Experience

Manx Care

• Isle of Man
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Finance

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Trade Distribution Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Director

  • Mar 2020 - Dec 2020



Crest Nicholson plc

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Nov 2016 - Sep 2019

  Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director and managing a small team, the primary function of this highly visible role is to provide full accounting services to the division – controlling the day to day functioning of the Finance function. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate, timely month end accounting with variance analysis, forecasting and budgeting. Business partnering with various operational teams up to Board level to support budgeting and forecasting, strategic planning, cashflow planning and reporting on key performance metrics to support delivery of over 600 housing units per annum.Key Achievements:• Led on the implementation of revised IFRS 15 to ensure full compliance. Conducted full contract analysis on various projects to determine the correct treatment and briefed operational teams on the new regulations to ensure the most effective revenue recognition strategies were adopted and supported.• Instigated improved control over the use of Bonds – minimising bond fees and avoiding the need to increase the overall bond facility• Conducted a comprehensive review of our Commercial Portfolio and developed revised controls and procedures• Devised and delivered training for Development Team to assist with coding and ensure spend was allocated correctly against agreed budgets• Devised a comprehensive training programme for Graduates’ Finance placements



Raven Housing Trust

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Dec 2014 - Nov 2016

  Leading a team of 13, responsible for delivering timely and accurate information to support effective decision making and full compliance with all reporting requirements.Key Achievements:• Lead on Finance Improvement Project delivering new improved financial systems, controls and processes. This includes:o Implementation of new Fixed Asset Register Softwareo Upgrade of accounting software packageo Development of new Chart of Accountso Group consolidationo Streamlined reporting• Established effective controls and procedures for two new subsidiaries• Developed consolidated cashflow reporting and forecasting • Significantly improved month end processes to reduce time to report and greater transparency of transactions and reconciliationsMain Duties:• Responsible for the day to day management and performance of the Finance function• Lead on development and production of Monthly Management Reporting, including commentary• Lead Annual Budget setting process and oversight of budget monitoring• Develop effective working relationships across the organisation to enable the delivery of timely data to support effective decision making at senior management and Board Levels• Producing regular reports to the Senior Management Team and Board on a range of issues• Treasury Management, including ensuring compliance with loan covenants• Audit lead including preparation of Statutory Accounts, Audit Files and liaison with Auditors. • FRS 102 conversion• Review of Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations• Systems accountant duties – controlling Chart of Accounts, users and permissions• Managing Rent Setting and collections process• Ensuring compliance with all statutory reporting deadlines (HMRC,VAT,CIS,HCA,FCA, Companies House)• Oversight of Payroll, VAT, Financial Accounting, Income Collection, Purchase Ledger and Banking functions



The Content Group

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Group Management Accountant

  • Oct 2013 - Nov 2014

  Reporting to Board level and across 4 entities (UK, Australia & Qatar) my main responsibilities at this fast-paced technology company included:Preparation of Monthly Management Accounts and Balance Sheet Reconciliations across 4 entities Producing Short and Medium Term Cashflow ForecastsReviewing Job Reporting and Timesheet DataTreasury & Currency ManagementQuarterly VAT and monthly GST ReportingAudit SupportOversight of Purchase to Pay and Credit Control functionsProcessing Monthly ExpensesAdministration of Marketing Development Funds

• Financial Accountant

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2013

  Reporting directly to the CFO, my function was to provide a full Financial Accounting function in this fast paced Technology company including:Support to Outsourced Management Accounting ProcessMaintaining Purchase Ledger, including supplier managementManaging & Processing Supplier PaymentsDaily Bank Reconciliation and Group Cash Reporting to Board levelProcessing Monthly ExpensesAdministration of Marketing Development Funds



CIMA

• Italy
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student - Distance Learning

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2012

  Studying for CIMA qualification whilst living overseas in Israel. Studying for CIMA qualification whilst living overseas in Israel.



