Stephen Smith

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ABOUT STEPHEN SMITH

I am an accomplished and dynamic professional possessing qualifications in directing finance teams, leading management accounting functions, preparing and managing overseas manufacturing accounts, and overseeing financial modelling and analysis. I am a trusted Business Partner to C-level executives, possessing strong analytical, strategic planning, and commercial acumen, supporting the development and continuous improvement of financial and management reporting policies, processes, and procedures. I have extensive experience in enhancing manufacturing operations, improving budgeting and forecasting process, reducing capital expenditure, and creating and maintaining accounting and financial control functions. I’m a passionate team player with a collaborative leadership style and bring with me over 20 years of management accounting and financial control expertise and excellence, working for recognised brands including Triumph Motorcycles Ltd and others. I will add strong value to your organisation by bringing: Exceptional abilities managing overseas manufacturing accounts across different countries, cultures, and time zones and delivering detailed reports analysing actual capital expenditure to forecast and commentary for both monthly results and annual budget. A seasoned, business-driven and highly resourceful leader with expertise in overseeing financial modelling and analysis, investment appraisal, business cases, and scenario planning. Unmatched expertise with a dedication in managing the monthly presentation of results to CEO, CFO, COO, GMD, producing month-end accounts, and providing budgets and cash-flow forecasts models. Innovative leadership and operational oversight engaging effectively with department and subsidiary managers, generating a capital budget tracking schedule and implementing monthly reviews with key budget holders. Interpersonal dexterity and excellent communication and leadership skills, advising and influencing key stakeholders, and providing coaching, training, and mentorship for teams. My area of expertise includes: Management Accounts Preparation, Financial Modelling and Analysis, Budgeting / Forecasting Process, Purchasing Cost Variance Model, Budget Tracking Tools, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork and Capability Building, Financial and Management Reporting, Capital Expenditure Reduction, Accounting Functions Execution, Tax and Auditing, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy and Implementation, People Leadership and Development.