Experience

Chartered Trading Standards Institute

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Basildon ✔Managed the Finance Team, Three full time, one part time. ✔Maintained financial management of all costs and profit centres within the group. ✔Provided accurate monthly financial reporting to the Finance and Corporate Services director and chief Executive. ✔Monitored Balance Sheet reconciliations. ✔Ran monthly payroll for 30+ staff. ✔Management of pensions, rewards and benefits. ✔Supported management teams including grant funded .



Cloud21 Ltd

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Financial Controller

  • Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  West Malling, Kent ✔Reviewed the current forecasting model. noting the different stakeholders' requirements and the existing limitations. ✔Re-created the forecast workbook, keeping what was serviceable from the old version for the familiarity of existing users. ✔Added new sections to overcome the identified limitations. ✔Improved the reporting capabilities via the use of Power Query and pivot tables, creating additional functionality.



Raytel Group Limited

• United Kingdom
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Jan 2022 - Sep 2022

  South Woodham Ferrers, England, United Kingdom ✔Remodeled Excel management accounts so that individual group companies' results would automatically update from a template saving 0.5 days in preparation time. ✔Revamped board reports to summarize and present information in a more logical structure. ✔Created a new budget template and master budget spreadsheets using Microsoft Power Query to consolidate individual sheets. ✔Briefed Budget holders on monthly departmental financial results. ✔Streamlined processes by considering users'… Show more ✔Remodeled Excel management accounts so that individual group companies' results would automatically update from a template saving 0.5 days in preparation time. ✔Revamped board reports to summarize and present information in a more logical structure. ✔Created a new budget template and master budget spreadsheets using Microsoft Power Query to consolidate individual sheets. ✔Briefed Budget holders on monthly departmental financial results. ✔Streamlined processes by considering users' requirements and simplifying procedures where there was a beneficial impact. ✔Contributed to the departmental process manual. Show less



PREMIER CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS LTD

• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Financial Accountant

  • Aug 2020 - Dec 2021

  London, England, United Kingdom ✔Led and delivered the annual budget setting process. Utilized Power Query to consolidate 26 departmental templates. rewrote budgeting instructions as well as developed new budget scheduling spreadsheet. ✔Produced and delivered month end accruals, prepayments & merchandising. ✔Briefed & advised budget holders on monthly departmental financial results. ✔Streamlined processes by simplifying spreadsheet architecture. ✔Contributed to the departmental process manual. ✔Reviewed weekly… Show more ✔Led and delivered the annual budget setting process. Utilized Power Query to consolidate 26 departmental templates. rewrote budgeting instructions as well as developed new budget scheduling spreadsheet. ✔Produced and delivered month end accruals, prepayments & merchandising. ✔Briefed & advised budget holders on monthly departmental financial results. ✔Streamlined processes by simplifying spreadsheet architecture. ✔Contributed to the departmental process manual. ✔Reviewed weekly Bacs payments. Show less



Lanes Rail Division

• Business Partner / Management Accountant

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  Lanes Rail provide reactive and planned civil engineering works to London Underground. ✔ Hired to provide business insight and decision support through improved analytics. ✔ Developed departmental / cost centre accounts spreadsheets. ✔ Constructed master project order book, bringing together separately held QS’s spreadsheets. ✔ Implemented WIP calculations for accounts and to aid visibility on projects. ✔ Created both Sales and monthly accounts Dashboards ✔ Produced Senior… Show more Lanes Rail provide reactive and planned civil engineering works to London Underground. ✔ Hired to provide business insight and decision support through improved analytics. ✔ Developed departmental / cost centre accounts spreadsheets. ✔ Constructed master project order book, bringing together separately held QS’s spreadsheets. ✔ Implemented WIP calculations for accounts and to aid visibility on projects. ✔ Created both Sales and monthly accounts Dashboards ✔ Produced Senior management commentaries Show less



Allied Mills

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Finance Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2017

  Port of Tilbury Employer: Allied Mills – A division of Associated British Foods Grain Products Limited Position: Interim Finance Manager Dates: (Originally 6 month contract, extended) From its flour mills situated at Tilbury, Manchester and Belfast, Allied Mills supplies group bakeries nationwide, supporting household bread brands such as Kingsmill, Sunblest, Burgen and Allinsons ✔ To cover the role of the Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager pending strategic review.. ✔… Show more Employer: Allied Mills – A division of Associated British Foods Grain Products Limited Position: Interim Finance Manager Dates: (Originally 6 month contract, extended) From its flour mills situated at Tilbury, Manchester and Belfast, Allied Mills supplies group bakeries nationwide, supporting household bread brands such as Kingsmill, Sunblest, Burgen and Allinsons ✔ To cover the role of the Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager pending strategic review.. ✔ Provide weekly sales reporting and analysis with commentaries ✔ Produce P&L reporting and analysis of overheads via General Managers pack. ✔ Maintain cost control tracker ✔ Contribute to period end margin review (Flash reporting) with overhead commentaries for Finance Director. ✔ Contribute to the internal review packs vs Budget, Previous forecast and Last Year ✔ Complete P&L sections of Grain Budget/Forecast reporting pack, providing in depth analysis on Budgeting / Forecast causals ✔ Provide appropriate information and recommendations to support and aid business decisions ✔ Ensure adequate and appropriate controls in place to maintain quality and integrity of financial information ✔ Supervising completion of National Statistics Key Achievements: ✔ Implemented month by month Overheads analysis spreadsheet to aid visibility on spend for Gm’s. ✔ I Amend Excel overheads working sheets to be consistent in layout across the Allied Mills group. Show less



