Stefan Deaconu
Global Finance Services Manager - Vendor Strategy & Governance @Reckitt
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WORK HISTORY
Global Finance Services Manager - Vendor Strategy & Governance @Reckitt
London, GB
I play a pivotal role in managing and supporting business relationships with key strategic vendors, ensuring contract compliance, governance, and change management- Governance and Performance Reporting: I manage the governance and performance reporting with strategic partnerships and vendors, assisting in agreeing and monitoring supplier improvement plans when required- Strategic Partnerships: I ensure that future services from our strategic partnerships provide maximum value from both a performance and pricing perspective, with supplier performance measured against contractual and aspirational service delivery targets- Relationship Management: I manage strong relationships at C-Level and below, both internally and externally, to deliver significant value generation for all profitability areas.Leadership Support: I add value by supporting GFS leadership in optimizing key service metrics, ensuring services from vendors provide maximum value from both a performance and pricing perspective- Change Management: I ensure that changes to vendors are clearly defined and understood, collaborating with Programme Excellence for successful delivery of change projects and programmes- Value Generation: I strive to generate maximum value through cost and benefit realisation, while ensuring the quality of delivery of key GFS contracts.
EDUCATION
Academia de Studii Economice din București
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
SKILLS
ABOUT STEFAN DEACONU
With over 10 years of experience in the FMCG/CPG industry, I am a senior finance leader and a certified business accountant, specialized in procurement and supply chain finance. I have a proven track record of delivering business performance improvement, digital transformation, and financial planning and reporting at the country, regional, and global level, working with cross-functional stakeholders and C-level executives.At Reckitt, my role as Global Finance Services Manager centers on fortifying vendor strategy and governance, with a focus on performance reporting and strategic partnerships that deliver value. By managing relationships and ensuring compliance, my efforts support the business\'s operational excellence. The skills honed in agile digital business transformation at Unilever now fuel my current strategic endeavors.The mission is straightforward: to drive change that transcends into sustainable business practices. Leveraging analytical skills and global business management competencies, I collaborate with stakeholders to optimize vendor performance and governance. These initiatives are not only about compliance but also about creating a framework that propels the organization towards its strategic goals.
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