Experience

Easilocks Human Hair Extensions Ltd.

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • May 2019 - Present



Cully Automation Ltd

• Ireland
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Part-Time Financial Controller

  • Jan 2017 - May 2019

  Reporting directly to the Commercial Director I have full responsibility for the finance function which included the following duties. • Development and preparation of monthly reporting pack and presentation to Management. • Set-up and install new Job Costing package which allows variance analysis by job and review and improve the use of the accounting package Sage 200. • New Budgeting process to include Departmental and cashflow budgets and encourage and lead department heads to achieve set targets. • Weekly Cashflow management with 12 week rolling projections and debt collection management. • Staff training program and continuous improvement strategy. • Liaising with Revenue, Banks and Auditors. Show less



Crystal Air Ltd

• Ireland
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2017

  Company Profile: Crystal Air is a well-established air conditioning company located in Co. Kildare, with a maximum headcount of approximately 80 staff at the height of the property boom. Role: As head of Finance, I report directly to the Managing Director, ensuring that all financial and business-critical information is presented in a timely, accurate and efficient manner so as to maximize financial performance. Key responsibilities: On joining the company, I overhauled the existing financial reporting structures and supervised the installation of new financial, job costing, and payroll packages. My other responsibilities are in the following areas: • Business management: I work with the board in an executive capacity, helping to develop business strategies and evaluate opportunities for expansion • Financial Reporting: I present an extensive set of monthly management accounts to the board including P&L, cash flow, job costing variances and KPIs. I lead the development and review of annual financial plans, budgets, and targets with all other departments. • Financial Management and Control: I manage all internal controls and procedures including payroll, staff recruitment, company pension scheme, capital management policy, solvency, Fixed Asset register, liaising with the external auditor, and debt collection management. • However due to the downturn we have had to reposition the company to maintain Sales and Profit margins. Show less



Barnmore LTd

• Baldoyle, Dublin 13

• Group Financial Controller

  • Oct 2003 - Apr 2005

  I was appointed as Group Financial Controller to Barnmore Ltd., a demolition company, and CP Commercials, which specializes in testing of HGVs. Both companies have been in business for over 20 years, had a combined staff of over 80 employees, and a turnover in excess of €40m. I reported to the Managing Director, and was primarily responsible for producing financial and management reports to support the various business activities across the two organizations. Other duties included: • Production of month-end accounts, P/L, B/S, and cash flow • Generation of weekly site costing analysis • Set-up of new control analysis and month end procedures • Installation of new accounts package Show less



Vanfleet Transport Ltd

• Santry, Dublin 9.

• Financial Controller

  • Jul 1999 - Sep 2003

  Company Profile: Vanfleet Transport Ltd. is a family-owned business working directly for Dunnes Stores Ltd. Role: On commencement, I was tasked with preparing the annual financial accounts for the previous three years in line with statutory requirements. My other duties included: • Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts, annual budgets, business plans and cash flow targets. I also managed, trained, and supervised the finance department and all support areas. • Installation of the new accounts package (Sage) and the wages package (Micropay). • Preparation and presentation of a financial proposal to several financial institutions to obtain funding for a €9M development project. • Renegotiation of our pricing structure with the board of Dunnes Stores Ltd. which included a presentation of Financial forecasts to Mrs Margaret Heffernan. Show less