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Paul Norridge

Punta Gorda,FL

Summary

Resourceful vice president with several years of results-oriented experience in business intelligence and operations management. Culturally-sensitive and ethical professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions. Versatile leader recognized for driving results in collaborative, inclusive manner.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

VP, Finance

Vislink LLC
Hackettstown, NJ
02.2018 - 06.2024
  • Enhanced working capital management by implementing invoice factoring.
  • Saved $1 million over the lease term by successfully negotiating a sublease for an undesirable property.
  • Successfully implemented R&D tax credits for foreign ventures resulting in $0.4m cash generation.
  • Played a crucial role in the successful adoption of new ERP system.
  • Streamlined communication between management and the board.
  • Aided the president in formulating a strategic plan to aid in future growth initiatives.
  • Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.

GM & Finance Consultant

Vislink LLC
Billerica, MA
07.2016 - 02.2018
  • Played a key role in facilitating the financial transition during the entity acquisition, providing leadership and identifying policy gaps between IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Cultivated relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms for the purchase of materials and services.
  • Monitored and managed site P&L during acquisition, resulting in significant reduction of site expenditures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to facilitate the transition to new ERP system.
  • Managed prospectus and leases for properties while overseeing the subletting process. Created legal correspondence and memorandums to present to prospective tenants.
  • Served as a financial consultant for the UK team before acquisition.

Group Financial Controller

Vislink PLC (Group Turnover $75 million)
Hungerford, UK
01.2008 - 06.2016
  • Produced group financial statements compliant with IFRS standards, reporting to the London Stock Exchange.
  • Led presentations for the Board of Directors and Senior Management.
  • Oversaw individual entities' financial performance reports on a worldwide scale, communicating findings at the group level.
  • Supported financial departments and employees in the group with accounting requirements.
  • Aligned group procedures and policy documents to enforce uniform reporting across operating companies.
  • Led the intangibles and goodwill valuation process in compliance with IAS 36.
  • Oversaw the implementation of Enterprize Resource Planning System as Project Manager, setting up key system parameters and ensuring seamless process flow between operations and back office for the company's global ERP system.

Finance Manager

Centennial Software Ltd (Turnover $10 million)
Swindon, UK
01.2005 - 12.2007
  • Oversaw the preparation of group financial reports including monthly management accounts, profit and loss accounts, balance sheet, and cash flow following UK GAAP guidelines as directed by the CFO.
  • Managed UK statutory reporting requirements.
  • Managed and organized calculations for local statutory tax computations.
  • Enhanced forecasting models to establish higher accuracy in reporting through collaboration with sales and operations.
  • Provided training and guidance to a team of five employees, resulting in their professional growth.
  • Conducted efficient audits leading to successful rates of compliance.
  • Enhanced revenue recognition policy and implemented effective internal controls.

Education

Finance

Business & Finance Degree

Accountancy

Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Skills

  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Performance monitoring
  • GAAP knowledge
  • Financial Modeling
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Business process improvement
  • Due diligence
  • Audit management
  • Business Forecasting
  • Financial Controls
  • Financial reports
  • Internal Controls

Accomplishments

  • Pioneered implementation and development of a Group worldwide ERP system, including driving system parameters to meet the requirements of business stakeholders and to add value to the needs of a growing enterprize.
  • Initiated and established Group internal audit function, strengthened internal controls and restructured reporting process to mitigate risk, reduced external audit fees by 20%.
  • Facilitated the acquisition accounting and fair value accounting of acquired companies.
  • Developed revenue recognition policy in accordance with IFRS 15 and US GAAP.
  • Prepared complex consolidated financial statements including interim and annual reports for senior executives and external stakeholders.
  • Established and developed management reporting tool for detailed financial statements/analytics, reducing reporting time by 1-2 days, improving information for decision makers.
  • Implemented significant change in management of sales tax including implementation of new software for automated calculations and control, significantly mitigating risk in audit penalties and interest fees.

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Certification

  • Chartered Institute of Management accountants
  • Business & Finance Degree

Timeline

VP, Finance

Vislink LLC
02.2018 - 06.2024

GM & Finance Consultant

Vislink LLC
07.2016 - 02.2018

Group Financial Controller

Vislink PLC (Group Turnover $75 million)
01.2008 - 06.2016

Finance Manager

Centennial Software Ltd (Turnover $10 million)
01.2005 - 12.2007

Finance

Business & Finance Degree

Accountancy

Charted Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

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