Claire Stone FCA

Head Of Finance at EMEA Recruitment
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, GB

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Angela Stewart

Congrats on your work anniversary! I just want to commend Claire for the outstanding work she is doing at NurtureCare. She has shown true leadership. She has commanded her team and is steering NurtureCare to the next level. Claire, I finally found the captain for my ship! Thank you for your hard work and dedication

Stephanie Murray

Claire is both technically and commercially strong, with great attention to detail. She is highly professional and works to ensure all deadlines are met. I would re-employee Claire in a heart beat!

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Experience

    • Switzerland
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Of Finance
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      EMEA Recruitment specialises in Finance & Accountancy, Human Resources, Procurement & Supply Chain and Operations recruitment for middle management to executive levels across Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the wider EMEA and US regions. With offices in Zug, Amsterdam and Nottingham, our multi-lingual Consultants and Research teams are ideally placed to manage your recruitment process. Due to our strong networks and proactive search approach, we work as a strategic partner to multi-national businesses, supplying the best candidates, and providing a simple and effective recruitment service.

    • United Kingdom
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Associate
      • Sep 2021 - Present

    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Director
      • Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

    • Finance Director
      • Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

      NurtureCare is an innovative care provider offering bespoke packages for children and young people with a range of health needs in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

    • Finance & HR Director at Eddy's (Nottingham) Limited trading as Superfi & Nottingham Hi Fi Centre
      • Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

    • Finance Director
      • Mar 2014 - Apr 2018

      Superfi are a leading independent retailer of audio systems, hi-fi, home cinema and TV, established for over 30 years. Selling systems to the general public, business and the construction industry from 8 stores and www.superfi.co.uk. Covering London, South East, Birmingham, West Midlands, East Midlands, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Manchester and the North West.Systems range from under £300 to over £100,000.Major brands range from Bose,Sonos, Denon, Yamaha and Bowers & Wilkins to Beats, Epson and Pure.If you need free expert advice on our products for your home, business or construction project, please get in touch.

    • Company Accountant
      • Apr 2011 - Mar 2014

      Directly managing a small finance team, I also assist in the strategic direction of the business and get involved with all aspects from recruitment and HR, to digital marketing.My responsibilities include the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts and cashflow statements. As well as processing the accounts on Sageline 200, I prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, and manage the Payroll for 60+ employees, ensuring we remain compliant with HMRC’s RTI submissions and our Auto Enrolment duties for pensions.

    • Principal Auditor
      • Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

      I reported directly to the Chief Internal Auditor, to ensure timely delivery of Internal Audit reports to clients.My responsibilities included the preparation of audit plans, risk assessments, systems documentation and evaluation, sample testing, audit report preparation, review of work, follow-up on previous audits and meetings with Senior Management to discuss findings. I reported directly to the Chief Internal Auditor, to ensure timely delivery of Internal Audit reports to clients.My responsibilities included the preparation of audit plans, risk assessments, systems documentation and evaluation, sample testing, audit report preparation, review of work, follow-up on previous audits and meetings with Senior Management to discuss findings.

    • United Kingdom
    • Gambling Facilities and Casinos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Financial Accountant
      • Apr 2009 - Jan 2010

      I reported directly to the Finance Director to ensure delivery on its statutory financial accounting and reporting responsibilities, to both internal and external stakeholders.I dealt with posting the technical aspects of the accounts, including the sale of a subsidiary, purchase of trade and assets, debt for equity swap and the creation of a new holding company and revised group structure, and ensured their accurate posting to the ledger. I built effective relationships with the auditors and tax advisors (Deloitte & PWC respectively), and acted as the main point of contact throughout the audit process.

    • Accounting
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Business Services Manager
      • Sep 1998 - Jan 2009

      I managed a portfolio of audit clients representing annual fee income of circa £600k, improving recoveries year on year to maximise profits. I provided a wide range of services for clients including accounts preparation, statutory audits, internal audits and risk management reviews, corporation tax work, business advisory, company secretarial, forecasting and budgeting.I was promoted at every opportunity at Tenon, a total of 6 times, including fast track promotion on a number of occassions.

Education

  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
    FCA
    1998 - 2001
  • Loughborough University
    BSc (Hons) 2.1, Accounting & Financial Management
    1994 - 1998
  • Birkenhead High School for Girls GPDST
    1987 - 1994

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