Nicole Nunes - Senior Group Reporting Manager

Q: Where is Nicole based?

Nicole is based in Palma, Spain and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Nicole speak?

Nicole speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Portuguese (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nicole have?

Nicole has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Nicole has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months . Note that Nicole may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nicole's latest experience?

Nicole's most recent position is Senior Group Reporting Manager at HBX Group .

Q: What companies has Nicole worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nicole has worked for HBX Group .

Q: Which industries is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Insurance , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Accounting , and Business Intelligence . Nicole also has some experience in Project Management and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in industries like Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Finance , and Project Management .

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Palma, Spain

Experience

Jul 2019 - Present

6 years 8 months

Palma, Spain

Senior Group Reporting Manager

HBX Group

Stepped up as Head of Consolidation and Reporting during manager absence, successfully leading the finance team through critical reporting processes and consolidation activities, ensuring seamless business continuity.
Consistently recognised for excellence in financial reporting, process transformation and team leadership.
Led the SAP ECC to S/4HANA transformation, acting as the primary liaison between consultants and the business. Managed the testing phase, coordinated the training sessions, and ensured smooth user adoption by creating test control templates and facilitating business communications on test plans, schedules and outcomes reviews.
Reduced monthly reporting timelines by 60%, enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy through automation and process improvements.
Delivered impactful C-level financial dashboards and management reports, enabling leadership to drive strategic business decisions.
Developed a high-performing finance team, implementing mentorship programs and fostering professional growth through continuous feedback and development initiatives.

Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

8 months

Palma, Spain

Senior Financial Analyst

HBX Group

Introduced an ad hoc reconciliation process, significantly improving the quality and timeliness of external reporting.
Conducted variance analysis of budget/forecast vs. actual result, presenting key insights to leadership team during CFO monthly review for improved decision-making.
Enhanced financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of critical financial data to both internal and external stakeholders.
Championed a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team, fostering an environment that sought innovative solutions to complex financial challenges.

Nov 2015 - Oct 2018

3 years

Johannesburg, South Africa

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Lombard Insurance Company Limited

Conducted detailed financial analysis for South African, Nordic, and Renewable Energy portfolios, helping mitigate credit risk and optimise portfolio performance.
Developed comprehensive credit risk reports and presented recommendations to senior leadership, enabling informed decision-making on risk management strategies.
Performed fundamental financial analysis that focused on both the quantitative and qualitative variables for clients in the company’s South African portfolio, Renewable Energy portfolio, and Nordic portfolio.

Aug 2011 - Oct 2015

4 years 3 months

Johannesburg, South Africa

Financial Manager

Lombard Insurance Company Limited

Managed month-end reporting, cash flow management, and budgeting processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS and improving financial reporting accuracy.
Led a process mapping initiative, streamlining finance operations to improve efficiency and reporting timelines.
Delivered financial statements and management reports that provided actionable insights for executive decision-making.
Attended Leading with Humanity leadership course.

Jan 2008 - Apr 2011

3 years 4 months

Johannesburg, South Africa

External Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Led audits for clients across diverse industries, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and advising on the enhancement of financial controls.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Professional Services (10 years), Insurance (7 years), and Banking and Finance (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Insurance

Banking and Finance

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (14.5 years), Accounting (8 years), Business Intelligence (6.5 years), Project Management (6.5 years), and Audit (3.5 years).

Finance

Accounting

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Audit

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Chartered Accountant (SAICA) with over 15 years’ experience in financial leadership, reporting, and process optimization across global markets. Proven success in leading finance transformation and delivering operational efficiencies, including hands-on experience with SAP ECC to S/4HANA training and testing. Good humoured and adept at managing high-performing teams, driving automation and simplifying complex financial processes to enable informed, data-driven decisions at C-Suite level. Recognised for building strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and implementing best-in-class reporting practices.

Finance transformation leadership: Led SAP ECC to S4/HANA implementation, overseeing system testing, training, and stakeholder adoption to ensure seamless transition.
Process optimisation: Reduced group reporting deadlines by 60% through process redesign and automation enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
Strategic insights: Delivered actionable financial insights through dashboards and variance analysis driving cost optimization and revenue decisions.
Leadership excellence: Mentored and developed junior finance talent, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Global collaboration: Successfully partnered with international teams across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas to streamline reporting and finance operations.

Skills

Erp Systems: Sap Ecc, Sap S/4hana, Oracle Hyperion, Tableau, Smartview
Financial Reporting & Analysis: Management Reporting, Variance Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting
Financial Software: Excel, Ms Office Suite, Tableau, Thomson Reuters, Accpac, Eviews
Leadership & Team Management
Strategic Decision Making
Stakeholder Management
Change Management
Process Optimisation
Data Analysis & Reporting

Languages

English

Advanced

Portuguese

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Feb 2006 - Dec 2007

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Commerce, Honours · Accountancy · Johannesburg, South Africa

Feb 2003 - Nov 2005

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Commerce · Accountancy · Johannesburg, South Africa

Certifications & licenses

Chartered Accountant, SAICA

Profile

Created

November 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Where is Nicole based?

Nicole is based in Palma, Spain and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Nicole speak?

Nicole speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Portuguese (Intermediate), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Nicole have?

Nicole has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Nicole has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 7 months. Note that Nicole may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nicole be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nicole would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Group Reporting Manager, Senior Financial Analyst, Senior Credit Risk Analyst.

What is Nicole's latest experience?

Nicole's most recent position is Senior Group Reporting Manager at HBX Group.

What companies has Nicole worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nicole has worked for HBX Group.

Which industries is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Insurance, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence. Nicole also has some experience in Project Management and Audit.

Which industries has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.

Which business areas has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Finance, and Project Management.

What is Nicole's education?

Nicole holds a Bachelor in Accountancy from University of Johannesburg and a Bachelor in Accountancy from University of Johannesburg.

Does Nicole have any certificates?

Nicole has 1 certificate: Chartered Accountant, SAICA.

What is the availability of Nicole?

Nicole is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nicole?

Nicole's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.