Experience

Runa

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Project Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Present



Banijay UK

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Finance Systems Manager

  • Jul 2020 - Apr 2022

  London, England, United Kingdom Following the acquistion of Endemol Shine UK, this role was absorbed into Banijay UK



Endemol Shine Group

• Netherlands
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Systems Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

  London, United Kingdom • Managed and maintained Octopus PMI Finance system including building a detailed knowledge of the system to be an in-house system expert. • Aided all aspects of the use of PMI- including end user training, system documentation (How to guides for non-Finance users, as well as manual creation for AP/AR and reporting) • Setup and managed a PMI Helpdesk function so as to streamline query resolution process • Part of a Finance effectiveness project team, working closely with the business… Show more • Managed and maintained Octopus PMI Finance system including building a detailed knowledge of the system to be an in-house system expert. • Aided all aspects of the use of PMI- including end user training, system documentation (How to guides for non-Finance users, as well as manual creation for AP/AR and reporting) • Setup and managed a PMI Helpdesk function so as to streamline query resolution process • Part of a Finance effectiveness project team, working closely with the business to understand and improve existing processes and greater system usage. • Took an active role in testing and supporting new PMI system initiatives such as IT enhancements. • Worked closely with the software vendor to ensure version upgrades and bug fixes were planned when needed. Successfully ran and delivered 3 version upgrades Show less



COVA Consulting Limited

• Director

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2019

  London COVA Consulting offers consulting business and advisory support working on contract assignments primarily focused around Financial systems implementations.



Richmond Consulting Group

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Systems Accountant- Migration Documentation (Contract role)

  • Nov 2018 - Dec 2018

  London, United Kingdom • Documentation and creation of manuals detailing the data migration for the recent global system upgrade from Infolease to Cassiopae Leasing system for Siemens (US branch.) • Responsible for ensuring data captured met internal reporting and process requirements



Civica

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Systems Accountant (Contract role)

  • Mar 2018 - Sep 2018

  London, United Kingdom -Finance lead for the implementation of a new in house invoicing system called Proact. This involved moving 3 subsidiary's legacy systems onto Proact. - Provided support to the Finance Team including analysis of data, and process development and documentation. -Responsibility for Finance data migration, UAT testing, Finance system documentation and end user training. - Worked with the team and wider stakeholders to map processe and identify improvements - Responsiblity for Finance… Show more -Finance lead for the implementation of a new in house invoicing system called Proact. This involved moving 3 subsidiary's legacy systems onto Proact. - Provided support to the Finance Team including analysis of data, and process development and documentation. -Responsibility for Finance data migration, UAT testing, Finance system documentation and end user training. - Worked with the team and wider stakeholders to map processe and identify improvements - Responsiblity for Finance system release testing to ensure processes and controls are maintained and requested developments meet business requirements - Provided systems training, mentoring and guidance within the finance team and with the wider business - Assisted with developing training plans and material to support and communicate the required processes. Show less



Vanquis Bank

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Projects & Systems Accountant

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2018

  London, United Kingdom - Heading a team, reviewing current financial processes and working with Senior Management to apply continuous process improvement techniques to ensure positive change within Finance - Operating as a key communication link between Finance, the wider business and external partners - Coordinating all stages of Finance projects from initiation through implementation and UAT testing - Carrying out initial SWOT analysis -Production of Business cases to provide functional… Show more - Heading a team, reviewing current financial processes and working with Senior Management to apply continuous process improvement techniques to ensure positive change within Finance - Operating as a key communication link between Finance, the wider business and external partners - Coordinating all stages of Finance projects from initiation through implementation and UAT testing - Carrying out initial SWOT analysis -Production of Business cases to provide functional requirements, define scope, roles, responsibilities, budgets, timescales and resources. - Maintaining Project management documentation including project plans, PID and RAID documents -Keeping administrative records of expenditure and billing. - Ensuring governance sign off from Compliance and Business and Conduct risk assessments are performed and recorded. - End user Training- Providing end user training for new systems implemented including creation of user manuals -Managing Banking group relationships - Managing Supplier Relationships including: o Researching for the selection and introduction of new suppliers in line with Finance requirements including vendor vetting o Ensuring contracts run smoothly, reviewing commercials and attending service reviews o Liaising with Procurement to ensure pre and post contract procurement management Achievements - Lead Finance team responsible for PSD2 implementation - Automation of Faster Payments for disbursement of customer payments - Setup Finance functionality to support: o A new initiative that involved customers being able to setup Direct debits on their credit cards. This included financial set up to become a Paying bank o Loans product that included setting up and testing new MIDS, bank accounts as well as assisting Treasury in setup and testing of new Tran codes to facilitate the back end reconciliation o Balance transfers - Migrated Vanquis from BIB to Barclays.net as part of a wider Provident Group requirement.

