Clive Phillips

Background

About Clive Phillips

I am an accomplished CPA qualified professional with 30 years experience in Finance, Strategic, Business Partnering and Commercial roles as well as business start-up and turn around. I have experience across a number of corporate functions including- Finance- Sales & Marketing- Supply Chain & Operations- Business development- General ManagementI believe in the power of good leadership and collaboration having formed and lead both large and small teams that have gained the respect of their colleagues and delivered outstanding results. I am a strong believer in the importance of a high performance work culture and being the positive role model for the people that I lead. Having worked across Manufacturing, Logistics and Services Industries within Packaging, FMCG, Express and Exhibition businesses with quality Australian MNCs and leading corporations in Vietnam and Indonesia, I have shown that I am both adaptable and flexible, delivering profit improvement through revenue growth and cost reductions.I have experience in a variety of commercial activities including; business start-up and turn around, winning major multi-year sales contracts, repairing a broken business partnership between a principal and their licensee, improving operational and supply chain efficiencies and leading cross functional teams.Key Strengths• Leadership.• Coaching and mentoring.• Interpersonal Skills• Implement and Lead change management.• Business partnering, with the ability to relate with stakeholders at all levels.• Initiative and keen interest in influencing business growth, as well as identifying and implementing cost savings.• Business Case Development• Drive business improvements through the use of technology.Technical Skills• Good understanding of SAP• Familiar with BPC• Skilled user of Excel• Good knowledge of Word and PowerPoint