Sylvia Malone

Background

About Sylvia Malone

I am an experienced Finance Director with a demonstrated history of working in the Pharmaceuticals industry. A Strong Operations and Project Leader. A skilled Professional in Leadership, Transformation, Financial and Manufacturing Accounting, Business Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team Leadership, and a Controls focussed Driver. A clear advocate of Diversity, Equality and Inclusiveness, building established teams globally. Has worked across the globe in varying roles of responsibility, demonstrating strong inter-personal skills and engaging with senior leaders to highlight areas of change, focus, cost reduction and digital enhancement. • An experienced finance professional with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of finance and reporting models • A strategic thinker with extensive experience of managing projects through the complete project lifecycle to actual benefits realization • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills developed through working directly with key senior stakeholders including Senior Vice Presidents and Regional Presidents across multiple business functions • Skillsets in designing processes and systems improvements to increase productivity, efficiency and reduce costs through Business and IT Transformation programs • Sponsor of several strategic initiatives • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer focused approach and the proven ability to work across varied regions, markets and cultures. • Broad knowledge of the various business models via support of regional Operating plans across all emerging markets ensuring on time delivery of high quality plans • Exceptional ability to foster trust based relationships with business leaders and deliver results by building high performing teams for finance and business initiatives. Committed to coaching and developing talent to their highest potential. • Takes personal responsibility for outcomes and manages change effectively • Areas of expertise include:* Change Management/Leadership * Various Process Improvement * Budgeting & Planning * Cross-Functional Teams Building * International ERP Roll Outs * Strategic Agility * Working Capital Management * Off Shore/Remote Management * Project Risks & Scope