Financial Controller

• A highly accomplished Financial Controller with over 16 years of expertise, specialising in the retail sector.
• Successfully led the financial transformation of processes, improving efficiency and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Delivered robust financial governance, enhancing budget management and cost control across diverse operations.
• Provided strategic financial insights to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making and long-term planning.
• Streamlined payroll, tax, and VAT processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for global reporting requirements.
• Implemented innovative reporting systems, delivering enhanced financial transparency and control.
• Effectively managed and developed high-performing finance teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Directed month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring timely delivery of audit-ready financial statements.
• Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives, achieving measurable improvements in profitability and operational efficiency.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and tax authorities.