I am a seasoned Chartered Global Management Accountant(CIMA) with over 10 years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience gained across multiple key industries in the multinational space including the Tyre/Automotive industry (Group Financial Analyst in FP&A for Goodyear Africa), Fast Moving Consumer Goods (Business Financial Analyst in FP&A for Delonghi Group South Africa) , Mining and Metals (Performance Reporting Lead in FP&A for Orica Group Africa/Middle East + Europe) and Media & Entertainment (Financial Planning & Analysis Manager for Disney Africa). I’m also an Excel guru, in my spare time I host advanced Excel masterclasses for Data, Marketing & Finance professionals with a core focus on simplifying & automating reports/dashboards, data visualization & Big Data.
Throughout my career I have managed to merge my Tech & Finance skills in helping organizations automate their management reporting packs to aid in faster informed decision making (decision support) and also being involved in the planning & implementation of management reporting strategies. My core skill is in data analysis, financial modelling, budgeting/forecasting, development + automation of management reports (Sales Reporting, Cost Centre Reporting of overheads & tracking vs plan, Detailed margin analysis on Mix + Volume + Price & Cost variances, Detailed customer profitability analysis, Rebate analysis, TWC analysis, Trends + Correlations, KPI Tracking & Customer sell-in & sell-out profitability analysis).
I have a huge passion for Digital, Technology & Innovation. Over the years I have gained experience in the Tech, Digital & Social Media industry through the development of websites & mobile apps, with a huge focus on building large online communities & innovating in the digital space. I’ve also worked with global brands in tailoring digital marketing campaigns & running them through our large online communities.