Andreas Gustafson

Delivered 17mUSD in yearly increased operating margin through increased follow-up of sales activities. Increased cost recovery on trucking/rail solutions from 65% to 97%. Reduced regional staff by 15%(45FTE). Delivered profitability focus in an organization accustomed to functional cost center focus.

Implemented self-sustainable Internal Control process a 15,000 FTE strong organization. Delivered blueprint for future finance organization setup. Reduced yearly spend forecast for Manufacturing Engineering by 6mUSD(2005) Executed project that reduced spend on trucks at several plants by 20%. Presented strategy to VCC CEO and Executive Leadership on proposed shift-pattern strategy at manufacturing plants. Received “Top Achiever” assessment in 2005/2006/2007 Management Performance Reviews.

Auditor: Reduced Corporate Risk at several audits through findings of weak internal control or poor business practise. Successfully engaged with NCR Executive leadership to agree on proposed changed business behaviour and controls.

Increased quality of Sales Funnel through extensive analysis and close relationship with sales executives. Improved financial forecast through increased understanding of business drivers. Lowered working capital by revising major contract terms with key customers.

Successfully handled first leadership position with good feedback from employees Reduced variances in monthly financial forecasting. Increased knowledge of ERP systems with end users Actively ensured a fast month end close of accounts.

Counterparty risk assessments.

Majors: International Finance, German