ABOUT
A Finance transformation project specialist, Agile enthusiast, Full stack coder and lifelong learner!
Finance Transformation
A proven track record of delivering results as a Senior Finance Manager across multiple industries.
Project Management
Successfully led complex Finance programmes and projects for two Global household brands.
Podcast Host
Providing insights in Finance, Transformation, Leadership, Digital, Careers and Entrepreneurship.
Transformation Projects and Achievements Portfolio
Career highlights
Background
A brief career snapshot
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2008-2015
Switched from SME's to a Global Fortune 500 Organisation
Joined Ford Motor Company where I served in Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, Internal Control, Treasury & Payroll Accounting.
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2015-2020
Moved from Operational Finance to Transformation projects
Led the successful finance transformation programme of European Accounting for Ford Credit. Involved people, process and systems leading a cross-functional team of Finance, IT and Business experts to outsource work and deploy common Finance platforms to realise tangible benefits.
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2018 - 2021
During which I transitioned from Waterfall to Agile project delivery
Actively evangelised agile transformation as a means to manage the uncertainty of change within a global organisation. Multiple factors both externally and internally meant that plans were continuously evolving and my transformation team needed to be more adaptive in order to continue to deliver.
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October 2020 - present
Launched Agile Orca
Currently leading key IT initiatives to enhance the Analytics capability of Mars Global Finance team as a project consultant.
I'm also developing new training products and courses based on my education plus real-world experience in the trenches! -
July 2022 - present
Launched Business Breaks Podcast
Soft-launched a new podcast channel with my close friend and co-host John Byrne, full launch planned for January 2023.
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