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Paul Sharman

Orlando

Summary

Dynamic finance leader with extensive experience at HBX Group, excelling in budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance. Proven track record in enhancing financial controls and driving operational efficiency. Adept at business partnering and people management, delivering strategic insights that support senior leadership in decision-making. Fully qualified accountant with expertise in US GAAP and IFRS.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Regional Finance Director

HBX Group
Orlando
11.2018 - Current
  • Oversaw financial reporting for Americas entities with over $2 billion turnover, ensuring timely completion of financial statements and compliance with policies, IFRS, and local GAAP.
  • Implemented new technologies designed to streamline financial reporting processes across multiple countries.
  • Evaluated financial risks associated with new investments and initiatives in the region.
  • Advised senior leadership on potential opportunities for investment or expansion into new markets.
  • Provided guidance on complex accounting issues and technical matters related to regional operations.
  • Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal tax filings and other regulatory financial obligations.
  • Conducted comprehensive financial statement reviews across all entities, identifying risks and opportunities for accurate statutory filings.
  • Developed and implemented robust financial controls regionally, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Executed major entity changes, including creation and liquidation of entities within the region.
  • Played a key role in mergers and acquisitions, conducting due diligence and integrating financial systems and processes.
  • Managed all statutory and tax audits for American entities, minimizing potential liabilities.
  • Established effective relationships with banks throughout the region to support financing needs.
  • Led, developed, and motivated a multi-country Americas Finance team to foster a high-performance culture.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Controls Manager

HBX Group
Orlando
11.2014 - 11.2018
  • Reviewed and approved regional Balance Sheet submissions, ensuring compliance with company policy and identification of risks and opportunities.
  • Challenged and approved monthly, quarterly, and annual regional P&Ls, performance KPIs, and financial forecasts.
  • Delivered comprehensive regional Annual Budget submissions after thorough review and challenge.
  • Ensured timely adherence to monthly management reporting processes.
  • Served as key finance liaison between Americas Region and Global FPA and Controls team.
  • Collaborated with Head of GFS on Cash Reporting Packs and Receipts and Payments Trackers to meet forecasts and targets.
  • Ensured financial compliance by implementing and maintaining effective financial controls across the region.
  • Produced monthly and ad-hoc Board Reports with insights into trading performance, forecasts, budgets, risks, and opportunities.
  • Led a team of 18 employees, ensuring high productivity

FPA / Commercial Finance Manager

HBX Group
Palma De Mallorca
01.2011 - 10.2014
  • Delivered insightful analysis of trading performance, identifying key risks and opportunities for executive board.
  • Led month-end reporting process, ensuring timely completion of all requirements.
  • Created financial models and KPI performance reports to support informed business decisions.
  • Collaborated with Finance Directors and teams to enhance accuracy of forecast submissions based on current performance and market trends.
  • Interpreted and monitored trading performance in partnership with Sales, Marketing, and Product departments.
  • Assisted Strategy and Revenue Management teams by developing reports to track performance of new initiatives.
  • Directed budgeting and five-year planning process, supporting Regional and Central Finance teams.
  • Prepared monthly board presentations and annual five-year plan updates.
  • Prepared comprehensive financial reports for executive leadership review.
  • Managed cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity and operational stability.
  • Supervised and instructed one finance employee.

Senior Commercial Analyst

Vodafone
Newbury
07.2008 - 12.2010
  • Provided finance support to Sales Director and National Sales Managers as Senior Business Partner.
  • Consolidated weekly sales projections and KPIs from all enterprise sales channels.
  • Controlled monthly reporting processes and reviewed performance with sales and finance departments.
  • Created financial models and reports to facilitate key decision-making processes.
  • Drove resolution of reporting issues in collaboration with finance and business teams.
  • Prepared month-end packs with analysis of key customer metrics and acquisition costs.
  • Reviewed and signed off on business bids exceeding commercial guidelines.
  • Coordinated customer numbers, acquisition spending, and opex forecast submissions.

