Finance Controller

• Feb 2019 - Present

Accountable for the end-to-end financial results and detailed analysis of the monthly / annual performance for BNI UK & Ireland. Key financial tasks include: annual P&L budget / quarterly outlooks; monthly preparation and presentation of Board Review Pack; detailed analysis of variances vs. PYR and budget; quarterly VAT Returns; review of Accounts Payables / Receivables; monthly cashflow projections and year-end close / sign off of accounts. Other tasks include monthly payroll validation; support on product / stock analysis; system upgrades and adhoc projects as required. Show less

PTA Treasurer

• Jan 2017 - Sep 2019

Elected PTA Treasurer for my children's school, responsible for the accurate and timely analysis of events / fundraising opportunities. Tasks involved managing the cashbook, banking money, authorising use of funds raised and reconciling the profit for each event. Successful generation of £45K profit over the 2017-2019 period. Elected PTA Treasurer for my children's school, responsible for the accurate and timely analysis of events / fundraising opportunities. Tasks involved managing the cashbook, banking money, authorising use of funds raised and reconciling the profit for each event. Successful generation of £45K profit over the 2017-2019 period.

Career Break

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2016

Large Enterprise FP&A Manager

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2015

Supported Large Enterprise Finance Director with understanding of P&L results, construction of KPIs / Scorecards by Country and provided Management Reports detailing analysis of month / year to date performance. Helped in construction of the $1.2BN Annual Revenue Plan and pulled together the Monthly / Quarterly Outlooks to the US. Reviewed the Headcount and associated Overhead costs as part of ongoing restructuring activity and understanding of cost outlay. Also supported the 3 year projected Strategy Contract P&Ls submitted to the US each year. Show less

Maternity Leave

• May 2012 - Jun 2013

Service Finance Controller (Indirect Channel)

• Sep 2009 - May 2012

Dealing with 15 European Countries, I was responsible for the financial accounting and integrity of the Indirect Channel (Partner network) results posted through the SAP IT solution [c. $200M revenue]. Key tasks included submission of Monthly / Quarterly outlooks; responsibility for the accurate accounting of revenue and cost transactions posted via SAP system; attendance and input to Quarterly Audit Reviews. Created and produced detailed variance analysis on revenue by Product / Country and was integral to the design of the new revenue accrual system. Also attended European workshops (Italy, Spain) to support the Customer Service Director. Role included management of 5 direct reports. Show less

Office Europe Finance Support Manager

• Oct 2007 - Aug 2009

I was the key interaction with the financial teams across 16 European Countries and worked cross-functionally with sales and marketing. Main tasks included analysis of headcount across the 16 Countries; production of month-end finance reports and analysis; assessment of overhead spend; support on Quarterly Operational Reviews / Annual plan; and, input to the monthly outlook for the Office Business Unit.

Xerox (UK) Ltd roles

• Sep 1997 - Sep 2007

My 10 years working for the Xerox UK Operating company covered a variety of roles as follows. Tasks across the roles included specific product analysis, preparation of Balance Sheet reconciliations, detailed P&L analysis, 30-60-90 supply and demand forecasts, construction of Presentation packs for review with Xerox Europe, support in the plan and outlook processes, as well as adherence to audit requirements. Office Finance Controller (May 2004-Sep 2007) [Management of 5 direct reports]UK Finance Planning & Analysis Manager (Mar 2002-May 2004) Business Group Finance Manager (Jan 2001-Mar 2002) [Management of 2 direct reports]Business Group Finance Analyst (Sep 1999-Dec 2000)Equipment Finance Analyst (Sep 1997-Aug 1999) Show less