• Project Accountant

  • Jul 2013 - Aug 2015

  London, United Kingdom Project Management Responsibilities - Operating as a key communication link between Finance, the wider business and external partners - Coordinating all stages of Finance projects from initiation and scoping through implementation and UAT testing - Carrying out initial SWOT analysis and risk assessment for submission to Risk Department - Writing Business cases for submission to EXCO and Project Prioritization committees - Maintaining Project management documentation… Show more Project Management Responsibilities - Operating as a key communication link between Finance, the wider business and external partners - Coordinating all stages of Finance projects from initiation and scoping through implementation and UAT testing - Carrying out initial SWOT analysis and risk assessment for submission to Risk Department - Writing Business cases for submission to EXCO and Project Prioritization committees - Maintaining Project management documentation including project plans, PID and RAID documents - End user Training- Providing end user training for new systems implemented including creation of user manuals - Managing Supplier Relationships including: o Researching and assisting the selection and introduction of new suppliers in line with Finance requirements including vendor vetting Achievements - Implemented a new General Ledger, migrating from Sage500 to CODA v12 - Delivered Bank of England RT account through RBS and migrated connectivity to third party a year later



DFCC Bank PLC

• Sri Lanka
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Project Executive- Planning & Plan Implementation

  • May 2010 - Apr 2013

  Colombo, Sri Lanka - Managing and motivating a small team of Executives and Management trainees -Development of medium and long term sector strategic business plans involving an assessment of economic trends, competitive environment and strategic priorities of the company - Preparation of the annual financial plan and forecasts for the Bank using Hyperion Financials and Essbase and driving the segment towards profitability and growth targets - Monitoring, analyzing and communicating the Banks’ monthly… Show more - Managing and motivating a small team of Executives and Management trainees -Development of medium and long term sector strategic business plans involving an assessment of economic trends, competitive environment and strategic priorities of the company - Preparation of the annual financial plan and forecasts for the Bank using Hyperion Financials and Essbase and driving the segment towards profitability and growth targets - Monitoring, analyzing and communicating the Banks’ monthly results against annual plans both on a consolidated and divisional level to the Board of Directors, with insights on strategic growth opportunities and actionable items - Investigation and resolution of expense accounting matters and incorporating the same into analysis and reporting - Coordination with Finance and Treasury departments to provide external reporting to the Central Bank, other donor agencies and Rating Agencies - Compilation of research on the competitive landscape of the Bank as well as the general business environment - System administration of Hyperion Financials - Uploading and reconciliation of monthly accounts from Oracle Financials to Hyperion - Project manager for upgrade and migration of the Banks’ budgeting system and MIS system from Hyperion Financials (Version 3) to Hyperion Financials (Version 11)

• Project Executive- Financial Analysis and Planning

  • Jun 2008 - Apr 2010

  Colombo, Sri Lanka - Development of medium and long term sector strategic business plans involving an assessment of economic trends, competitive environment and strategic priorities of the company - Preparation of the annual financial plan and forecasts for the Bank using Hyperion Financials and Essbase and driving the segment towards profitability and growth targets - Investigation and resolution of expense accounting matters and incorporating the same into analysis and reporting - Compilation of… Show more - Development of medium and long term sector strategic business plans involving an assessment of economic trends, competitive environment and strategic priorities of the company - Preparation of the annual financial plan and forecasts for the Bank using Hyperion Financials and Essbase and driving the segment towards profitability and growth targets - Investigation and resolution of expense accounting matters and incorporating the same into analysis and reporting - Compilation of research on the competitive landscape of the Bank as well as the general business environment - Uploading and reconciliation of monthly accounts from Oracle Financials to Hyperion



Cathay Pacific

• Hong Kong
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounts Executive

  • 2007 - 2008

  Sri Lanka - Management of all cargo clients, including maintenance of debtor accounts, bank guarantees, invoicing, monitoring of client trading levels and follow-up - Corresponding with Hong Kong cargo office regarding client queries and invoicing - Monitoring, and communicating monthly cargo profitability results against annual plans - Preparation of monthly irregularity reports, correction reports and cargo sales reports for reporting to Hong Kong - Preparation of monthly accounts using… Show more - Management of all cargo clients, including maintenance of debtor accounts, bank guarantees, invoicing, monitoring of client trading levels and follow-up - Corresponding with Hong Kong cargo office regarding client queries and invoicing - Monitoring, and communicating monthly cargo profitability results against annual plans - Preparation of monthly irregularity reports, correction reports and cargo sales reports for reporting to Hong Kong - Preparation of monthly accounts using AccPac accounting system - Team member and changeover facilitator for implementation of new cargo debtor system Show less



Finlays

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Management Trainee

  • 2005 - 2007

  Colombo, Sri Lanka - Analyzing and compilation of research on the local Teak and Rubber Plantation industry - Designing and development of an investment product for the above, using various capital budgeting tools including NPV, IRR and Payback Period - Product costing and profitability analysis for Temperature controlled logistics business using Activity based costing - Internal auditing for various divisions including Tea warehousing and BASF agency.



AT&T Global Services

• Intern- Accounting and Finance

  • 2005 - 2005

  Sri Lanka Exposed to general book keeping procedures. Was responsible for maintenance of cash books, daily bank reconciliation, maintenance of fixed asset register, and entry of approved journal entries