Robbie Whitlock

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT ROBBIE WHITLOCK

As a results-driven finance executive with 18+ years of experience, I specialize in financial reporting, analysis, and modelling. My core expertise includes Financial Management, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting & Long-term Forecasts, Business Appraisal, Profit & Loss, Cost Control & Optimization, Inventory Management and Cashflow.I am highly numerate as testified by my mathematics degree. The challenge of thinking, and the process of logic have always attracted me to mathematical problems. I am naturally inquisitive and am motivated by numerical investigation. This has transferred into the working arena where my analytical skillset enables me to construct the narrative behind the numbers. I can identify challenges, opportunities, enhance decision-making, and implement effective solutions to achieve organizational goals. Experience in dealing with large data sets, adept in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to manipulate data into automated reporting summaries and deliver excellent presentations at board level. Able to embrace advances in IT, overseeing ERP system and Power BI implementation.My career has spanned across the motor industry, hospitality and more recently in multi-site retail in both store and online channels. My transferable skill set allows me to work across a wide product range and absorb the different strategies within each business area.My softer skill set boasts a high attention to detail and strong work ethic. I work well in a team but also individually given autonomy. I am extremely adaptable with the ability to think critically. I am always striving for improvements with a proven history of process overhaul and streamlining operations.As a collaborative leader, I excel at building partnerships and working with multidisciplinary teams and individuals to meet set objectives. A brilliant business partner to both finance and non-finance colleagues which consists of support and challenge in equal measure. Additionally, I am an outstanding communicator who guides and develops high-performance teams, while fostering enduring relationships with employees, clients, and key stakeholders.