Experience

CleverCards

• Ireland
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Business Partner

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Nuritas

• Ireland
• Biotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Feb 2021

  Management of finance function within Nuritas Ltd in addition to UK and US entities.Key Skills:Preparation and presentation of monthly management and board packsProvide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making, cashflow reporting / project reporting.R&D tax credit claimVAT returnsPayroll managementProcurement / supplier engagement & negotiationPayment/Invoice & PO approvalsAudit management, YE, Revenue & Internal audits Insurance and employee benefit managementKey Achievements:Identified and implemented new Finance automation to ensure greater efficiencies and controls, along with tailored business specific reportingReshaped procurement process resulting in significant savings, improved supplier engagement and an effective, automated approach



Greenstar

• Accounts Payable Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Jan 2018

  Key AP Responsibilities:- Leading a team of 4 AP specialists- Driving change through monthly KPI's-Building strong relationships with key business stakeholders-Implementing process enhancement initiatives-Maintaining strong leadership skills in a fast paced organisationAP Wins:-Launch of Fido ERP system upgrade and training on it's use across the company.-Streamlined AP process and payment frequency.-Identified key areas for improvement within process and and implemented improved efficiencies.-Identified cost savings in numerous areas of the business.-Launched Navision ERP upgrade and implemented AP process for Bioverda Power Systems (separate entity within the Starrus Eco Holdings group).



Netshare Ireland

• Senior Accounts Payable

  • Sep 2013 - Jul 2014

  Responsible for operation and management of AP ledger, timely recording of invoices and preparation of payment runs.Following up on all invoice queries with in house procurement team.Dealing with outstanding queries regarding creditor payments and reconciling of creditors statements.Partner with operational teams to ensure that all costs are captured and tracked.Provide commentary and analysis of KPI's and interpretation of key financials.Work with a variety of stakeholders within the organisation to provide financial support in terms of planning and forecasting.Identifying best practices and suggesting improvements as necissary



Woodies DIY

• Senior Accounts payable

  • Nov 2005 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for a large number of national and international supplier reconciliations; prompt and effective handling of supplier queriesLiaising with shop personnel regarding stock queries which may affect suppliers paymentAssist with various other accounting related projects and ad hoc administrative dutiesCommunicating with banking officials regarding letter of credit transactions and applicationsAssisting financial controller in forecasting forward contract necessitiesCompiling of reports associated with warehousing, freight and duty expenses for overseas shipmentsLiaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure projects are completed