Finance Manager

Candidate Description

With more than two decades spanning manufacturing, retail and agriculture, this finance professional combines deep accounting expertise with proven systems leadership to drive operational excellence. Adept in Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365, SAP and Hyperion, they have guided ERP transformations and complex financial reporting across organisations such as a Bottling and Packaging Company, an Agricultural Company and a Defence Manufacturer. Possessing Chartered Management Accountant and CPA credentials, they are recognised for analytical rigour, strategic insight and the ability to embed robust controls while supporting continuous growth.

Their technical acumen is demonstrated through hands-on delivery of full-cycle Dynamics 365 implementations, encompassing data migration strategy, real-time reporting design and process re-engineering. Leveraging advanced Excel modelling, inventory management and standard costing expertise, they have shortened month-end close, secured external project funding and enabled live decision-making dashboards. Additional achievements include automating Hyperion integrations, implementing labour-reporting systems that boosted production visibility, and developing profit models to guide international expansion.

A collaborative leader, they have managed teams of up to six, mentored junior accountants and partnered with C-suite stakeholders to articulate financial impacts of strategic initiatives. Their versatility across sectors—from defence optics to fresh produce—underscores adaptability and a drive for innovation. Organisations seeking a systems-savvy finance manager capable of uniting technology, people and process to elevate performance will find significant value in this individual’s track record of transformational results.