Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

We deliver intelligent, powerful campaigns for global clients. Using intelligent lifecycle marketing for programmatic advertising to deliver the results our clients need – from finding new customers, to converting prospects and increasing lifetime value. We deliver intelligent, powerful campaigns for global clients. Using intelligent lifecycle marketing for programmatic advertising to deliver the results our clients need – from finding new customers, to converting prospects and increasing lifetime value.

Finance Business Partner

• Mar 2021 - Apr 2022

The Equiniti Group is a British based financial and administration company, with revenues exceeding £500 million in 2019 and over 6,000 employees. - Overhauled the finance processes and improved visibility and confidence in the finance function including transformation of reporting, budgeting and analysis of a large and diverse client base. - Assisted commercial renewals and propositions alongside providing detailed insight and financial acumen. Developed and implemented cost modelling and let interdepartmental group projects and reviews. - Mentored offshore team and assisted with training and process improvement with delegation of tasks to ensure creation of value added work within the wider finance team. Show less

Strategic Finance Business Partner

• Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

INTO University Partnerships is a world leading higher Education Partner, with revenues in excess of £300 million in 2019 and over 1,800 employees.  Brought in on an initial 6m FTC, to refresh strategic financial plan and update associated processes inclusive of planning, modelling and cash flow. Reporting to Vice President of Strategic Finance.  Designed proposition for annual planning cycle and subsequent reviews of budgeting demands against business objectives.  Operated as a critical friend to the business, providing key insights and data modelling around cash management processes and outputs. Show less

Owner

• Jul 2015 - Dec 2019

3 Companies generating in excess of £1million in sales and comprised of 15 employees. These companies have since been sold.  Owner and CFO, responsible for defining the company’s financial / operational model across business streams, developing comprehensive business strategies to maximise revenue, profit and growth.  Led the growth of 3 independent business within the hospitality industry, inclusive of multiple sites within Brighton’s city centre. Responsible for all acquisition, expansion and market based financial work.  Oversaw all financial planning alongside business considerations inclusive of operational & legal frameworks. Strengthened procedures & policies, profitability strategies & diversification of asset portfolio. Show less

FP&A Manager

• Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

One Family is a financial services provider based in Brighton & Hove, Sussex.  Recruited to manage groups Forecast & Budget Process and management of board packs.  Managed 2 direct reports, including Management Account and Accounts Assistant.  Company lead and main point of contact for all Group Budgets & Forecasts. One Family is a financial services provider based in Brighton & Hove, Sussex.  Recruited to manage groups Forecast & Budget Process and management of board packs.  Managed 2 direct reports, including Management Account and Accounts Assistant.  Company lead and main point of contact for all Group Budgets & Forecasts.

Finance Manager

• Jul 2014 - Apr 2016

Cactus is a leading global language training company.  Recruited to manage groups financial and statutory reporting requirements. Managed team of two inclusive of a Finance Accountant and Accounts Assistant. Reported to Group Managing Director.  Developed and re-engineered financial systems, improving reporting, cash flow, data management, sales and financial data.  Developed analysis tool for KPI reporting, cementing organisational focus on key profitability areas. Cactus is a leading global language training company.  Recruited to manage groups financial and statutory reporting requirements. Managed team of two inclusive of a Finance Accountant and Accounts Assistant. Reported to Group Managing Director.  Developed and re-engineered financial systems, improving reporting, cash flow, data management, sales and financial data.  Developed analysis tool for KPI reporting, cementing organisational focus on key profitability areas.

Regional Accountant

• Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

Now responsible for 4 Entities across 3 Segments encompassing the UK.

Management Accountant

• May 2013 - Dec 2013

Promoted within organisation.

Management Accountant

• Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

Financal Accountant

• Sep 2008 - Nov 2010