Stewart McPherson

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About Stewart McPherson

Hello, I am Stewart McPherson, a dedicated and results-oriented professional with repeated success maximising operational outcomes as a result of leading the transformation from legacy to automated financial and administration management systems, defining standard operating procedures, and enforcing internal financial control and reporting criteria. I have extensive experience leading major organisational transformation projects through efficient planning, coordination of the work of cross-functional teams and the delivery of project outcomes in line with organisational requirements. I’m a passionate team player with a collaborative leadership style and bring with me over 30 years of business transformation expertise and excellence, working for recognised brands including Direct Line Group, AIG Europe, Allianz Insurance, LV and others. I will add strong value to your organisation by bringing: Finely tuned analytical skills to direct the implementation and integration of a variety of policies, driving continuous improvement programmes related to automation of internal processes and optimisation of financial management and administration systems. Strong interpersonal talents to enhance financial reporting, management and planning outcomes as a result of successful designing and adopting innovative and robust controls and procedures. Dedication to improve the organisation’s competitiveness through successful replacement of legacy systems with innovative operational management solutions. Committed to deliver a variety of key artefacts as well as to facilitate the adoption of automated reconciliation management system. Interpersonal dexterity and executive influencing skills with ability to forge strong relationships with strategic partners and build consensus across multiple organisational levels. My area of expertise includes: Business Analysis/ Operational Management, Finance Transformation & Change, Finance Process Optimisation, Client Relations/ Stakeholder Engagement, Organisational Change & System Integration, Project Planning & Administration, Financial Management Systems/ Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures/ Automation, Strategic Planning & Implementation, Quality Control & Financial Reporting, People Leadership/ Team Development.