Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Experienced business controller & finance expert acting as linking pin between Finance, IT and Business. Over 19 years of experience in: Finance, Business controlling, Process improvements, Project management, Information management & Data Governance, Supply Chain Management, Control frameworks & Risk Management. Hands-on, result driven and able to act at strategic, management and operational level. Eager to understand the process behind the numbers and challenged to break down complex issues into practical solutions. I am interested in Finance Management as well as project /business consulting opportunities. Industry Expertise Utilities, Network construction, Chemical industry, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Offshore, FMCG, Wholesale nonfood, Retail, E-commerce & distribution. Specialties/broad experiences: • Business control (KPI’s) & management reporting • Financial consolidation & reporting • Improving planning & control cycle (budget/ forecast) • Project accounting & control • Project management • Extensive SAP knowledge (FI/CO certified) • Process improvements & standardizations • Conceptual thinking & strategic Alignment • Demand-Supply Forecasting (S&OP) • Information management & IT-Governance • Cost & margin control • Create and review cost price calculations (BOM) • Develop & maintain complex financial models (incl. cost & benefits tracking) • Internal Control framework & risk management • Operational, financial auditing & IT audits • (J)SOX compliance • Fraud investigation ✆ +31 (0)6 555 77 372 ✉ [email protected]
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations of the accounting department • Review the financial data and prepare weekly-, monthly- and annual reports • Supervise cash forecasting, credit control, accounts payable, general ledger and payroll processes • Monitoring correct execution of external and internal regulations (VAT, Anti-Money Laundering and export) • Coordinate the planning & control cycle • Establish and maintain proper accounting methods, policies and principles • Oversee financial department employees (5 fte) • MT member, sparring partner of the CEO and the (business) managers • SAP B1 application manager
• Responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of the Internal Control framework (retail, Ecom, wholesale & distribution centers) • Manage and conduct periodic financial, operational & IT audits within the EMEA region • Define and execute risk mitigation strategy based on audit findings • Member of the EMEA compliance committee (fraud, whistle-blower, anti-bribery legislation) • Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, corporate governance, company policies and internal controls • Initiate and coordinate business improvement projects (calendar alignment, IT governance) • Manage EMEA Internal Audit department (1 Fte)