Group Finance Director

• Mar 2021 - Present

Group Financial Controller

• Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

Financial Controller

• Sep 2016 - Sep 2017

Project Accountant

• Feb 2016 - Jul 2016

• Responsible for preparation & compilation of annual statutory accounts (UK GAAP and FRS101).• Ensured financial alignment and consolidation of operations within the Group structure. • Evaluated and appraised Group projects and acquisitions.• Responsible for the transition of the GP finance system onto the Group SUN Systems.• Business Lead in the SOX Scoping Audit and overseeing of process engineering to ensure operational compliancy.

Interim Finance Manager

• Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

• Managed the Accounts Department and Cash Processing Department (9 FTEs) to ensure that Service Level Agreement and Industry Standards (FCA) were maintained.• Responsible for implementing & maintaining strong financial controls during a period of transition.• Responsible for the successful completion of quarterly external audits, including compiling schedules and being the main point of contact for auditors.• Managed the finance system and implemented changes to ensure company alignment to new Group Financial Year and SOX requirements.• Responsible for quarterly forecast, annual budget and annual budget formulation with presentation to senior management.• Managed cashflow to ensure Groups Working Capital Efficiencies were optimised. Show less

Management Accountant

• Dec 2012 - Jul 2015

• Managed team (6 FTEs) responsible for management reporting, sales and purchase ledger, client payments and cash reconciliations.• Prepared Group management packs with variance analysis & commentary within set deadlines.• Produced monthly KPI reporting for internal stakeholders and client information.• Responsible for Balance Sheet controls & reconciliation approvals incl. intercompany transactions.• Managed cash movements between Client and Company Cash (to FCA requirements).• Compiled annual statutory accounts and point of contact for external auditors. Show less

Management Accountant

• Oct 2006 - Jun 2012

• Created Monthly Company and Group Management Accounts. • Liaised with contract managers to ensure all costs, prepayments, accruals, deferred income, WIP and Revenue Recognition were correct with commentary for the CFO and Executive Directors. • Created monthly financial statements for 6 Trade Associations. • Reviewed all cost and revenue variances with CFO and operations managers to increase financial controls and accurate forecasting. • Managed payroll and outsourced service provider, ensuring correct allocation and apportionment of all staff cost to contracts. • Developed and reengineered Finance processes and procedures, ensuring quality and security standards were retained / improved. • Prepared papers for the Board of Directors in relation to Financial and Committee issues. Show less