Billie Oconnor

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About Billie Oconnor

Available for CFO, CEO and NED roles from Feb 2025.An Executive & Statutory Board Chief Financial Officer & Chief Information Officer with 20+ years of Finance expertise, as well as Business Transformation / Change, across different industries, with exposure to Private Equity, Listed and Private businesses.Recently led a successful transaction to conclusion.A Chartered (CIMA) Qualified Accountant. In parallel, a fierce advocate for Women in Leadership, and the Founder & CEO of NOVA Community Ltd. NOVA Community is a Senior Female Leadership network of over 500 leaders, supporting and driving more women in leadership positions. A membership based network covering the UK.In the Finance and General Management arena, industry experience includes well known brand names in Digital / Ecommerce across Fashion, Beauty and Grocery, Physical Retail (multi-site), Leisure, IT, Supply Chain / 3PL, Manufacturing and Wholesale.Key expertise in developing high performing teams, plus adept at developing and managing stakeholder relationships at Board and Executive level, as well as with external parties and investors - having worked in businesses invested in by Banks to Private Equity, Private Ownership to Listed.Roles have also included Finance Director, Director of Finance, Commercial Finance Director, CIO, IT Director, Financial Controller, Finance Controller, Transaction Director, Commercial Director.Across single and multi-entity businesses. Accountability for Stats (Uk GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, SoX), Audit and Cash.In addition, the Treasurer of The Twenty Club (Retail Exec Organisation). Have been an Advisor to smaller businesses, and now open to NED positions.