Summary

This  list of 18 case studies highlights deep breadth of expertise in:
Project recovery & transformation
Finance & ERP system integration
M&A finance alignment
Global business scalability

1. LSEG: M&A Finance Integration & Systems Alignment

Challenge: Integrating newly acquired TORA’s finance, CRM, ratings, billing, and SAP systems into LSEG’s infrastructure while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Solution: Led full finance integration, aligning SAP Financials, CRM, and billing modules while managing 50+ SMEs globally across finance, operations, risk, procurement, and HR.
Outcome: Ensured a seamless transition into LSEG’s operations, avoiding disruptions and maximizing system efficiency.


2. HSO IT Services: Project Portfolio Leadership

Challenge: HSO IT Services faced resource constraints and delivery risks across multiple D365 projects.
Solution: Acted as Projects Director, implementing governance, standardizing PMO methodologies, and stabilizing project execution.
Outcome: Delivered multiple business-critical ERP projects on time and budget, ensuring a smoother transition for client handovers.


3. IWG: Global Finance Systems Transformation

Challenge: Delivering a D365 F&O rollout across 111 countries and 3,000+ legal entities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Solution: Led the MVP delivery, refining taxation, accounting compliance, and data migration strategies while managing third-party implementation partners.
Outcome: Achieved a global, scalable financial system with improved reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.


4. Essentra International: ERP Consolidation & Data Strategy

Challenge: Unifying multiple legacy ERP systems into a cloud-based D365 F&O platform while ensuring clean data migration.
Solution: Designed a finance data transformation strategy, driving C-level engagement, PMO governance, and business ownership.
Outcome: Delivered a streamlined, high-ROI ERP system, eliminating inefficiencies and improving data governance.


5. Rockwool International: SAP Finance & PIM Implementation

Challenge: Recovering a stalled SAP finance upgrade and implementing a new Product Information Management (PIM) system for competitive advantage.
Solution: Secured €2.3M funding, aligned key stakeholders, initiated the RFP process, and delivered the MVP with a robust implementation team.
Outcome: Delivered a fully functional SAP and PIM system, improving business-wide visibility and product management capabilities.


6. Chapman Freeborn: Finance Transformation for Public Listing

Challenge: Inconsistent finance and accounting systems risked delaying the company’s planned public listing.
Solution: Led system selection, process mapping, and RFI/RFP execution, gaining board approval for a SaaS-based Sage X3 solution.
Outcome: Standardized financial processes, enabling a successful IPO with transparent financial reporting.


7. Unilever: BI-Driven Financial Reporting Optimization

Challenge: Unilever sought to enhance FICO reporting and analytics to streamline month-end reporting cycles.
Solution: Developed BI/BPC dashboards, optimized reporting MDM, gap analysis, and data governance.
Outcome: Reduced month-end processing time, increasing reporting accuracy and automation.


8. BP: Business Intelligence & SAP Integration

Challenge: Aligning SAP ECC6 with BI systems for improved global trading operations reporting.
Solution: Led BI integration, streamlining data analysis and improving cross-departmental reporting transparency.
Outcome: Enabled real-time data-driven decision-making, improving financial oversight.


9. BP Integrated Supply Trading: BI Release Management

Challenge: BP needed enhanced BI capabilities to drive insights across its trading divisions.
Solution: Managed BI release cycles, ensuring integration with SAP systems and stakeholder alignment.
Outcome: Deployed more efficient BI tools, improving data accessibility and operational efficiency.


10. Shell Oil: Business Intelligence Design & Deployment

Challenge: Shell needed to redesign its BI infrastructure to align with new business reporting requirements.
Solution: Acted as BI Design Lead, developing standardized reporting structures within SAP R3.
Outcome: Improved data visibility and reporting accuracy, reducing reporting cycle times.


11. Syngenta: Senior SAP Consultant – Finance Transformation

Challenge: Syngenta sought to enhance SAP ECC6 capabilities across EMEA operations.
Solution: Provided senior SAP consulting expertise, aligning financial reporting and SAP customizations.
Outcome: Increased reporting automation and finance system efficiency across EMEA regions.


12. Rank Group: ERP & HR Data Migration Management

Challenge: ERP and HR system migration was disrupted by COVID-19, requiring a structured recovery.
Solution: Led the finance transformation program, ensuring smooth data migration and integration with D365.
Outcome: Despite pandemic challenges, successfully completed system migration without business disruptions.


13. Estee Lauder: Finance Process Optimization

Challenge: Estee Lauder’s finance operations needed restructuring to align with SAP implementations.
Solution: Provided process mapping, gap analysis, and reporting automation solutions.
Outcome: Optimized financial operations, ensuring a more scalable finance structure.


14. Wyeth Laboratories: ERP Implementation & Finance Compliance

Challenge: Ensuring ERP compliance within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
Solution: Led finance transformation and ERP alignment to meet compliance standards.
Outcome: Achieved full compliance while improving finance system integration.


15. RS Components: Business Intelligence Finance Systems Optimization

Challenge: RS Components required advanced BI solutions to improve finance decision-making.
Solution: Designed BI strategy and dashboards tailored for finance teams.
Outcome: Increased finance analytics capabilities, enhancing reporting efficiency.


16. Start-up CFO: Data Centre Expansion & Exit Strategy

Challenge: Scaling a European Data Centre Infrastructure while preparing for an exit strategy.
Solution: Led financial planning, investor relations, and fundraising to enable rapid growth.
Outcome: Achieved a successful acquisition, delivering strong investor returns.


17. BAT: Global Finance Transformation

Challenge: Driving finance process transformation across a global business unit.
Solution: Implemented SAP ECC6 enhancements and aligned financial operations.
Outcome: Streamlined financial workflows, improving cost management.


18. CQC: Senior Project Manager – Finance Transformation

Challenge: Driving public sector finance transformation with D365 implementation.
Solution: Managed data migration, reporting structures, and system integration.
Outcome: Improved finance automation, aligning with regulatory reporting.