolidated accounts & business plan for successful THB 700m re-financing. Improved new academic year forecasting by 100% through real time online tracking & analysis of sign-ups & resignations by year group & academic track. Panel speaker at CFO Innovation Forum, Bangkok 2015 & 2016 Minimised non-electronic supplier payments to be <1% of all payments through continuous expansion of alternate payment options.
Siam Flexible Industries Co LtdFinance Director
Jul. 2010 - Aug. 2015Samut Sakorn, ThailandHeading the Finance and Admin functions with additional responsibilities covering IT, risk management, compliance, payroll, sales & order management. Intensive change management role moving the business from local to international business standards and practices. Group comprised of Australian, Thai & UK Limited Companies, with non-trading and trading Australian trusts. Key Accomplishments: Decreased time required for month end account production from 2 months to 1 day by migration from outsourced to in-house accounting and implementation of ERP [SYSPRO]. Accelerated customer quotation response time from 48 hours to <5 minutes by development & implementation of Excel VBA based quotation model. Recruited & trained the entire finance team including Financial Controller, AP/AR/FA and delivered a successful succession plan with FC stepping up to FD role. Increased shipping container load accuracy by 30% through introduction of real time SQL / Excel VBA order management system increasing customer retention and order profitability. Reduced stock and manufacturing losses by >US$100K annually by conversion from periodic to perpetual stock accounting and implementation of manufacturing cost variance analysis, GRN system, product line cost allocations.
HighSideTours Co LtdManaging Director
Nov. 2004 - Apr. 2010ChonburiManaged all aspects of entrepreneurial venture in owner / manager role, including financial control and monthly accounting tasks. Liaise with customers, providing guidance and instruction. Negotiate with suppliers. Conduct marketing campaigns. Forge strategic alliances with area businesses. Hire and train employees and manage HR tasks. Design and maintain website. Key Accomplishments: Achieved compound revenue growth of 25% for initial 3 years through targeted marketing and promotions. Awarded “Most Inspired Track Day” designation from Fast Bikes Magazine, May 2005. Achieved best in industry safety record of <1% injuries across 5 years of operations.
TA OrangeHead of Business Planning
Jul. 2001 - Nov. 2003Bangkok Metropolitan Area, ThailandDirected daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly management account production for 100 cost centres and 30 senior managers, leading a team of 19 accounting professionals. Analysed senior manager business requirements and created new reports. Reviewed variance analyses produced by staff. Provided monthly and annual forecasts, updating as appropriate and providing commentary. Designed and produced Board and shareholder level presentations. Created new product appraisals and business case reviews. Headed steering committee charged with selecting and implementing US$8m SAP and US$20m Amdocs systems. Key Accomplishments: Successfully led implementation of more than 100 finance processes in 300 locations, recruiting and training a highly skilled staff to provide exceptional management information services. Secured more than $500m in 3rd party funding using well executed business plans and forecasts. Served as true business partner to senior executives, playing a key role in successful launch of national coverage business in a new culture under extremely challenging time constraints. Recognised for outstanding performance with additional areas of oversight, including unlimited co-signoff authority with joint venture partner.
TA OrangeInternational Project Accountant
Mar. 1999 - Jun. 2001EuropeProvided key financial support services to operations in Europe and designed business plans to bid for 2G licences in the Czech Republic, Morocco and Turkey. Successfully presented advantages of services. Played major role in successful bid for German 3G licence valued at €9bn. Led business planning efforts for company’s Asia expansion with Thai joint venture partner. Secured approximately €1.5m in savings for KPN Orange Belgium by reviewing market expenditures and procedures and recommending improvements.
Nortel NetworksInternal Auditor
Mar. 1998 - Feb. 1999GlobalPlayed integral role on global internal audit team, conducting 4-week audits onsite at various company locations. Evaluated finances and procedures at a range of business units, including manufacturing plants, research facilities, corporate and sales offices in North America, the Middle East, Europe and the United Kingdom. Pioneered the use of audit software to select and statistically size all audit samples. Identified executive expense policy changes that resulted in projected savings of US$20m per annum.
Touche RossAudit Manager
Sep. 1994 - Feb. 1998London, United KingdomPlanned and conducted audits on a variety of client companies in the Middle Market Group, including record label firms, banks, video post production companies, shoe manufacturers and others. Successful passed challenging intermediate and final ICAEW exams at 1st attempt. Selected for 3-month forensic audit project in 2nd year.
Visa InternationalCustomer Service Representative
Mar. 1993 - Aug. 1994London, United KingdomLost/Stolen Card Reporting. Emergency Card Embossing, Delivery
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