Experience

Sherbet Electric Taxis

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Finance

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Managing the financial reporting for the organisation. This includes monthly financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, 5 year financial plans and all statutory financial reportingProviding sound financial support and insights to enable the ELT to make critical business decisionsPresentation of financial results and insights to the BoardPlay a key role in the formulation of the business's strategyManaging and overseeing the taxation affairs of the organisation and liaising with the external tax firm for specialist adviceManaging and overseeing the cash flow of the company and ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controlsManaging hedging and foreign currencies (if relevant)Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring the organisation is compliant with accounting standardsManaging and overseeing the company's banking and borrowing arrangementsManaging relationships with Investors (where applicable)Managing and overseeing the company’s financial systemsInvestment appraisal and analysisPresenting results to non-finance people to understandRecruitment, training, mentoring and development of staffOverseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.Risk Management to ensure the business has a solid risk framework in placeOverseeing commercial decision making from tender analysis, margin analysis, pricing analysis etcAdvising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costsAdvising on market changes and providing strategic financial recommendations to the ELTManaging and tracking budget and accounting information including billing, collections, and tax informationReviewing all formal finance, HR, and IT related policies and procedures

• Financial Controller

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2021

  • Providing financial, commercial and strategic support to the business• Preparation and review of weekly management information with Directors• Preparation and Review of monthly and weekly payroll for the company• Review of purchase ledger and ensuring the payments are made within the terms• Review of Debtors on daily and weekly basis with the team• Producing monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts & VAT• Presenting monthly results, budget variances and ad-hoc analysis• Involved in Business Planning, P&L, Balance sheet & cash flow forecast• Overseeing internal financial controls• Negotiating prices and payment terms with suppliers and sub-contractors• Developing, managing and motivating a team of finance professionals• Reviewing new & existing business models and capital appropriation requests• Identify and develop controls and processes to ensure all risks and opportunities are highlighted



Linda Farrow

• United Kingdom
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Management Accountant

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2017

  Maintenance of cashbook and reconciliation of all company bank accountsPrepare and process payments on a monthly basis to suppliers via BACS or chequesMonthly reconciliation of main bank account to back office systemMaintenance of Fixed Asset register, calculating and running monthly depreciation processResponsible for raising intercompany sales invoices in respect of rechargesCalculation and posting monthly prepayments Processing of staff expensesManaging the direct debit collection processRaising sales invoices for the non-IFA services provided by the groupAssist with monthly management accounts and VAT returnsReconciling balance sheet accounts & intercompany accounts Writing accurate reports to the finance manager.Control and reconciliation of petty cash, cheques etc.Able to work to tight deadlines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Raising purchase orders and arranging for the payment of invoices.Administering petty cash.Month-end duties and pulling together management accounts.Strong ledger skillsPreparing accountsManaging payrollContributing to the development and maintenance of financial systems and processesProviding advice and information to the Finance ManagerControlling budgetsEnsuring all financial regulations are adhered to



Craegmoor Healthcare

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Service Manager

  • May 2008 - Aug 2014

  Control and manage the team on a day-to-dayCollating, preparing and interpreting reports, budgets, accounts, commentaries and financial statementsUndertaking strategic analysis and assisting with strategic planning Producing long-term business plansUndertaking research into pricing, competitors and factors affecting performanceControlling income, cash flow and expenditureManaging budgets - Forecast budgeting for the year and work within budgetDeveloping and managing financial systems/modelsCarrying out business modelling and risk assessmentsLiaising with managerial staff and other colleaguesLiaising with other parties on a regular basis to ensure any issues / areas of concern is addressed in a timely mannerReconciling the company bank accounts and petty cash control accountsApproving petty cash and bankcard expenditure claims submitted through ProactisAudit the rent card and Bank payment bookAudit clients money regularlyProducing management Information and reporting and monitoring agreed Key Performance IndicatorsEnsuring departmental targets are agreed, managed and monitoredManaging the effective follow up of outstanding debts from fundersControl of maintained quality and accuracy of the service deliveredEnsuring that payroll procedures and policies are adhered toAdministering all payroll paperwork and maintaining records and filingReacting to problems and enquiries effectively and ensuring that they are quickly resolvedImplementation of corporate standards, policies and proceduresCompliance with statutory and regulatory requirementsProviding support with staff in the facilities to ensure a detailed understanding of operational issues specific to each type of businessUndertaking supervisory tasks such as; coaching and supporting less experienced staff and assisting with the induction and orientation of new staff. Interviewing, disciplining and dismissing of staffManaged at team of 45-60 staffChaired meeting with the team and clients

• Deputy Manager/ Acting Service Manager

  • Apr 2003 - May 2008

  Supporting the purchase ledger manager and credit manager, managing day-to-day tasks as requiredProducing payment runs from the accounting systemEnsuring that authorised invoices and credit notes are posted to the purchase ledger and ensuring that all invoices have been authorised before payment and that purchase ledger creditors are paid on a timely basisCarrying out supplier statement reconciliationCo-ordinating the purchase ledger team and ensuring closing purchase ledger at period end and printing relevant reportsAd hoc projects and tasks as directed by the purchase ledger managerSupporting the business with the use of requisoft to raise PO NumberBooking all cash book payments and receipts to the ledgersCollating and analysing petty cash count confirmations and prepare daily banking of cheques for collectionLeading and managing the public sector credit control team including the funder self-bill section and query managementProcessing the annual fee review and quantifying the required fee split and personal allowance entitlement for service usersProviding support with staff in the facilities to ensure a detailed understanding of operational issues specific to each type of businessAlerting the Internal Audit Team of any financial irregularities discovered in the course of normal businessAssisting service users and representatives as required in resolving income related issuesProviding support and encouragement to service users in all areas / activities of daily livingContributing to the assessment of service users’ needs and the development of individual plans of care and support and risk assessmentsWorking with the support team to deliver high standards of service to achieve planned goalsHigh quality care, support, service and environmentImplementation of corporate standards, policies and proceduresImplement people centred care plans. Managing, supervising and appraising 19 staffs