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Nicholas Stavrinos

@nicholasstavrinos

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I drive revenue growth, financial control, and scalable operational systems.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead financial and service operations where I can use data, automation, commercial strategy, and team leadership to improve profitability, client outcomes, and scalable business performance.

At VAT IT, I lead service operations, claims lifecycle efficiency, revenue initiatives, and data-driven decisions across margin, cash flow, and client retention. Previously, as Account Director, I delivered 86% revenue growth in two years while leading enterprise account delivery and mentoring account managers.

I've doubled turnover in six months as Finance Manager at National Flag and led ERP migration, cash-flow optimisation, financial reporting, and cost control. Across finance, product, and project support roles, I build practical systems that improve profitability, service delivery, and operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Service

Current

VAT IT

Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Provides leadership oversight and escalation management, resolving complex challenges while maintaining high service standards. Directs team operations and workload allocation, improving productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Leadership Escalation Management Team Management Revenue Growth Data Analysis Customer Relationship Management Training Strategic Planning

Account Director

VAT IT

Dec 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 3 months)

Spearheaded high-level management of enterprise accounts, ensuring seamless service delivery for high-profile clients. Achieved 86% revenue growth in two years by optimizing account management strategies and identifying new opportunities for expansion.

Account Management Revenue Growth Team Leadership Process Improvement Customer Retention Data Analysis Strategic Planning

Finance Manager

National Flag

Jan 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 10 months)

Doubled company turnover in just six months, contributing to business expansion from 30 to over 100 employees through strategic financial oversight and cost management. Led a successful ERP migration from Pastel to Sage, streamlining accounting and payroll processes.

Financial Management Cost Management ERP Migration Cash Flow Management Internal Controls Budgeting Payroll Compliance Tax Regulations Process Reengineering

Finance Manager

St Leger & Viney

Sep 2013 - Dec 2019 (6 years 3 months)

Orchestrated six successful annual audits, ensuring regulatory compliance and financial transparency. Directed the full financial function, overseeing debtors, creditors, and asset management while strengthening financial controls and improving overall governance.

Financial Management Audit Compliance Financial Reporting Cost Management Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting IT Management ERP Administration Vendor Management

Product Business Manager

St Leger & Viney

Apr 2012 - Sep 2013 (1 year 5 months)

Led the development, sourcing, and management of the entire product portfolio, ensuring optimal stock levels and product availability. Established a new stock code structure, improving inventory tracking and financial reporting accuracy.

Product Management Inventory Management Supplier Management Project Planning Financial Reporting

Project Support

Origin Measures

Mar 2011 - Apr 2012 (1 year 1 month)

Optimized project initiation and deployment processes by ensuring full system readiness, accurate documentation, and rigorous pre-launch testing, reducing implementation risks and improving delivery timelines. Improved operational efficiency by streamlining support and reporting workflows.

Project Management Process Optimization Documentation Testing Systems support Automation Client Management

Assistant to the Managing Director

Castaway Polymer Castings

Jun 2010 - Oct 2010 (4 months)

Reduced landed costs by optimizing supplier negotiations and import tracking, improving profitability. Managed bills of materials, stock reconciliations, and product costings, ensuring financial accuracy and inventory efficiency.

Supplier Negotiation Cost Reduction Inventory Management Financial Analysis Database Management