GSKFinance & Data Director
Mar. 2020London, England, United KingdomPresiding over global inter-company profit reporting, I monitor the generation of statutory detail for consolidation of group-wide accounts, across multiple entities. I lead multi-disciplinary teams across geographically dispersed territories. Preparing and presenting business cases to transform business operations, I overcome resistance, influence and engage stakeholders to agree budget for improved processes and interconnected systems. Integrating platforms onto SAP system, I ensure the extraction of meaningful data into QLIK and Power BI. Managing all aspects of governance, I build sustainable controls framework, regularly reviewing risks to confirm integrity of financial reporting. Here are some highlights of my achievements: • Drive teams of analysts in identification and resolution of consolidation discrepancies; realise a 25% reduction in errors
• Play significant role in 2022 demerger; successfully lead separation of GlaxoSmithKline into GSK and Haleon, split systems, data and teams, swiftly and in line with regulations
• Structure IT systems and automate processes to enable end to end management of data; increase technological capability to reduce manual input and ensure data is right first time
• Spearhead several transformational projects; lead teams through difficult processes to deliver positive results
• Provide oversight throughout all data processes; confirm accuracy and completeness of all information to enable tax efficiency, compliant financial reporting and publication of performance results
• Conceptualise and introduce new processes, lead teams in functional design process; effectively manage change to minimise business and human impact and continue routines without interruption to operations
• Form strong relationships with key stakeholders, including finance, accounting and operations; enable accurate and timely reporting of intercompany profit data