Experience

First Choice Homes Oldham

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Group Finance Business Partner

  • Nov 2022 - Present

• Management Accountant

  • Feb 2019 - Nov 2022



ForViva

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intercompany/Management Accountant

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2019

  Implementation of a clear and robust process to manage intercompany transactions effectively and efficiently across the ForViva Group.Ensure all intercompany transactions are recorded correctly and reconciled on a monthly basis prior to period end.Monthly variance analysis of actuals vs forecast ensuring any variances are fully understood and can be explained and any areas of concern are highlighted in a timely manner.Balance sheet reconciliations.Prepare financial information in support of monthly reports, including the Management Accounts, Board, Operational, Strategic and Committee meetings.Update intercompany cash flow forecast on monthly basis and ensure any updates are reflected in the main Treasury cash flow.Adherence to the organisation's transfer pricing policy and verify all transactions are accounted for correctly.Carry out training across the Group to ensure all relevant customers are aware of the transfer pricing policy and how it affects their areas of responsibility.Maximise the use of IT systems to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the team, adding value wherever possible.Provide financial information for the preparation of the quarterly and annual regulatory returns where necessary.Assist with the preparation of the annual statutory accounts maintaining relevant working papers, to ensure audit compliance and assist with the preparation of accounting information provided to internal and external audit as required.Management & professional mentoring of the Assistant Management AccountantSupport the department with any other tasks required by the Finance Managers. Show less

• Senior Accountant

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2016

  Assist in the preparation of the annual statutory accounts, individual Group members and Group consolidated, and relevant working papers ensuring audit compliance.Assist with preparation of the annual 30 year business planning process and provide necessary supporting documents to support the input data.Preparation of yearly Stock Valuation report for external valuers.Successful implementation of an Asset Impairment Review model to comply with Section 27 of Financial Reporting Standard 102 and Section 14 of the Housing SORP 2014.Support financial appraisals for new business opportunities, ensuring they are challenged effectively and are prepared in line with Board approved assumptions, where relevant.Continually review processes to ensure fit for purpose and implement improvements as and when required, to create efficiencies and increase effectiveness.Prepare accurate and timely month end accounts.Balance sheet reconciliations. Show less



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Finance Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2015

  Managing contract performance measurementsMeasuring performance against plan to optimize profit contributionApplying forecast techniquesEnsuring compliance with the terms and conditions of the contractManaging both internal and external stakeholdersManaging risks to the contract's business objectivesSupporting the Project Executive in strategic planning and modelling

• Senior Revenue Analyst

  • Sep 2008 - Feb 2015

  Month end processes/proceduresBilling calculations/schedules/reviewsBaseline consolidation and reconciliationInternal revenue recognitionMonthly forecasting & reportingSignings and Backlog submission, reporting & certificationInterlock with internal and external stakeholders

• Financial Analyst

  • Feb 2001 - Sep 2008

  Support of month end processes/proceduresAnalysis and review of financial data to ensure consistency and accuracyPreparation of monthly financial reportsReview of financial results with Project Executive/Deputy Project ExecutiveAdherence and awareness of company financial controlsEnsure timely and accurate information is held within company systemsRespond to requests for ad hoc management informationAdhere to internal and external compliance and business controls (corporate audit and KCFR’s) Show less



AstraZeneca

• United Kingdom
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Management Accountant

  • Jun 1999 - Feb 2001

  Month end processes/procedures Timely and accurate preparation of monthly Financial Reports for the management team Cost centre monitoring and control, including close liaison with cost centre/service managers to aid financial understanding Budget exercises including uploading final version budgets into SAP R3 Ad hoc duties including raising intra-merger invoices, data input, cost centre reconciliation, accruals and prepayments Month end processes/procedures Timely and accurate preparation of monthly Financial Reports for the management team Cost centre monitoring and control, including close liaison with cost centre/service managers to aid financial understanding Budget exercises including uploading final version budgets into SAP R3 Ad hoc duties including raising intra-merger invoices, data input, cost centre reconciliation, accruals and prepayments



Riva Systems Ltd

• Westhoughton, Bolton, Lancashire

• Purchase Ledger/Accounts Clerk

  • Sep 1997 - Jun 1999

  Assisting in the day to day running of a large purchase ledger Registering and inputting coded and authorised invoices on a computerised ledger consisting over 400 suppliers Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements with quarterly reconciliation of the whole ledger Dealing with supplier queries Daily reconciliation of the purchase ledger control account Additional duties included: Maintaining the fixed asset register with a net book value in excess of £1million Preparing and processing standard journals of the accruals and prepayments Reconciliation of all accrual and prepayment accounts before a monthly review with the financial accountant Covering for cashier in time of illness and holidays which included updating and maintaining a consolidated spreadsheet of the cash flow on a daily basis Show less