David Sones

Background

About David Sones

I am an experienced Finance Manager with extensive international experience across four continents within the Service and Retail Industries, as well as Oil and Gas Engineering Service providers. A Chartered Accountant (Australia & New Zealand), I have over 30 years’ experience, leading Local and Regional Finance Teams, and implementing financial processes and controls. I have significant experience in implementing organisational change and consolidation and have managed the Finance, Administration, and Corporate Business Service functions in a range of businesses including not-for-profit, small Pty Ltd entities, and large Multinational Corporations including Sara Lee and Wood.Skills and Experience- Accomplished Finance Leader- Experienced in establishing and implementing strong financial controls and reporting in both start-up and mature businesses- Outstanding communication and leadership skills- Building internal and external relationships (internal across disciplines; external with bankers, auditors, insurers, and clients)- Strong focus on identification and achievement of strategic goals- Provide easy-to-understand analysis & advice to non-Finance Stakeholders- Management of change- Excellent IT and systems development skills (Excel & Word skills and experience with Oracle, Xero, Netsuite, Adaptive Insights, Microsiga, JD Edwards and MYOB amongst others)- Identifying cost savings, leading and implementing changes to rationalise multi-location businesses- Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts; clear and precise reporting and analysis of actual results against budgets and forecasts, to Senior Management and Board Members.