Senior Financial Analyst

Hewlett-Packard
Bracknell
05.2007 - 07.2008
  • Supported Delivery Operations Business Managers with accurate financial insights for strategic planning.
  • Managed financial close, forecasting, and budgeting processes to ensure fiscal accuracy.
  • Identified cost reduction initiatives and profit enhancement opportunities across operations.
  • Developed financial models to analyze contract changes and monitor costs against targets.
  • Established robust business controls and ensured compliance with audit standards.
  • Conducted financial reviews and analyses of key contracts to inform decision-making.
  • Trained one Graduate on GPSC financial responsibilities while overseeing daily activities.
  • Collaborated with TS Finance Manager to optimize financial strategies and support operational goals.

Senior Vehicle Analyst

BMW UK Ltd
Bracknell
02.2006 - 05.2007
  • Prepared and presented retail cost analysis to directors and finance executives at BMW Automotive Ireland.
  • Managed budget and forecast preparation for BMW Automotive Ireland with full accountability.
  • Reviewed financial aspects of business proposals related to trading, sales actions, and after-sales support.
  • Controlled and prepared data for month-end management reports, including aged debtors and warranty costs.
  • Conducted variance analysis on month-end figures, reporting discrepancies to senior finance management.
  • Monitored and authorized dealer funding schemes through Financial Services.
  • Oversaw sales bonus review, ensuring accurate and timely payments to dealers.
  • Trained and guided Vehicle Accountant on financial processes.

Vehicle Accountant

BMW UK Ltd
Bracknell
06.2002 - 02.2006
  • Controlled vehicle transactions and accounts, ensuring accuracy and prompt reconciliation of control accounts.
  • Conducted annual stock checks for cars and motorcycles, verifying all company vehicles and investigating discrepancies.
  • Oversaw data input to IVS-VA from various systems to maintain accurate accounting records.
  • Produced and justified monthly and year-to-date trading figures to reflect financial performance.
  • Managed credit control processes, including releasing vehicles from credit hold and limiting bad debt.
  • Developed vehicle systems through projects aimed at enhancing accounting and reporting efficiency.
  • Executed IVS exception reporting for stock, debtors, deposits, and sales to identify irregularities.
  • Served as Systems Administrator for IVS-VA, aligning system capabilities with finance department needs.

Assistant Accountant

Prudential
Reading
02.1998 - 06.2002
  • Prepared monthly cash flow reports to monitor financial performance.
    Conducted reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records.
    Managed treasury operations, optimizing liquidity and investment strategies.
    Completed VAT returns in compliance with regulatory requirements.
    Posted journal entries to maintain accurate bookkeeping practices.

Education

Masters Degree And Fellowship - Business Accountancy

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
England
05.2007

Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford, England
06.2000

Advanced GNVQ - Business

Henley College
Henley, England
06.1998

Skills

  • Fully qualified accountant
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Business partnering
  • People management
  • Senior leadership
  • Analytical skills
  • Financial controls
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Financial consolidation
  • MS Office proficiency
  • HFM and Smartview expertise
  • SAP experience
  • Tableau proficiency
  • US GAAP and IFRS knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Led the successful financial implementation of two major competitor mergers (HBX Group)
  • Created KPI Tracker reports on bookings by Destination & Source Market (HBX Group)
  • Led the group annual Budgeting / 5 Year Plan process (HBX Group)
  • Building and implementing a segmented P&L (Vodafone)
  • Creation of a new weekly KPI dashboard for board reviews (Vodafone)
  • Designing, building, and implementing a new suite of cost center reports (HP)
  • Successful ERP (SAP) implementation project (HBX Group and BMW)

Timeline

Regional Finance Director

HBX Group
11.2018 - Current

Financial Planning, Analysis & Controls Manager

HBX Group
11.2014 - 11.2018

FPA / Commercial Finance Manager

HBX Group
01.2011 - 10.2014

Senior Commercial Analyst

Vodafone
07.2008 - 12.2010

Senior Financial Analyst

Hewlett-Packard
05.2007 - 07.2008

Senior Vehicle Analyst

BMW UK Ltd
02.2006 - 05.2007

Vehicle Accountant

BMW UK Ltd
06.2002 - 02.2006

Assistant Accountant

Prudential
02.1998 - 06.2002

Masters Degree And Fellowship - Business Accountancy

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance

Oxford Brookes University

Advanced GNVQ - Business

Henley College

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