Financial Controller

• Sep 2022 - Present

Financial Controller

• May 2016 - Aug 2022

Finance Manager

• Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

Finance Lead supporting the Lakestar McCann business and the wider Finance team in providing timely, relevant and insightful financial analysis that delivers value add to the business in line with the vision and goals. Recruited to manage all aspects of management and financial reporting whilst ensuring a strong control environment. Finance Lead supporting the Lakestar McCann business and the wider Finance team in providing timely, relevant and insightful financial analysis that delivers value add to the business in line with the vision and goals. Recruited to manage all aspects of management and financial reporting whilst ensuring a strong control environment.

Financial Accountant

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2014

Supported the Financial Controller of the ex SKME entity by providing assistance with Balance Sheet Control, VAT Reporting, overseas payroll general ledger processing and management. Supported the Financial Controller of the ex SKME entity by providing assistance with Balance Sheet Control, VAT Reporting, overseas payroll general ledger processing and management.

RTR SME Accountant

• Oct 2010 - Dec 2012

Worked as the prime interface within the UK Shared Accounting Service Centre for all Record to Report (RTR) related subjects by providing expert support to the Service Delivery Manager in delivering a fully integrated operation between UK, North America and India. Worked as the prime interface within the UK Shared Accounting Service Centre for all Record to Report (RTR) related subjects by providing expert support to the Service Delivery Manager in delivering a fully integrated operation between UK, North America and India.

Branch Accountant

• Nov 2009 - Sep 2010

A member of the Management team tasked with providing vital Financial Management and Reporting for 2 busy Vauxhall branches spread over 3 locations. Solely responsible for managing a team of 8 staff providing support to both branches in terms of Vehicle Administration, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Nominal Ledger and General Administration. A member of the Management team tasked with providing vital Financial Management and Reporting for 2 busy Vauxhall branches spread over 3 locations. Solely responsible for managing a team of 8 staff providing support to both branches in terms of Vehicle Administration, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Nominal Ledger and General Administration.

Management Accountant - Reserve & Defence

• Jun 2004 - Nov 2009

Initially recruited as maternity cover in June'04 and then as permanent resource in Oct'04. Tasked with providing key Management Accounting support to the Manchester Reserve Power business by working closely with operations at all levels. Role included Sales Margin Analysis, Customer / Product Profitability Analysis, Defence Contract Tender formulation, Annual Budget / Monthly Forecast formulation, Monthly Management Accounts Production, Product Cost Maintenance and Variance Analysis.

Financial Accountant - UK SSC

• Aug 2005 - Sep 2007

Recruited into the Shared Service Centre to provide support to the UK with particular emphasis on meeting regulatory requirements including Statutory Accounts production, Sarbanes Oxley Compliance, VAT reporting. Also responsible for European Head Office Financial Reporting..

Southern Accountant

• Jun 2003 - May 2004

Financially managed, appraised and supported 4 UK Service Centres located in Teeside, Northwich, Cardiff and London as well as the Specialist Water Engineering Operation based in Leeds. Financially managed, appraised and supported 4 UK Service Centres located in Teeside, Northwich, Cardiff and London as well as the Specialist Water Engineering Operation based in Leeds.

Distribution Accountant - KC

• Nov 2002 - May 2003

Assigned to TDG’s largest customer account. Responsible for providing key financial support to the distribution part of the business across 7 key sites throughout the UK operating the High Cube Distribution network transporting raw materials and finished product both internally and externally nationwide

Site Management Accountant - Whirlpool UK & BPB

• Jun 2002 - Oct 2002

Drafted onto a six-month secondment from the SSC to the UK Logistics Division as the main financial contact for both the Whirlpool site at Paddock Wood and the BPB site at Purfleet.

Financial Accountant - SSC

• Mar 1999 - May 2002

Recruited internally to assist in the creation of the UK Shared Service Centre with particular attention to Utility Supplier Ledger Process Implentation. Worked as part of a team providing key financial support with specific responsibility for Asset Management, Telephony Contract support, Balance Sheet Analysis and VAT reporting.

Assistant Food Division Accountant

• Jul 1997 - Feb 1999

Provided key support to the Management Accountant for the Food Division of TDG Harris. Responsible for completion of Open Book / Closed Book Cost Statement, Monthly Management Accounts support, Weekly Cost Statement Completion, Asset Register Management and site stock audits.

Trainee Accountant

• Jul 1995 - Apr 1996

A member of a professional team working within a Quarter End Companies financial structure providing support to the business.

Company Cashier

• Sep 1991 - Jun 1995

Sole responsibility for control of 11 bank accounts. Facilitated efficiently and effectively by developing an excellent relationship with the bank.

Vehicle Purchase Ledger Clerk

• Sep 1988 - Sep 1991

Solely responsible for the set up and maintenance of the New Vehicle Purchase Ledger. Directly attributed for the reconciliation of all new vehicle supplier accounts.Raising manual payment requests. Involved in the automation of the payment process.Responsible for developing and maintaining database of all new vehicles purchased.

Purchase Ledger Clerk

• Jul 1987 - Sep 1988

Part of a team of clerks, processing vehicle maintenance invoices, reconciling supplier statements and dealing with supplier queries.