Experience

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  It's Value

  • Consultant

    • Oct 2021 - Present

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  Apptio

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Strategic Customer Success Advisor

    • Jan 2020 - Oct 2021
    • London, United Kingdom

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  Headstart Accounting

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Partner

    • Apr 2017 - Jan 2020
    • London, United Kingdom

    - Implementation of Apptio Cloud Cost Management for Pearson including working with Apptio in moving the Cloud Cost Management product from beta to release- Regular communication with 55 clients to ensure that their needs are met. Including communication over the phone, face to face and email- Implementation of technology systems and processes for SMEs to ensure the smooth running of growing companies- Technical accounting advice, following IFRS and UK standards- Dealings with Companies House and HMRC on behalf of clients

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  Pearson

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Head of TBM Office

    • Apr 2017 - Feb 2019
    • London, United Kingdom

    - Implementation of Apptio Cost Transparency for Pearson. Including the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) model for the technology function. - Delegating work across a team of five- Reporting weekly results to the SVP of Information Technology

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  Pearson

  • United Kingdom
  • Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Finance Manager - CTO Growth Markets

    • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

    - Prepare the business for change to a new ERP system. Involved in process design, setting local internal rates and taking training for all Project Finance Managers across Pearson- Preparing the yearly operation plan in conjunction with the business. Included 200 permanent staff and 100 contractors across 17 countries- Come up with a realistic plan to ensure the business is capable of hitting savings targets of circa £5m in year with an annualised impact of £6m- Preparing business cases regarding investment in technology. Ensuring the finances are valid and accurate- Created a live rolling forecast for the business to see the latest financial position at all times

  • Finance Manager - CTO Core Markets

    • Dec 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Finance Analyst

    • Nov 2014 - Dec 2015

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  Pitcher Partners

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Audit Senior (Secondment)

    • Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
    • Brisbane, Australia

    Following on from the secondment in Philadelphia I was selected to undertake another secondment in Brisbane for a period of two months. My clients included:- A large non-for profit organisation with 190 full time staff and 1,200 volunteers.- A pharmacy providing specialised hospital, oncology and aged care pharmacy services with over 450 staff.

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  Staples Rodway - Auckland

  • Audit Senior

    • Feb 2011 - Oct 2014

    Staples Rodway is the leading middle-tier accounting firm in New Zealand, with over 450 employees. Staples Rodway is affiliated with Pitcher Partners in Australia and Baker Tilly internationally. I started as a intern accountant and progressed through to senior auditor. My duties included:- Lead assigned engagements, which includes management of teams of up to five people to plan, execute and complete assigned engagements- Assigned engagements include:Financial statement audits, reviews and compilations for entities in a range of different industries.Compliance audits and agreed upon procedures for financial institutions and insurance companies.Preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements for entities in a range of different industries.- Acquire a thorough knowledge of the client's business in order to identify business risks and the controls which are in place to mitigate the risk- Design testing of controls, balances and transactions and document results in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand)- Proactively interact with client's management personnel to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements- Proactively communicate with the audit engagement partners to ensure that they are kept up to date on all aspects of the client engagement - Train and mentor junior staff on the audit process, technical accounting issues, how to effectively communicate with clients and other staff members and assist them as required- Review the work of junior staff and review their performance- Monitor the progress of assigned engagements against timelines and budgets

  • Accountant

    • Nov 2009 - Jan 2011

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  ParenteBeard LLC

  • Greater Philadelphia Area

  • Audit Senior (Secondment)

    • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
    • Greater Philadelphia Area

    During my time working at Staples Rodway, I was selected to take part in the Baker Tilly exchange programme. I worked as an audit senior in Philadelphia for three months which allowed me to learn about business in the USA and US GAAP. My clients included:- Premier high quality architectural glass fabricator- National award-winning facility management company- Leading cell phone accessory suppliers for independent wireless dealers