Chief Financial Officer
Cable and Wireless Communications
Total years of experience :2 years, 4 months
Professional Experience
Cable and Wireless Communications t/a LIME (Caribbean)
Leading full service Telecommunications operator providing Mobile, Fixed Line, Broadband and Entertainment services to residential and corporate sectors across the Caribbean. T/o $1.2bn
Chief Financial Officer (Jamaica and Cayman) Oct 2010 to Jan 2013
Provided leadership to Finance team of 20 finance professionals encompassing Controls, Business Operations, Decision Support, Financial Planning and Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting. Built close relationships with CEO and Senior Management to drive the business through robust Strategic Direction, Performance Management, Business Development, Contract negotiations, Market Competitor Analysis and Business Case appraisals.
Achievements
• Implemented turnaround strategy which saw EBITDA grow by 40% in one year through launch of key initiatives
• Restructured the core Finance team, resulting in higher efficiencies, stronger controls, better in-depth reporting
• Contributed to bottom line profits by winning and retaining key corporate clients through business development and maintenance of key strategic partnerships
• Provided commercial acumen and support to Sales teams to drive revenues and growth
• Implemented a robust set of key metrics to appraise key marketing initiatives ensuring the business achieves the highest possible ROI.
• Maintained OPEX within budget year on year
Core Competencies
• Accounting & Financial Management • KPI and Performance Management • Leadership and Resource Management
• Growth Strategy Development • Streamlining Operational Efficiencies • Business Development
• Business Planning and Analysis • Financial Analysis and Reporting • Controls, Policies, Procedures & Decision Support