I am an experienced Board level Finance & HR Director with a passion for driving business forward through clear financial strategy, innovation, collaborative leadership and team empowerment. I believe that we should be business partners with commercial acumen, strong challenging and influencing skills.
I have 18 years’ experience in the automotive industry working with Volkswagen Group in UK/ China, Suzuki GB and Financial services.
What I offer
Commercial Finance Director- Part Time or Interim
Experienced commercial FD who will work collaboratively to drive business performance, achieve business plan and sustainable, profitable growth. I will constructively challenge proposals, communicate clearly and influence decisions. I will lead the Finance team to be strong business partners.
Improving team performance- Reskilling, Restructuring and Coaching
Experienced in transforming teams to high performing business partners through reskilling, restructuring and coaching. I am passionate on building a motivated team where each staff member feels empowered and supported. I recently gave a public speech at IPWS event on the' Power of Empowerment'.
I am passionate about using innovative technology to optimise processes and efficiency. I have been involved with digital transformation projects and have experience with leading teams to upgrade to SAP, electronic approvals for purchases and redesigning processes to eliminate unnecessary steps.
Everyone knows the importance of data insights but it needs to be relevant, precise, understood and support decision making. I have designed reports and provided analysis on business performance which has resulted in new business opportunities. Converting data to insights is my strength.
Commercial Finance & HR Director in Suzuki GB with 200 employees
-Responsible for establishing financial strategy to achieve the overall goals
- Successfully led the business through financial and staff challenges with Brexit and COVID
-Transformed team of 35 staff from being reactive to strong business partners
-Introduced systems to improve efficiency
Head of Controlling in VW Shanghai ( China) -JV between SAIC & VW
- Consultant for new ideas on business opportunities specially in finance leasing
-Finance representative in Project team to set up a new subsidiary company in Shanghai for Used Cars.
- Designed new KPI's and reports