Ewa Sumner
Chief Financial Officer, Board Director @Biesse
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Financial Officer, Board Director @Biesse
Developed a comprehensive three-year strategy to transition the organization from significant losses to profitability. • Collaborated with an executive team to achieve a 20% revenue growth in the service, parts, and tooling division. • Enhanced industrial margins by 25% through process efficiencies and a new pricing strategy, achieving a 37% improvement in machine margins.* Drove an increase in industrial margin for all revenue streams by 25% through process efficiency, improved utilisation, new pricing strategy and tailored value proposition. Machines margin improvements by 37% in the last year. • Increased free cash flow by circa £2m through working capital enhancement centred on inventory control and accounts receivable optimisation strategies.
EDUCATION
University of Gdansk
MA (Hons) of Business Administration
University of Gdansk
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Wyższa Szkoła Administracji i Biznesu im. E. Kwiatkowskiego w Gdyni
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations
ACCA
ACCA Qualification, Accounting and Finance
Academy of International Political and Economical Relations, Poland
BA (Hons) International Economic Relations
ABOUT EWA SUMNER
Accountable Executive Leadership with significant international exposure, Full ownership of P&L and Finance team, C-suite executive and Board Director shaping medium to long term business strategy. Over the past 20+ years, I have led financial and strategic transformation, spans across publicly traded, private equity owned, family-owned businesses across manufacturing, construction, engineering, technology/software, maritime, financial services, property development and recruitment sectors. Inspirational leader, who led finance, systems and business transformation projects, business turnarounds, driving top line growth, improvements to marginality, refinancing, M&A and integrations, restructuring and reshaping, that improve profitability, strengthen business partnering and increase business impact. Track record of building high performing finance teams as well as leading cross-functional, focused on building solid stakeholders relationships. As Chartered Professional Accountant (FCCA), I provide a strong foundation (IFRS, UK GAAP), complemented curiosity and adaptability of lifelong learner. I thrive on intellectual challenges and I’m energised by environments that demand financial expertise and creative problem solving. My expertise spans leading companies through transformation, guiding and coaching finance teams through significant changes in the business models, culture and technology. My approach is analytical, commercial and people focused. I translate financial insights into practical steps and ensure teams understand not just what’s changing but why. As a board director and member of the Audit Committee, I have experience in risk management, audit oversight, internal controls and financial governance. Unrelenting driver of \'continuous improvement\', I have guided multiple finance teams through transformation by aligning strategic vision with individual purpose.
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