Global ERP programme
Initially I worked with RI Asia to develop a standard finance process model (covering GL, AR and AP activity; to be deployed using Dynamics NAV and a specialist AR package) as the basis for improved control, a standard organisation and shared services in the region...
Data mining project
Managed a joint project with Internal Audit to build an ERP data mining capability. I participated in the RFP process, supplier selection and definition of routine tests to be done. Established a team to operate this capability. This project had a complex set of...
European Process Office
The completion of transaction outsourcing coincided with the end of a 5-year project to implement a single SAP for Unilever Europe. I was appointed as PMO, reporting to the Financial Controller, to coordinate the budget and the work of eight, functionally managed,...
Process out-sourcing
When Unilever began to outsource European finance transactions to IBM I joined the team to lead the Bill to Cash (B2C) workstream. My role was to gain stakeholder commitment, agree any local exceptions to the standard process, ensure project progress and oversee...
Strategic Sourcing, Europe
When Unilever introduced a strategic sourcing approach I joined the newly created European Indirects team as Finance Director. In this role I supported two dozen buyers in evaluating proposals, tracked savings, managed several IT tools (including Ariba) and organised...