Description

I bring over a decade of experience in Finance and Accounting. As a CFO, controller, and former Big 4 auditor, I know what it takes to build scalable systems and drive financial excellence. I've led finance teams across the US and Europe, guiding businesses through fundraising, acquisitions, and operational transformation. My approach blends strategic insight, operational discipline, and audit-level rigor to help companies fuel sustainable growth.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Antwerp (up to 50km)

BEYERS KOFFIE N.V./S.A
Chief Financial Officer
May 2023 - Today (3 years and 1 month)
Puurs, AN, Belgium
Member of the Executive Committee and responsible for presenting the monthly results to the Group CEO
Established a Center of Excellence in Beirut, Lebanon, leading a team of five employees to reduce reliance on external consultants, resulting in €400K in annual cost savings
Reduced the monthly accounting close time from over 20 working days to 12, improving financial reporting efficiency
Negotiated with banks to secure an additional €15M in funding and reduce the reliance on intercompany loans
Digitized our Accounts Payable process by implementing a fully electronic invoice processing system, increasing efficiency and reducing errors
Rebuilt the budgeting process from the ground up, enabling more accurate cost forecasting
Streamlined the corporate structure by closing three legal entities, reducing complexity and administrative burden
Accounting Reporting Team management
SUCAFINA NA INC
Finance Manager
March 2020 - April 2023 (3 years and 1 month)
New York, NY, USA
Led transition from quarterly to monthly financial reporting by mapping processes and improving efficiencies to accelerate the closing cycle for a Company with over $450 million in revenue
Implemented a new HR payroll platform, generating annual savings of $175K
Provided due diligence and strategic support in the acquisition of a green coffee competitor
Grew the Center of Excellence in Bogota, Colombia from three emp n loyees to eight employees
GLENCORE AGRICULTURE USA LLC
Controller-Accounting Manager
June 2018 - March 2020 (1 year and 9 months)
New York, NY, USA
Oversaw the day-to-day and month end accounting, financial reporting and accounts payable process for three companies including two commodities with combined revenue over $500 million
Performed daily cash management tasks including forecasting next day payment requirements while monitoring a $350 million intercompany loan
Developed and managed a trade accountant, accounts payable coordinator and accounts payable clerk
Made improvements to the trade accounting month end close by improving accruals to increase accuracy
Directed external financial audits and coordinated communications during yearly audits with Deloitte