Financial Director
Ariston Thermo Rus (subsidiary Ariston Thermo Group (Italy))
Total years of experience :30 years, 7 Months
• Identifying opportunities which improve company policies and procedures and implementing financial reporting systems in accordance with company best practices
• Developing and delivering management and IAS reports in accordance with company standards and HQ requirements
• Consistently meeting deadlines and requirements for all state, local and federal tax returns, meeting internal and external requirements with the development of accounting software Navision during 2012
• Reviewing best practices, adjusting internal controls and maximising the effectiveness of financial and operational procedures
• Accurately coordinating the business and budget plans for local operations, leading the accounting, finance and IT departments
• Meeting with departmental requirements with the development of robust financial reports at varying detail levels
• Improving internal financial literacy with the development of accounting and finance workshops for teams
• Successfully completing the implementation of SAP systems which has decreased department head count from 18 to 12 FTE
• Monitoring and improving the functionality of the management information system to maximise effectiveness
• Effectively developed and implemented a range of policies and procedures, financial reporting systems and management standards in accordance with FAZER requirements and best practices
• Maximised accuracy with details and compliance with auditing requirements for all reporting activities
• Identified business requirements and implemented new accounting software which met those needs
• Increased efficiencies with budgeting, cash-flows and forecast with the development and implementation of Excel-based computer programms.
• Improved accounting processes with the effective management of internal auditing projects and the development of effective reports which detailed recommendations
• Leading the accounting, finance, IT and HR (till 2002) departments
• Presented and discussed financial information within planning meetings with the Director and participated in the investment process
• Effectively improved internal processes for bank transfer reimbursements and tax-efficient scheme management
• Identifying opportunities which improve company policies and procedures and implementing financial reporting systems in accordance with company best practices
• Developing and delivering management and IAS reports in accordance with company standards and HQ requirements
• Consistently meeting deadlines and requirements for all state, local and federal tax returns, meeting internal and external requirements with the development of accounting software Navision during 2012
• Reviewing best practices, adjusting internal controls and maximising the effectiveness of financial and operational procedures
• Accurately coordinating the business and budget plans for local operations, leading the accounting, finance and IT departments
• Meeting with departmental requirements with the development of robust financial reports at varying detail levels
• Improving internal financial literacy with the development of accounting and finance workshops for teams
• Successfully completing the implementation of SAP systems which has decreased department head count from 18 to 12 FTE
• Monitoring and improving the functionality of the management information system to maximise effectiveness
