Nicole N.
Senior Group Reporting Manager
Experience
Jul 2019 - Present
6 years 5 monthsPalma, 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.
- High performer (2023, 2024): 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 monthsPalma, 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 yearsJohannesburg, 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 monthsJohannesburg, 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 monthsJohannesburg, 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.
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.
Languages
English
AdvancedPortuguese
IntermediateSpanish
ElementaryEducation
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Commerce, Honors (Accountancy) · Accountancy · Johannesburg, South Africa
Certifications & licenses
Chartered Accountant, SAICA
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