Rael Abraham-Smith
VP Head of Commercial Finance - Uk & Emea @Clarks
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WORK HISTORY
VP Head of Commercial Finance - Uk & Emea @Clarks
Promoted to FD for UK & Europe region within the global business (£1.3b T/O) with £600m turnover and £70m profit. Business partner to C-Suite MD of UK & Europe. Report directly into Group CFO and member of Finance Leadership Team.Completed extensive store profitability programme, evaluating all stores within estate (280 full price and 60 Outlet) to help right size and increase profitability. Identification of stores for either potential transfer to franchise, implementation of operational improvement plans or to exit when lease events occur.Significantly reduced Aged Inventory profile through working with Jobbers, promo and opening specific burn stores. Improved control of inventory purchasing, mitigating future aged stock build up and increased sell-through rates.
EDUCATION
CIMA
Qualified
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Arts, Economics
SKILLS
ABOUT RAEL ABRAHAM-SMITH
VP/Head of Commercial Finance @ Clarks | Commercial Finance | Retail | Aviation | Telecomms
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