PROFILE
I am an internationally oriented generalist with a specialised background in finance. My value system hinges on transparency and integrity and I like to surround myself with exceptionally capable people.

KEY PROFICIENCIES
Finance and Resource Management:
Effective in all facets of financial analysis and management, budget planning and control, cost allocation and control, revenue planning and costing and cash flow modelling. Up-to-date with latest IT/Finance trends and Business Intelligence aficionado.

Administration and Logistics:
Successful in planning, organising and delegating administrative and logistical tasks to ensure effective and efficient operations. Skilled in both creating and restructuring of supply and demand chain for start-up and established businesses.

Operations Management:
Experienced in general management of mid-size operations including sales, production and ware-house issues, human resource planning, procurement, business development and relationship management.

Communication and Interpersonal:
Engaged relationship builder, managing interactions with key clients, executive decision makers, and all other stake holders. Present information in a clear and engaging manner both on the work floor and in the boardroom. Serve as skilful consultant, advocate, mentor, and leader. Fluent in English and Dutch, proficient in German. Working knowledge of French.

WORK EXPERIENCE
CFO/Controller a.i. - NN Netherlands B.V. – a division of NNBR
2012 - 2013
Member of MT. 5 direct reports. Financial reporting under US GAAP and translation of Statutory Year Reports under Dutch GAAP. Member of Global IT committee and chair of global knowledge sharing committee.
• Effected lean processes and information flows between departments resulting
in better control of demand- and supply chains;
• Created a structured monthly reporting and forecasting cycle;
• Identified and instigated rectification of serious configuration problems within
the ERP system (SAP);
• Streamlined SOx Controls, responsibility matrix and documentation.

Division Controller - Comfort Patners - a division of Wolter & Dros BV
2009 - 2011
Member of MT. Four direct reports (17 reports total). Coaching administrative workers towards a client oriented attitude. Take active role in de-merger of two operating units from the mother company and a merger with two newly acquired businesses. Project leader for Operational Excellence with Altran Consultants.
• Created a simple project analysis for superior management and forecasting;
• Implemented ERP system (MyProject) in two operating units;
• Achieved integration and virtual shared services centre in all administrative
departments in widespread locations (Groningen, Zwaag, Houten and
Zoetermeer)

Regional Controller - Imtech Building Services BV
2007 - 2009
Management of administrative departments (4 direct reports, 12 reports total). Main Project team member for implementation of new ERP package (Navision).
• Created concise and structured Planning and Control Cycle;
• Created cost awareness resulting in decreased indirect costs;
• Designed and implemented a safe and cost effective procedure for time sheet
processing;
• Analysed project administration, with €1.2Mio result.

Controller Operations a.i. - ALPHA FLIGHT SERVICES
2006
Supervised Supervised the Information Centre (4 staff). Management of customer accounts and compliance with airline website report requirements. Production of accurate specifications and pricing.
• Designed, implemented and maintained efficient internal controls and
information flow;
• Reworked production spreadsheets, resulting in reduction of labour costs,
increased customer satisfaction and happier workers.

International Sales Executive - ECR
2005
Consult with commercial clients to determine needs; present products and services and close sales on business-to-business (B2B) economic analysis tools. Provide answers to questions and service many accounts in large client portfolio. Manage the customer relationship management (CRM) database. Generate and prospect leads
• Successfully designed and executed specialised marketing campaigns to
contribute to revenue and market share growth.

Operations Manager - OIL INDUSTRY CONSULTANT
1998 - 2004
Managed overseas work activities for consulting geologist in the oil industry. Monitored trends related to international markets and banking, and managed investments to mitigate risk and achieve ambitious growth. Interacted with diverse stakeholders and decision makers worldwide.
• Demonstrated , exceptional versatility by managing all facets of operations and
financial management from remote locations;
• Planned and executed capital improvements that improved property value by
more than 200%.