Experience

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

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

• Finance Manager

  • Jul 2019 - Present



HEMAT

• Burkina Faso
• Professional Training and Coaching

• School Governor / Trustee

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Voluntary role for the HEMAT trust- Chair & Member of the Finance Committee which covers the whole trust.- Member of the local governing body for The Hertfordshire & Essex High School & Science College- Trustee of HEMAT- Chair of Manor Fields Primary School & Nursery- KS3 & Year 2 link governor Voluntary role for the HEMAT trust- Chair & Member of the Finance Committee which covers the whole trust.- Member of the local governing body for The Hertfordshire & Essex High School & Science College- Trustee of HEMAT- Chair of Manor Fields Primary School & Nursery- KS3 & Year 2 link governor



THE ROYSTON SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Finance & Resources

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2019



All Saints C of E Primary School & Nursery

• School Governor

  • Oct 2014 - Sep 2018



All Saints C of E Primary School and Nursery

• School Business Manager

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2018



St Clare Hospice

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2014

  -Manage, support and lead Finance Department team of staff and volunteers.- Ensure all required financial reports and quarterly forecasts for the Hospice Trust and Trading company are produced accurately and in a timely manner.- Responsible for overseeing payroll process, gift aid claims process, and ensure VAT claims are submitted accurately.- Undertake control checks as required and liaises with HMRC where necessary.- Monitor bank and deposit account balances and ensure funds are available to meet cash flow needs of the organisation.- Maintain accounting system (Sage Accounts 50) and to update chart of accounts where necessary.- Lead on financial year end process, manage external audit, prepare draft statutory accounts and assist with preparing the annual report.- Assist with budget preparation for forthcoming financial years.- Ensure financial controls in place are robust and implement further controls where necessary.- Ensure that the finance department supports the overall goals and values of the organisation and that the services provided by the finance department are delivered in a professional and efficient manner.- Deputise for the Director of Finance on financial matters, in their absence.



Career break

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Family Commitments

  • Jul 2009 - Aug 2012



Harlow Mind

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Trustee Treasurer / Director

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2008

  • Overseeing the preparation and presentation of budgets, accounts and financial statements• Being assured that the financial resources of the charity meets its present and future needs• The preparation and presentation of financial reports to the board of Directors• Ensuring the appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place• Liasing with paid staff, trustees and volunteers about financial matters• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans.



Clinicare Ltd

• Greece
• Hospital & Health Care

• Finance Manager (FD Designate)

  • Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

  • Management of the Finance Department (including budgeting, accounting, investments and credit control); • Management of the Finance Department (including budgeting, accounting, investments and credit control);



New Boston Partners Ltd ( subsidiary of BTMU Capital Corporation)

• Company Financial Controller & Office Manager

  • Mar 1999 - Jun 2005

  Day to day operational responsiblity and reporting at board level for Finance, IT, HR, Office Administration, Tax Compliance, Treasury Management and Compliance Day to day operational responsiblity and reporting at board level for Finance, IT, HR, Office Administration, Tax Compliance, Treasury Management and Compliance



Insinger Finance (UK) Ltd

• Group Management Accountant

  • Jul 1998 - Mar 1999



Willis

• Canada
• Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Analyst

  • Jan 1998 - Jul 1998

• Group Management Accountant

  • Mar 1997 - Dec 1997



Zurich Re (UK) Ltd

• Financial & Compliance Accountant

  • Mar 1996 - Mar 1997

• Assistant Management Accountant

  • Jun 1993 - Mar 1996



Anglo American Insurance Company

• Insurance

• Assistant Management Accountant

  • Oct 1991 - Jun 1993



Sedgwick Group plc

• Assistant Accountant

  • Oct 1989 - Oct 1991