João Harding

– In my role at Little Dot Studios, I led the planning and delivery of complex transformation initiatives across finance, operations and external vendors, operating across multiple international markets and time zones. – I acted as the delivery lead and primary point of accountability for global SaaS implementations, managing vendors, senior stakeholders and delivery risk from business case development through mobilisation, go-live and full operational handover. – I established governance, reporting and control mechanisms that supported executive decision-making, improved programme transparency and enabled sustained post-implementation performance. – Working closely with senior finance and operational leadership, I translated strategic objectives into structured delivery roadmaps, prioritised backlogs and clearly defined outcomes. – I designed and embedded standardised delivery artefacts, process documentation and operating models to support repeatable execution and scalable growth. – I also applied analytical and statistical techniques to monitor process performance, identify emerging risks and trigger early corrective action, strengthening control and operational stability. – Alongside technical delivery, I led change management activity to support user adoption, documentation and stakeholder engagement, while contributing to consistent ways of working, resource coordination and benefits tracking across concurrent initiatives.

– At Warner Music Group, I operated as a core delivery member within a global finance transformation programme, supporting the rollout of a unified financial system across international affiliates with complex regulatory and contractual requirements. – I partnered closely with SAP consultants and internal finance teams to manage data migration, system configuration, testing cycles and release readiness across multiple environments. – I led User Acceptance Testing for revenue, contract and reporting workflows, coordinating defect management, prioritisation and resolution to protect programme timelines and data integrity. – I owned the validation of system logic and calculations against contractual terms for digital, licensing and intercompany agreements, significantly reducing risk in revenue recognition and global reporting accuracy. – I also managed master data structures, company codes and system extensions, supporting consistent data standards and operational stability across regions, while contributing to programme governance through clear documentation, test evidence and training materials to enable effective handover into business-as-usual operations

– As Accounts Lead at APPCO Group, I supported financial control and reporting across international subsidiaries, managing reporting cycles and regulatory requirements. – I prepared and finalised statutory accounts and year-end submissions, strengthening audit readiness and compliance discipline. – I maintained control over invoice processing, expenses and procurement activity within Microsoft Dynamics AX, improving data integrity and reconciliation accuracy. – I worked closely with operational teams to resolve discrepancies and improve the quality and timeliness of financial information used for management reporting, strengthening trust in financial data across the business.

– At Drover, I oversaw a finance process and systems transformation designed to improve control, scalability and operational reliability. – I designed and implemented standardised expense, payment and approval workflows, translating business requirements into automated solutions aligned with operational needs. – I led the configuration and optimisation of Xero, embedding automation to reduce manual processing and improve financial oversight. – I introduced cost centre structures to improve visibility of divisional spend, supporting stronger analysis and accountability. – Alongside delivery, I acted as a technical and process mentor to internal teams, supporting adoption of new tools and ways of working while managing daily reconciliations and international payments with a strong focus on control, accuracy and risk mitigation.

– As Financial Controller, I led the redesign and insourcing of finance operations, taking ownership of process definition, system selection and implementation. – I standardised financial procedures to improve control and transparency across supplier costing, payments and reporting. – I delivered workflow and system automation initiatives to improve CRM effectiveness, reduce manual effort and support stronger management information. – I implemented and configured Xero as the core accounting platform, embedding automated modules to shorten processing cycles and strengthen operational resilience. – Through structured root cause analysis, I identified and resolved supplier costing anomalies, improving profitability and insight, while managing international supplier payments and import transactions within a complex, regulated supply chain environment.

– At Brasa Shipyard, I operated within major offshore construction and commissioning programmes, supporting commercial governance, cost control and delivery assurance across multi-year, multi-contractor environments. – I managed contract administration, commercial variations and procurement activity across FPSO construction, integration and commissioning workstreams. – I led the commercial evaluation and billing of additional work, coordinating inputs from engineering, procurement and construction teams, while monitoring financial performance across more than 20 subcontractors. – I identified and resolved material cost allocation and supply chain control gaps.

– International tenders – Project billing & cost controlling – Internal Costing & price determination

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