Ottoline Brackenridge-Mbeki

Refinanced $120M of legacy debt into a fixed-rate structure, saving $3.1M per year in interest and extending maturities by 9 years. Led NetSuite-to-Oracle Cloud ERP migration across 14 entities, delivered on time and 6% under a $4.8M budget. Cut month-end close from 12 to 5 days through reconciliation automation and a standardized close calendar. Led diligence and integration of 2 acquisitions adding $68M in annual revenue and 11 clinic sites. Built a 13-week rolling cash forecast that lifted days cash on hand from 142 to 196. Manage a 38-person finance team spanning accounting, FP&A, treasury, payroll, and revenue cycle finance.

Directed accounting, tax, and controllership for a $230M industrial manufacturer with 3 plants and 600 employees. Implemented SOX-ready internal controls, eliminating 2 material weaknesses within 18 months. Introduced standard costing and plant-level P&Ls, lifting gross margin by 340 basis points. Negotiated a $45M revolving credit facility, lowering the borrowing spread by 75 basis points. Reduced working capital by $11M through inventory and payables optimization.

Owned the annual budget and 3-year plan for a $150M diversified agriculture portfolio. Launched Adaptive Planning, cutting the budget cycle from 10 weeks to 6. Built commodity-price scenario models that guided $22M in hedging decisions. Delivered monthly board and lender reporting packages for 5 operating units.

Produced variance analysis and forecasts for a $900M consumer loan portfolio. Automated 20+ monthly reports, saving 60 analyst hours per month. Supported pricing analysis that raised net interest margin by 18 basis points. Partnered with the risk team on loss reserve modeling and quarterly audit requests.