Theodore Richards
@theodorerichards
I lead SAP finance data governance and master data transformations across global shared services.
BarbadosWhat I'm looking for
I developed Pharmanovia’s enterprise data governance framework based on DAMA principles and established governance controls, policies, data-quality KPIs, and remediation workflows across SAP S/4HANA and Informatica MDM. Previously at Jaguar Land Rover, I created the Finance Master Data operating model and owned Finance Master Data and Order-to-Cash deliverables for S/4 Finance design and implementation.
I’ve led global finance master data, transition, billing, collections, and cash applications teams across Novartis, DXC Technologies, DHL, Regus, and Johnson Controls. My work spans SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, data lineage, finance controls, process redesign, automation, ERP delivery, and shared-service transformations across Europe.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager Data Governance
Pharmanovia
Dec 2024 - Aug 2025 (8 months)
Developed and implemented the enterprise Data Governance Framework based on DAMA principles. Led the design and rollout of SAP Data Governance Forums and established data governance controls, policies, and procedures for SAP S/4HANA and Informatica MDM data domains.
Led Finance Master Data tower operating model and org design, managed governance processes and performance reporting, and served as product owner for Finance Master Data and OTC in S/4 Finance design and implementation.
Finance Business Consultant
Freelance
Jun 2022 - Jun 2023 (1 year)
Provided high-impact financial consulting, managing projects and facilitating action-oriented plans to help companies achieve finance operations goals. Extensive experience in ERP implementation and transformation including SAP, Oracle, and PeopleSoft.
Oversaw Phase 2 implementation and Phase 3 planning of SAP S/4HANA as a member of the finance leadership team. Worked with internal IT and implementation partners to address deliverable challenges and enhance project-wide efficiencies.
Managed an EMEA team of 8 direct reports and 19 indirect reports with global oversight of APAC and LATAM. Led continuous improvement initiatives across master data management and executed high-profile strategic projects.
Ensured project methodology adherence and regular communication for the NGSC Finance master data Tower growth. Managed business case, budget, and transition progress reports.
Successfully transitioned multiple sub processes (P2P, R2R, H2R, O2C) to the Prague shared service center. Directed all phases of finance operations projects from scope analysis to Go Live.
Managed a team of 14 billing analysts, performed variance analysis on billed vs unbilled revenue, and coordinated month-end close activities. Involved in finance transformation project planning.
Head of Collections EMEA, a.i.
Regus RSC
Jan 2012 - Aug 2012 (7 months)
Supervised a collections team of 23, created senior management reporting packs, and implemented a new corporate collections strategy aligned with global strategy.
Supervised a team of 18 credit controllers, managed migration of A/R activities to a new shared service center, and attained the highest rating on SOX A/R compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ISO 9001:2000 QMS Standard
Certificate of Completion, Quality Management
2004 - 2004
Completed a certificate program in ISO 9001:2000 QMS Standard and auditing techniques in May 2004.
University of Houston Downtown
Accounting
2000 - 2003
Studied Accounting at the University of Houston Downtown from 2000 to 2003, but did not complete the degree.
Stratford Senior High
High School Diploma, General Studies
1985 - 1989
Attended Stratford Senior High in Houston, Texas, from 1985 to 1989.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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