Financial Controller

• Nov 2022 - Present

Managing the financial framework and control of one of the highest rated independent restaurants and events spaces in London, with recognition in the Michelin Guide. I manage the full accounting process, implementing multiple savings across the business, without affecting productivity, and providing insights to board and external investors. - Built an Event Profit & Loss report providing full insight for cost management of events - Saved over £50k per annum in costs negotiating contracts, removing unused software licences and providing data to senior management to make informative decisions - Improve cashflow by ensuring that correct company information is provided to overseas suppliers, and invoicing is done in good time to accommodate for client payment terms - Take strategic decisions towards the retail business with stock, stabilising seasonal fluctuations Show less

Head Of Accounts

• May 2021 - Nov 2022

Reporting financial performance across the groups' brands (Boyds Restaurant; Alchemy Live; Blue Hut; Curate42), providing KPI metrics, process enhancements, statutory returns and audit pack, and staff training. - Implemented Sage Payroll and HRLocker - Trend KPI reporting that enables Directors and budget holders to see where the business is going - Increased accuracy of project profitability by providing accurate staffing analysis - Saving over £10k per year by controlling costs and bringing consultancy in-house (SIP scheme mangement; reduced card fees) - Built Excel purchase order models, saving up to 8 days of labour monthly, improving cost control and enabling sustainability reporting at no cost Show less

Senior Financial Analyst

• Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

I led the integration of Accounts Payable, Payroll and Procurement workstreams to ensure that the data provided was aligned with Thomson Reuters processes, completing all on time. I continued to manage HighQ Solutions UK & India subsidiaries, in line with management expectations and worked with Thomson Reuters royalty and sales teams, managing the relationship with integrated software suppliers. I led the integration of Accounts Payable, Payroll and Procurement workstreams to ensure that the data provided was aligned with Thomson Reuters processes, completing all on time. I continued to manage HighQ Solutions UK & India subsidiaries, in line with management expectations and worked with Thomson Reuters royalty and sales teams, managing the relationship with integrated software suppliers.

Senior Financial Analyst

• Nov 2015 - Oct 2019

Managed a team of three in a high-growth (circa 40% per annum) scale-up. This was a floating role while my focus was on providing monthly management accounts and business and financial analytics across the group. - Promoted twice (Bookkeeper; Finance Analyst; Senior Finance Analyst) - Key member of Finance Due Diligence during Series A investment, business purchase and sale (to Thomson Reuters), supplying business-wide reporting and leading process and system integrations - Leveraged systems (tax solution in Sage Intacct to comply with multi-jurisdiction tax legislation; electronic invoice authorisation on Collaborate), procured and implemented new ERP (Sage Payroll) and Excel modelling (ARR calculator for KPI metrics; IFRS 15 revenue recognition) - Lead VAT and PAYE audits (both passed) and key contact for group statutory audit - Administrator for Quickbooks Online, Salesforce, Sage Intacct, Nexonia and Collaborate - Arranged financing of major infrastructure projects up to £2.5m, liaising with Senior Management and budget holders, ensuring that costs are in line with budgets and expectations - Built Excel integrated upload templates, contributing to reduce consolidated reporting from day 15 to day four (ARR calculator; FX analytics, payroll analysis, staff expenses) Show less

Assistant Accountant

• Jun 2011 - Oct 2015

I managed all bookkeeping for the charity & commercial arms, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll and PRS submissions, production of show settlements and cashflow management. - Promoted from Bookkeeper to Assistant Accountant within 18 months - Implemented enhanced department and project costing in Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll, which contributed to reduce month end reporting from 21 to seven days, show settlements from 45 to 30 days and supplied restricted funding analysis to fundraiser - Reduced irrecoverable VAT by claiming charitable exemptions where possible, card fraud by 80% & card processing fees by 50% by implementing PCI DSS certification and utility contracts by 40% by negotiating contracts upon renewal - Introduced full reconciliation of advance ticket sales by fully utilising reporting in Patronbase (booking system) which was used in statutory audit, and improved treasury management and cashflow forecasting - Maximised Gift Aid and Theatre Tax Credit claims with enhanced donation reporting Show less

Bookkeeper

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

Hired by an investor to manage the accounts of two new investments (alongside Recruitment Publications). I managed all bookkeeping, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and journals, payroll (including commission), stock and WIP calculations and reconciliations (including cash and credit card). - Rebuilt prior year accounts in four months for full statutory audit, transferring data from Sage Accounts to TasBooks - Introduced stock WIP calculation to bring reporting in line with retail industry standard Show less

Bookkeeper

• Jan 2011 - May 2011

Hired by an investor to manage the accounts of two new investments in his portfolio (alongside Dragons Of Walton Street). I managed all bookkeeping, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and journals, managed the full payroll process, including calculating commission payments, and reconciliations. - Increased cashflow by implemented a proforma invoice system Hired by an investor to manage the accounts of two new investments in his portfolio (alongside Dragons Of Walton Street). I managed all bookkeeping, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and journals, managed the full payroll process, including calculating commission payments, and reconciliations. - Increased cashflow by implemented a proforma invoice system

Accounts Assistant

• Apr 2008 - Dec 2010

I managed all data entry within Quickbooks, up to management accounts. - Run weekly payroll on TemPaid alongside two other bookkeepers for up to 300 contractors (PAYE and Limited Company) - Managing multi-currency bank reconciliation and revaluing at month end in accordance with HMRC rates - Controlling invoice factoring costs by monitoring aged debts, including chasing a written-off bad debt (12k) - Improved reporting accuracy by accounting for costs not previously reported (holiday pay; foreign currency revaluation) - Direct communication with the Management Accountant to exchange knowledge for accurate reporting - Streamlined reporting to the Director by developing a detailed knowledge of the business which reduced costs. Show less

Accounts Assistant

• Apr 2005 - Jan 2008

I managed all finance duties including Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, cashbooks, weekly and monthly payroll, fixed asset register and quarterly management accounts within Access Dimensions. - Implemented holiday pay in accordance with the Working Time Directive - Prepared business for the effects of the financial crisis in 2007-08 by enhancing credit control and negotiating payments plans - Updated contractors within Access Payroll with working availability (visa / passport information) - Made Excel calculator to explain tax deductions to temporary workers Show less

Accounts Assistant

• Sep 2000 - Apr 2005

Employed as a Sales Ledger Clerk but promoted to Accounts Assistant within 18 months. - Managed one Accounts Assistant, including training, monitoring and career development - Managed full multi-currency bank reconciliations across the UK subsidiaries - Liased with partners regarding advanced payments - Moved cashbook from manual (paper) to electronic (Excel) - Increased efficiency of cash transfers between overseas offices via intercompany settlements and contra agreements each month (or weekly if large) - Worked alongside Legal Cashier of sister company, Marks & Clerk Solicitors - Provided cover for Accounts Payable Manager Show less

Finance Assistant

• Mar 2000 - Sep 2000