Cascal Services Ltd

• Accounts Assistant / PA

  • Apr 2009 - Dec 2009

  Reporting to the Finance Director and Company Secretary in this International Water Treatment Company, I performed Purchase and Sales Ledger functions for the Accounts Department, whilst also providing PA support to the Company Secretary and other Directors. Processing all transactions concerning Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Intercompany Charges, Expenses,Petty Cash & Foreign CurrencyProcessing monthly payment runMaintaining records of changes made to Accounts System & Chart of AccountsCollating monthly timesheet dataCo-ordinating all UK & International Travel ArrangementsCo-ordinating and arranging Quarterly Board Meetings and AGM, including all associated documentation



O'Hara Construction

• United Kingdom
• Construction

• Director

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2009

  Set up Company to manage specific retail construction projects in the UK for the parent company in Ireland. Responsibilities included:CIS transactions and returnsMaintaining accurate ledgers and recordsProducing year-end AccountsFull AP & AR functionBank ReconciliationsQuarterly VAT ReturnsCompanies House ReturnsSourcing and liaison with suppliers and subcontractors Set up Company to manage specific retail construction projects in the UK for the parent company in Ireland. Responsibilities included:CIS transactions and returnsMaintaining accurate ledgers and recordsProducing year-end AccountsFull AP & AR functionBank ReconciliationsQuarterly VAT ReturnsCompanies House ReturnsSourcing and liaison with suppliers and subcontractors



Finsbury Orthopaedics

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Facilities & Administration Manager

  • Feb 2004 - Mar 2009

  Reporting directly to the MD in this Medical Device Manufacturer, my primary function in this wide-ranging role was ensuring the smooth running of the offices in three buildings and managing the administration support function. My main duties included: Management of central administration team, to ensure full administration support provided to other departments, including front-of-house Reception functionProducing Monthly Sales Reports to Sales DirectorProducing Weekly Production Reports to Operations DirectorManaging Travel Office, dealing with all UK & International travel requirements for UK & overseas offices and staff. This included the development and implementation of company policy and procedure and monthly reconciliation of Travel InvoicesManaging support service contracts - ensuring compliance with SLAsDealing with all building facilities issues, in liaison with Maintenance Department, to ensure all areas maintained to a high standard and Member of Health & Safety Committee, ensuring Health & Safety compliance



Department for Education of UK

• Executive Officer

  • Oct 2001 - Oct 2003

  PA to the Deputy Director of the Prisoners’ Learning & Skills Unit. Diary & Correspondence Management Liaising with prisons, colleges, Ministers’ Offices and other Government departmentsProviding timely responses to Inspection Reports from HM Chief Inspector of PrisonsCo-ordinating monthly collection of achievement data from prisons and producing monthly performance reportsProducing presentations and associated materialsMember of Equal Opportunities Taskforce PA to the Deputy Director of the Prisoners’ Learning & Skills Unit. Diary & Correspondence Management Liaising with prisons, colleges, Ministers’ Offices and other Government departmentsProviding timely responses to Inspection Reports from HM Chief Inspector of PrisonsCo-ordinating monthly collection of achievement data from prisons and producing monthly performance reportsProducing presentations and associated materialsMember of Equal Opportunities Taskforce



Matthews & Goodman

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Personnel Administrator / Accounts Assistant

  • Jan 2000 - Jul 2001

  Reporting directly to Company Secretary / Financial Controller at respected City firm of Chartered Surveyors.Processing Payroll for staff of approx. 200Annual P11D productionAged Debtor Reporting and Credit ControlMaintain all Personnel records and databases Reporting directly to Company Secretary / Financial Controller at respected City firm of Chartered Surveyors.Processing Payroll for staff of approx. 200Annual P11D productionAged Debtor Reporting and Credit ControlMaintain all Personnel records and databases



European Information Service

• Belgium

• Marketing Adviser

  • Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

  Reporting directly to the Managing Director of this publication company that supported the work of the European Commission, the purpose of this French-Speaking role was to manage the marketing database, provide product advice and support to clients and administrative support to the Managing Director. Reporting directly to the Managing Director of this publication company that supported the work of the European Commission, the purpose of this French-Speaking role was to manage the marketing database, provide product advice and support to clients and administrative support to the Managing Director.



Chambers of Commerce of Ireland

• Ireland
• Public Policy Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trade Development Officer

  • Jun 1997 - Nov 1998

  Reporting directly to the Chief Executive I was National Co-ordinator for Ireland of a number of export promotion campaigns, working with Japan, US, Canada, Cuba, Eastern Europe and South America which involved:Providing advice and support to companies participating in trade missionsOrganisation of a promotional and educational programme in IrelandManaging budgetary and programme reporting systems for all trade promotion projects and activitiesRegular hosting of visiting Ambassadors and overseas government trade officialsDevise and co-ordinate CCI’s Y2K campaign, including national research informing government policyDeputy Quality Assurance Manager, implementing ISO System in pursuit of ISO 9000Administering Certificates of Origin System for IrelandRepresent CCI on various government committees and working groups