I am an energetic and proactive financial leader with many years’ experience directing and improving financial and business operations for medium sized businesses within a variety of industries focusing on automotive industry. I have developed and implemented processes to improve business operations by establishing automated systems that enhance customer interaction and service.
I am a strategic thinker and change agent, always looking for improvements and developing innovative solution for complex issues. I identify creative solutions to make all business goals financially sound.
I have vast experience in Treasury, financing and international trade including importing and exporting markets. With automotive businesses SCD American Vehicles and American Motors Group, I have led improvements to Business FX and Trade Financing Facilities to increase sales by 90% p.a for the past 3 years. This has lead to increased EBITDA by 400% in 2 years from organic growth whilst maintaining a cashflow positive position and grown Assets by 325% and equity by 765% over 2 years in automotive industry taking the business from $10 million Turnover to $40 million turnover.
I foster proactive partnerships with key stakeholders including bankers to ensure adequate funding for the business. I lead the restructure of financial facilities to improve cashflows and business growth whilst increasing cash reserves. I am an expert in matters relating to Trade Financing and Foreign Currency transactions including import and export.
I provide guidance to key stakeholders in matters relating to M&A activities and implementation of systems to integrate procurement functions, and enhance the inventory reporting and compliance leading to profit increases. I consult with Board and executive team to identify innovative process improvement programs and ensure company policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.
I have vast experience with Government Grants and funding solutions. I have developed key strategic plans leading to exponential growth. I hold expansive knowledge of importation and dealing with foreign entities.