Thomas Barry

Background

About Thomas Barry

Strategic Finance Leader with over 25 years of experience in financial planning, budgeting and performance management within complex global organisations. Proven track record in optimising budgets (over $800M managed), driving financial efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. Skilled at partnering with executives, delivering data-driven insights and supporting finance decision-making for projects. Strong expertise in ERP systems, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a focus on both on-site and remote collaboration, as well as digital transformation. CORE COMPETENCIES Healthcare Financial Leadership: Multi-million-dollar budget oversight, revenue cycle optimisation, hospital mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and healthcare regulations (IPSAS, USAID, EU compliance). Financial Planning & Analysis (FP & A): Budgeting, forecasting, performance management, variance analysis, cost reduction, and asset optimisation for international organisations. Business & Stakeholder Management: Strategic partnership with executives, donor funding negotiations (USAID, EU), and $44M fund allocation across 10 African countries. Technology & Systems: ERP implementations (SAP, Oracle, D365 Dynamics), driving 30% reporting efficiency gains. Team Leadership: Managed and mentored finance teams in central, remote/hybrid environments. Compliance & Governance: Ensured 10+ years of clean audits under IPSAS and donor standards (USAID, EU).