Strategic finance leader driving performance, margin, and cost savings across global manufacturing environments
- CIMA-qualified professional with 10+ years’ experience leading FP&A and financial control in complex, multi-site international manufacturing groups
- Operated across global businesses ranging from £50m to £100m+ turnover, supporting senior leadership across Finance, Ops, and Commercial
- Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and cost control, with a track record of driving tangible margin improvement and financial performance
- Power BI Developer – created live sales dashboards used across European teams to identify variances and drive commercial action
- Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and ERP/reporting systems including SAP, BPC, Cognos, Navision, and Blackline
- Led cost-saving initiatives across multiple sites, achieving over £1m in savings through process improvements and capex evaluation
- Successfully delivered system integration post-acquisition, aligning reporting with global standards and enhancing FP&A visibility
- Built complex sales and budgeting tools and introduced detailed margin and customer profitability analysis to support strategic pricing
- Recognised as a strong, people-first leader – managing international teams, upskilling non-finance stakeholders, and driving engagement through D&I initiatives
