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I am a finance leader with 18+ years of international experience across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. I have delivered high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, donor compliance, and systems implementation, and I enjoy coaching and building finance teams. I communicate in French, Spanish, Italian, and English to collaborate with international partners, streamline reporting, and support multilingual stakeholder engagement. I led financial oversight for a £55 million water and sanitation programme in the DRC and supported the delivery of fresh drinking water to underserved communities, building robust controls and ensuring accountability.…I am a finance leader with 18+ years of international experience across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. I have delivered high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, donor compliance, and systems implementation, and I enjoy coaching and building finance teams. I communicate in French, Spanish, Italian, and English to collaborate with international partners, streamline reporting, and support multilingual stakeholder engagement. I led financial oversight for a £55 million water and sanitation programme in the DRC and supported the delivery of fresh drinking water to underserved communities, building robust controls and ensuring accountability.

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I am a finance leader with 18+ years of international experience across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. I have delivered high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, donor compliance, and systems implementation, and I enjoy coaching and building finance teams. I communicate in French, Spanish, Italian, and English to collaborate with international partners, streamline reporting, and support multilingual stakeholder engagement. I led financial oversight for a £55 million water and sanitation programme in the DRC and supported the delivery of fresh drinking water to underserved communities, building robust controls and ensuring accountability.…I am a finance leader with 18+ years of international experience across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. I have delivered high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, donor compliance, and systems implementation, and I enjoy coaching and building finance teams. I communicate in French, Spanish, Italian, and English to collaborate with international partners, streamline reporting, and support multilingual stakeholder engagement. I led financial oversight for a £55 million water and sanitation programme in the DRC and supported the delivery of fresh drinking water to underserved communities, building robust controls and ensuring accountability.

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I am a finance leader with 18+ years of international experience across Europe, Africa, and the Americas. I have delivered high-quality financial reporting, budgeting, donor compliance, and systems implementation, and I enjoy coaching and building finance teams.

I communicate in French, Spanish, Italian, and English to collaborate with international partners, streamline reporting, and support multilingual stakeholder engagement. I led financial oversight for a £55 million water and sanitation programme in the DRC and supported the delivery of fresh drinking water to underserved communities, building robust controls and ensuring accountability.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

French

Advanced

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Regional Finance Manager at Mercy Corps Europe

December 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025

Led governance for a £55m water and sanitation programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo, implementing forecasting, variance analysis, and risk mitigation across high-value humanitarian portfolios. Strengthened donor compliance (EC, ECHO, FCDO, Sida, AFD) and delivered training in 10+ countries. Supported implementation of a new global accounting software with onsite training in DRC for 80 staff. Acted as interim Finance Manager in fragile contexts (e.g., Gaza, CAR) to ensure continuity and compliance. Partnered with local NGOs to improve systems and due diligence, contributing to stronger audits.

Senior International Finance Analyst at Mercy Corps Europe

July 1, 2016 - November 30, 2023

Strengthened financial governance across diverse programmes in Africa, the Balkans, and Latin America. Improved forecasting, variance analysis, and risk-mitigation processes. Managed donor reporting (EC, ECHO, FCDO, Sida, AF D) and provided training to global teams to enhance compliance. Supported implementation and rollout of global accounting processes and systems.

International Finance Officer at Mercy Corps Europe

January 1, 2007 - July 31, 2016

Supported programme budgeting and donor reporting across multiple regions, including capacity-building for country offices. Contributed to financial oversight and the establishment of robust financial controls and processes.

HQ Finance Officer at Mercy Corps Europe

January 1, 2006 - January 31, 2007

Provided financial updates to HQ leadership, supported governance activities, and facilitated cross-office collaboration on financial reporting and oversight.

Finance Manager at The Eaga Partnership

January 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006

Managed reconciliations and finance admin team for UK government fuel-poverty programme. Ensured quality control and compliance with government funding requirements.

Contract Executive at NHS Scotland

April 1, 2005 - January 31, 2006

Oversaw reconciliation of trust accounts across hospital boards. Presented financial updates to senior directors and budget holders.