Paul de Vries
Skills:
Market research

General  Information

A qualified, results-driven finance executive with a diverse skill set encompassing commercial acumen, systems proficiency, process optimization, governance expertise, and strong leadership capabilities. <br>With over 18 years of experience, Paul has consistently delivered strategic insights and operational improvements to drive business growth and enhance financial performance.

Employment

CFO
Swissport Australia and New Zealand (EUR 350m)
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- Spearheaded the financial strategy for the Australasia region, driving commercial, operational, and financial excellence- Directed a team of 20 finance professionals, overseeing all aspects of the finance function, including AP, AR, Accounting, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Decision Support, Commercial Finance, Internal Controls, and Payroll- Led the annual budgeting and forecasting processes- Management reporting and decision-making for commercial contracts and investments- Implementation of financial governance frameworks and continuous improvement initiatives- Played a key role in M&A activities and strategic projects within the Australasian and wider Swissport Group.- Coordination of internal and external audits
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VP Decision Support
Swissport Group (EUR 3bn)
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- Leadership of the Swissport Group Decision Support department, reporting directly to the Group CFO- Management of a team focused on complex contract costing, financial valuation, and investment prioritization- Guidance to executive leadership on organizational structure and procedural optimization- Ownership of the Swissport Group Contract Financial Valuation model- Advisory services for opportunity evaluation and commercial negotiations- Facilitation of station profitability analysis and creation of business cases- Developed and implemented global policies, procedures, and tools to standardize decision-making processes- Establishment of strong stakeholder relationships across the organization
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Skills

Fanancial Forecasting, Employee Engagement, Technology Integration, Pricing Analysis, Customer Segmentation
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Education

Chartered Institue of Management Accountants
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Chartered Management Accountants
Chartered Institue of Management Accountants
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Chartered Management Accountants
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University of Stellenbosch
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Bachelor of Commerse - Financial Management
University of Stellenbosch
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Bachelor of Commerse - Financial Management
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