Experience

CIPFA

• Accounting
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Apprenticeship Manager

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  Promoted to Apprenticeship Manager. Responsible for all compliance and funding of our Levy-funded apprenticeship contract. Manage a small team of five admin.

• Apprenticeship Co-ordinator

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  I am the Apprenticeship Co-ordinator for CIPFA, responsible for the day to day management of the Apprenticeship programme, this includes Learner and Employer engagement, ESFA finances, data compliance and audit as well as ensuring delivery is in line with Ofsted requirements.



BCTG

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Finance Manager

  • Mar 2009 - Aug 2018

  My main responsibility within BCTG is the financial and contractual management of multi-million pound government funding. I have been in this position for a little over a year, this was a promotion from 3 years as the Finance and Contracts Manager, and prior to that completed 12 months as a Train to Gain Contract Manager, responsible for approximately 15 training providers.Current ResponsibilitiesUpdate and issue all contracts and allocations, and ensure terms and conditions are fulfilled where possible.Set and agree financial profiles for all subcontractors, reviewing regularly against performance and making variations where necessary.Design, develop and update financial claims guidance and documentation annually for the consortia use.Conduct annual quality audit of subcontractors in line with SFA guidelines.Ensure all data is correct to ensure accurate funding is claimed.Develop data management processes to improve effectiveness of data reporting and management of subcontractors.Ensure all subcontractor finances are managed and payments made in accordance with the terms of the contract.Lead all Due Diligence processes for potential new partners.Contract Management for a small number of subcontractors.Liaison with SFA Relationship Managers.



A4e

• Business Manager

  • Dec 2003 - Mar 2009

  My roles and responsibilities within A4e were varied I was responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day running of the business and management of a team of fifteen staff members. The Aston office grew to become one of the most successful offices within the organisation for both quality and performance and won a number of initiatives within the organisation based on these results.ResponsibilitiesMaintained the day-to-day running of the business.Responsible for all staff issues relating to Holidays/Sickness/Performance Management/ Disciplinary etc..Responsible for Appraisals on an annual basis, Key Performance Indicators and Personal Development Plans reviewed and documented via 1-2-1’s on a monthly basis.Ensuring all monthly returns for DWP and Birmingham City Council ESF contracts were prepared and submitted accurately and within the agreed time scales.Submitted financial information to Senior and Regional Managers on a weekly basis.Reconciled the monthly P&L to ensure financial control.Worked closely with senior management on projections, for financial year as well as updates throughout the year.I liaised regularly with the Local JCP to ensure the level of referrals were in line with the contractual requirements, and took appropriate action when the requirements were not met.Audit checked learner and claim files on a regular basis and identified/rectified any errors.Chaired team meetings on a weekly basis to maintain good relationships with all members of staff and to also ensure there was a constant flow of information.Responsible for writing the self assessment report and development plan on an annual basis and updated the development plan on a monthly basis.Conducted provider Performance Reviews for sub-contractors both to and from A4e.



TBG Learning

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Claims Supervisor

  • Oct 1999 - Oct 2002

  From joining the company as a claims administrator in 1999 I firstly progressed into the position of team leader and subsequently took on the role of claims supervisor. My roles and responsibilities were very similar to India House except I was responsible for a team of three claim administrators.ResponsibilitiesI managed a team of three claims administrators to meet organisational and contractual requirements.Ensuring all monthly returns for eleven Local Learning and Skills Councils and twenty-five Employment Service contracts were prepared and submitted accurately and within the agreed time scales.I provided reports for senior management relating to Adult Learning Inspectorate, Equal Opportunities, Achievements, Retention, Leavers, Funding Rates and Claim Values etc.