P.F. Ahern (London) Ltd

• Financial Controller

  • Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

  Essex P.F. Ahern (London Ltd Ahern Waste Management & Recycling Services I was recruited to develop the finance function, make improvements where needed specifically the monthly Group management accounts for the main company and 2 subsidiaries. I reviewed the processes and method of reporting financial information, implementing changes to aid visibility of accounting information to departmental heads. Additionally, I provided other departments with budgeting / forecasting support. In terms… Show more P.F. Ahern (London Ltd Ahern Waste Management & Recycling Services I was recruited to develop the finance function, make improvements where needed specifically the monthly Group management accounts for the main company and 2 subsidiaries. I reviewed the processes and method of reporting financial information, implementing changes to aid visibility of accounting information to departmental heads. Additionally, I provided other departments with budgeting / forecasting support. In terms of team leadership, I supervised 4 Accounts staff. ✔ Ensured that the financial statements for the Group, subsidiaries were accurately prepared in accordance with relevant UK reporting standards. ✔ Responsible for the planning, organising and improvement of the delivery of the statutory year end audit process, with minimal need for audit adjustments. ✔ Strengthened the framework of internal controls and updated internal procedures when required. ✔ Reduced errors and expedited budgeting by redesigning budget / forecast templates and training of heads of department. ✔ Implemented the introduction of company pension scheme (NEST) before staging date deadline ensuring that all stakeholders were informed of the legal requirements to join and their options once they were enrolled. Show less



Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence - CEME

• Finance Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Nov 2014

  Rainham, Essex I was brought on board to prepare monthly Group management accounts for the main company and 2 subsidiaries along with overseeing daily Group accounting. Additionally, I generated reports for the Board / senior executives, produced financial reports for external grant-funding agencies and provided other departments with budgeting / forecasting support. I also administered financial software applications. In terms of team leadership, I supervised 2 Assistant Accountants and a Management… Show more I was brought on board to prepare monthly Group management accounts for the main company and 2 subsidiaries along with overseeing daily Group accounting. Additionally, I generated reports for the Board / senior executives, produced financial reports for external grant-funding agencies and provided other departments with budgeting / forecasting support. I also administered financial software applications. In terms of team leadership, I supervised 2 Assistant Accountants and a Management Accountant. ✔ Ensured the accuracy of the fixed asset register, NBV £29m. ✔ Introduced robust internal controls and managed preparation for statutory audits. Executed a clean audit, a day ahead of schedule. ✔ Executed full reconciliations of 7 grant-funded programmes totaling £4.0m over 3 years (to the nearest pound) by extracting and reformatting paid claims data into Excel whilst combining this data with downloaded GL accounting information maintained on an accrual basis in Great Plains software. ✔ Reduced errors and expedited budgeting by redesigning budget / forecast templates using exact GL codes and descriptions separated into clearly defined revenue, expense, contribution and capital categories. Show less



Lifestyles UK & Eire Ltd

• Finance Manager

  • May 2005 - Feb 2008

  Basildon Lifestyles hired me to develop statutory and management accounts, collaborating with colleagues in Holland and Norway to perform global accounting. As part of this role, I produced monthly income statements in addition to balance sheet variances and commentaries. I also handled VAT returns for the UK along with preparing and submitting data for VAT returns in Holland, Spain and Norway. My scope of leadership included overseeing an Accounts Assistant. ✔ Co-ordinated statutory accounts for… Show more Lifestyles hired me to develop statutory and management accounts, collaborating with colleagues in Holland and Norway to perform global accounting. As part of this role, I produced monthly income statements in addition to balance sheet variances and commentaries. I also handled VAT returns for the UK along with preparing and submitting data for VAT returns in Holland, Spain and Norway. My scope of leadership included overseeing an Accounts Assistant. ✔ Co-ordinated statutory accounts for 3 companies (UK, Euro and Dutch jurisdictions) with combined turnover of £1.5m. ✔ Managed UK company cash flow including payments / transfer of funds via online banking. ✔ Negotiated with HMRC to obtain a VAT refund of £55k in 2006 by discovering and resolving systemic errors in VAT return templates. Show less

• Fixed Asset Clerk (12 month Maternity contract)

  • May 2004 - Apr 2005

  Tilbury Docks



Wyevale Garden Centres

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Assistant Management Accountant

  • Mar 1999 - Dec 2003

  Hereford, United Kingdom



CP Carpets Ltd

• Assistant Accountant

  • Jul 1994 - Mar 1999

  Kidderminster



McConnells Ltd

• Ireland
• Advertising Services

• Assistant Accountant

  • Apr 1993 - Jul 1994

  Ludlow



DT Duggins

• Assistant Office Manager

  • Jan 1989 - Apr 1993

  Bromsgrove



Hodgeson Impey Chartered Accountants

• Accounts Assistant

  • Jun 1987 - Nov 1988

  Hereford, United Kingdom



Wells Drinks Ltd

• Sales Ledger Controller

  • Mar 1985 - Jun 1987

  Tenbury Wells