Fiona Roberts

Finance Director - Finance Transformation

Professional Overview
Fiona Roberts is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience leading transformational initiatives and driving operational excellence across various industries. As the Finance Director - Finance Transformation at PXC, she is responsible for spearheading the company's finance transformation efforts, leveraging her expertise in financial management, process optimization, and strategic planning to enhance the organization's financial capabilities and drive sustainable growth.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Finance Director - Finance Transformation at PXC, Fiona is responsible for overseeing the company's finance transformation strategy and implementation. She leads a team of finance professionals in reengineering processes, implementing new technologies, and driving process automation to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance decision-making capabilities. Under her leadership, PXC has achieved a 25% reduction in finance-related costs and a 40% improvement in financial reporting accuracy.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Fiona held several senior finance positions, including Finance Director - Finance Transformation and Finance Director - Core Finance at TalkTalk, where she played a pivotal role in streamlining the company's finance operations and enhancing its financial reporting capabilities. She has also held leadership roles at Network Rail, Virgin Media, and The Amulet Group, showcasing her ability to drive change and deliver tangible results in diverse business environments.

Academic Background
Fiona holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester, where she graduated with distinction. She is a Chartered Accountant (ACCA) and has completed executive leadership programs at prestigious institutions, further strengthening her strategic and managerial skills.

Areas of Expertise

• Finance transformation and process optimization

• Financial management and reporting

• Strategic planning and business partnering

• Change management and organizational transformation

• Leadership and team development

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Fiona has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive impactful finance initiatives. At TalkTalk, she led a comprehensive finance transformation program that resulted in a 30% reduction in the finance function's operating costs and a 50% improvement in the company's financial close process. Her contributions have been recognized by industry peers, and she has been invited to speak at various finance conferences, sharing her insights and best practices.

Conclusion
With her deep finance expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and proven track record of driving transformational change, Fiona Roberts is a valuable asset to PXC. As the Finance Director - Finance Transformation, she is poised to continue elevating the company's financial performance and positioning it for long-term success in a rapidly evolving business landscape.