Experience

Dalkia UK
• United Kingdom
• Engineering Services
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Finance Reporting & Planning Manager at Dalkia UK

  • Jul 2023 - Present


SPIE UK

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Finance Reporting & Planning Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

• Senior Accountant

  • Aug 2013 - Mar 2022

  Initially the role centred around assisting the move of the finance team from Northern England to London and supporting the introduction of new systems and processes. Achievements included the implementation of new payroll reporting, set up and reconciliation of management accounts reports and training / supporting staff to utilise newly introduced project accounting systems and reporting tools.Key responsibilities of the current role include:Production of SPIE UK contract and management accountsOverheads budget / forecast production and variance analysisPayroll reporting (3500 employees across the UK)Development and introduction of new financial control processesUK EBIT forecasting and review with Commercial DirectorsStaff management & training Show less



MWB Business Exchange

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Divisional Finance Controller

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2013

  Experienced finance professional (CIMA qualified) Strong background in systems, process improvements and training. (Introduced JD Edwards finance system in current company) Managed a team of 9 including management accountants, payroll and business rates administrators. Full responsibility for budgeting, forecasting and accounts production and has introduced a number of improvements including; standardised templates for budget uploads, a robust EBITDA forecast model and the automation of the Management Accounts monthly pack. Strong analytical and problem solving skills Expert in data retrieval, analysis and presentation. Key strengths are being able to collate and communicate data and other financial information to both senior management and junior staff. Show less

• Management Accountant

  • Jan 2007 - May 2010

  Prepared monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentariesfor regional centres and Head Office departments. Calculation of accruals, prepayments and analysis of GL transactions.Assisted in the production of annual budgets and the creation of supporting documentation to aid non-financial managers. Developed monthly business centre KPI reports for operational managers and senior managementDevised and implemented changes to the purchase order process – streamlined the approval process and provided training to operational staff together with supporting quick user guides. This has resulted in improved coding accuracy, quicker supplier payments and a reduction in purchase order rejections.Managed the creation of new reporting consolidations in all systems to enable accurate reporting of acquisitions, disposals and transitions. Show less

• Business Systems Manager

  • Mar 2001 - May 2007

  Tested and evaluated JD Edwards (JDE) Sales Order Processing (SOP) and Purchase Order Processing (POP) for its viability at an operational level.Designed and implemented contract management software (UltraSoft) for sales staff leading to greater control, visibility and accuracy of client contracts. Implemented JDE across 45 business centres throughout the UK and Europe.Managed the migration of data from legacy systems. Designed a 10 part modular course and trained UK and European staff and wrote supportation documentation (manuals, FAQs etc).Developed and introduced upgrades (emailing invoices, Contract validation, Virtual Office centralised billing) Show less