Natasha S.

Senior Manager – Financial Reporting and Finance Transformation

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United Kingdom

Experience

Jul 2018 - Present
7 years 6 months

Senior Manager – Financial Reporting and Finance Transformation

Theta Global Advisors LLP

  • Lead cross-sector financial transformation programs for FTSE 100 and public sector clients, specialising in IFRS 16 implementations, financial reporting optimisation, and GAAP conversions.
  • Built and currently lead the firm's Leasing Practice, advising on complex lease accounting and data challenges, and implementing software solutions for both IFRS 16 and ASC 842.
  • Serve as engagement lead, managing delivery teams, vendor relations, and senior stakeholder alignment.
  • Drive commercial growth by developing new service offerings in accounting advisory and deal-related engagements.
  • Deliver measurable outcomes including cost savings, improved audit readiness, and sustainable process improvements.
Jan 2014 - Jun 2018
4 years 6 months

Independent GBS Advisor

Independent GBS Advisor

  • Successfully framed and led business development opportunities for multinational clients through an independent practice.
  • Led feasibility studies, benchmarking, and GBS/SSC implementations while partnering with a network of associates.
  • Balanced advisory work with a career break to support family needs and personal development.
Feb 2010 - Nov 2013
3 years 10 months

Senior Consultant / Project Manager

The Hackett Group

  • Led global finance transformation projects, generating up to £50m in cost savings and significant process efficiencies.
  • Directed projects from feasibility to implementation with a focus on performance optimisation and best practice adoption.
  • Contributed to the development of GBS and SSC intellectual capital, including thought leadership and benchmarking tools.
Sep 2009 - Feb 2010
6 months

Project Manager (Contract)

Technicolor

  • Delivered business analysis and reporting enhancements to optimise operational workflows, data reliability, and production throughput leading the inflow of new work into production facilities.
  • Standardised operating procedures and led cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
Sep 2007 - May 2009
1 year 9 months
United Kingdom

Programme & Financial Management Consultant (Contract)

EDF Energy

  • Managed programme governance, reporting, and financial planning for £1.2m data centre consolidation initiative.
  • Led business case modelling and stakeholder engagement for major sustainability-driven ITDR investment.
Mar 2007 - Oct 2007
8 months
United Kingdom

Senior Consultant, Finance Transformation

Deloitte MCS Ltd

  • Delivered finance operating model and shared services design projects as part of Deloitte's consulting practice.
  • Gained exposure to high-profile client engagements and developed foundational consulting skills.
Feb 2006 - Mar 2007
1 year 2 months

Senior Manager Shared Services – Europe

Carphone Warehouse Group

  • Directed SSC operations for European subsidiaries, overseeing financial controls, reporting, and regional finance teams.
  • Led shared services design and optimisation projects contributing to 30% cost reductions.
  • Oversaw GAAP reporting and consolidation, enhancing process reliability and local stakeholder integration.

Summary

Multilingual executive with over 20 years’ international experience delivering complex finance transformation and financial reporting projects across a wide range of industries.

Proven leadership in managing multi-million-pound change initiatives across private and public sectors, with a focus on driving operational excellence, digital innovation, and sustainable business impact.

Expert in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional leadership, and delivering pragmatic solutions that align financial strategy with business goals.

Languages

Finnish
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2003

Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College

MBA with Distinction · United Kingdom

Oct 1998 - Jun 2001

Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College

BA · Business Studies · United Kingdom · 2:1

Certifications & licenses

ACMA, CGMA

Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants

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