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Edwin Johnson

Energizer · DISC type I
Head of Finance Transformation at Arrive
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Edwin is a highly experienced Interim Finance Transformation Director and Chartered Accountant, specializing in delivering complex business transformation projects. He has a strong track record of managing global teams and implementing ERP systems. Colleagues describe him as calm under pressure, an excellent communicator, and someone who gets things done.

Outside of his professional life, Edwin is a dedicated parent. He recently took a significant career break to spend time with his young daughter, highlighting his commitment to his family.

Unique fact: Due to global travel restrictions, he was unable to see his daughter, who was born in the Philippines, for the first two years of her life.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Head of Finance Transformation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Edwin shows up

Informal
Relationship Oriented
Big Picture Person

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Priorities

Topics Edwin cares about

Finance Transformation
His career is centered on leading finance transformation, focusing on commercial and financial process improvements, business restructuring, and delivering major projects for senior leadership.
ERP Implementations
He has direct experience managing transitions to new ERP systems, such as Dynamics 365, and standardizing financial accounting processes for large, complex organizations.
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Career

Work history

3-2023
Head of Finance Transformation
Arrive
2-2022 - 12-2022
Full-time parenting
Career Break
2-2020 - 2-2022
UK Media Billings & Income Programme Manager
dentsu international
1-2018 - 12-2019
Finance Transformation Programme Manager
DENTSU AEGIS NETWORK LTD.
3-2016 - 8-2017
Finance Transformation Programme Manager
Atos subsidiary, Unify Software and Solutions GmbH
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1988 - 1991
ACA
ICAEW
1984 - 1987
BSc
Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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