Samuel Ellis

Financial Director Emea & Apac @InterWorks

Christchurch, GB

Appointed in an advisory, strategic and hands-on capacity, I supported the Board and Executive team in the maturation of the business from a financial perspective to enable sustainable international growth in market share. Capitalising on financial technical expertise, I played a key role in the acquisition of InterWorks Europe by the US parent company. Key accountabilities:• Supported the business expansion strategy, managing treasury function and relationships with bankers in EMEA / APAC regions, leading on structuring bank facilities to provide suitable products and services.• Led establishment of subsidiary companies in Netherlands and Germany from a finance/accounting perspective• Managed the treasury function for 5 entities trading in multiple currencies and negotiated significant cost savings with foreign exchange brokers.• Business partner to regional leaders and business function heads to ensure financial considerations are integrated into all commercial decision making.• Played a key role in numerous accounting and CRM systems integrations.• Prepared ad-hoc pricing models and scenario planning for regional sales and managing directors to stress test potential commercial deals / tenders and to enable sales team to sustain success.• Led modernisation of in-house accounting technologies to optimise and automate workflows.

Solent University

Higher National Diploma, Business Studies

BPP University

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Accounting and Business/Management

Poole High School

High School, Business Studies

Bournemouth and Poole College

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Accounting