Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR MANAGER - PLANNING & FORECASTING (GLOBAL)
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Evansville, IN
05.2023 - Current
Implementation of new Planning and Forecasting tool for global Nutrition factories.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
REGIONAL FINANCE CONTROLLER
Mead Johnson Nutrition
Evansville, IN
05.2022 - 04.2023
Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining accounting processes and implementing internal controls.
Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing reconciliation procedures and improving collaboration between departments.
Managed budgeting process, aligning departmental budgets with organizational goals and monitoring performance against targets.
Developed comprehensive financial models to support management in forecasting and scenario analysis.
Provided insightful financial analysis to support executive team in making informed business decisions.
Established robust internal control framework, minimizing the risk of fraud and ensuring compliance with regulations.
SUPPLY FINANCE CONTROLLER
Reckitt
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2020 - 04.2022
Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining and automating data processing tasks.
Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation processes and procedures.
Implemented robust internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Oversaw preparation of annual budgets, providing accurate financial guidance for key business decisions.
Increased profitability, optimizing cost control measures, and expense reduction initiatives.
FINANCE CONTROLLER
Reckitt
Johannesburg, South Africa
09.2016 - 01.2020
Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
Coordinating the preparation and compliance review of budgets and forecasts
Maintaining general ledger including consolidation and financial reporting (IFRS compliance)
Coordinating month-end close, preparation of monthly and quarterly consolidated reports
Managing internal and external audits and compliance
Managing of total staff compliment in finance departments (AR/AP/Payroll/Cash & Bank)
Managing of FX forecasts and mitigating FX risks
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
African Dynamics Group
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2005 - 08.2016
Streamlined financial processes by implementing new accounting software and automation techniques.
Increased cash flow by optimizing working capital management and reducing outstanding receivables.
Enhanced profitability with cost reduction initiatives, such as renegotiation of supplier contracts and process improvements.
Developed strategic financial plans to support company growth and achieve long-term objectives.
Managed risk effectively through comprehensive insurance coverage review and implementation of robust internal controls.
Oversaw the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure smooth operations.
Collaborated with executive leadership to establish budgetary guidelines and allocate resources efficiently across the organization.
AUDIT SUPERVISOR
Ernst & Young
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2002 - 12.2004
Improved audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new audit methodologies.
Enhanced internal controls through thorough risk assessments and recommendations for improvements.
Reduced audit timeframes with efficient planning and execution of audit procedures.
Ensured compliance with regulations, identifying discrepancies and providing corrective action plans.
Developed strong relationships with clients to facilitate open communication during audits.
Mentored junior auditors, providing guidance and feedback for professional growth and development.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
Senior Director – Director – Senior Manager – Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis for LatAm, Africa, Europe, and APAC (FP&A / FPA) at AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATIONSenior Director – Director – Senior Manager – Manager – Financial Planning & Analysis for LatAm, Africa, Europe, and APAC (FP&A / FPA) at AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION