Steve Edwards FCCA, FMAAT, BSc (hons)
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Credentials
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ACCA Fellowship Member
ACCAOct, 2007- Oct, 2024 -
Bsc (honours) in Applied Accounting
Oxford Brookes UniversityJul, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
ACCA Chartered Certified Accountant
ACCAOct, 2002- Oct, 2024 -
AAT Qualified Accounting Technician
AATOct, 1999- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Julian Charles / Rectella
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Director
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Sep 2020 - Present
Part of a successful management team that have turned the business from (£2m) loss to £1m EBITDA in 2 years. Identified cost saving measures such in utilities, payroll, outsourced costs & FOREX payments. Improved cashflow by extending terms with suppliers, reducing stock cover, changing FOREX provider and payment methods, entering HMRC duty deferral scheme. Managed through periods of non-trading (Covid). Managing and reporting all accounting, budgeting & cash flow requirements inc… Show more Part of a successful management team that have turned the business from (£2m) loss to £1m EBITDA in 2 years. Identified cost saving measures such in utilities, payroll, outsourced costs & FOREX payments. Improved cashflow by extending terms with suppliers, reducing stock cover, changing FOREX provider and payment methods, entering HMRC duty deferral scheme. Managed through periods of non-trading (Covid). Managing and reporting all accounting, budgeting & cash flow requirements inc. stat accounts and year end audit. Daily cashflow management with no credit facility, managing the business through non-trading periods (Covid). Acquisition of loan/funding, set up of new banking facilities, obtaining grants, utilisation of furlough scheme. Reviewing all costs, payment terms and staffing structure to ensure maximum cost efficiency and production. Reviewing financial information for Private Equity owners on potential business acquisitions from incomplete records. Show less Part of a successful management team that have turned the business from (£2m) loss to £1m EBITDA in 2 years. Identified cost saving measures such in utilities, payroll, outsourced costs & FOREX payments. Improved cashflow by extending terms with suppliers, reducing stock cover, changing FOREX provider and payment methods, entering HMRC duty deferral scheme. Managed through periods of non-trading (Covid). Managing and reporting all accounting, budgeting & cash flow requirements inc… Show more Part of a successful management team that have turned the business from (£2m) loss to £1m EBITDA in 2 years. Identified cost saving measures such in utilities, payroll, outsourced costs & FOREX payments. Improved cashflow by extending terms with suppliers, reducing stock cover, changing FOREX provider and payment methods, entering HMRC duty deferral scheme. Managed through periods of non-trading (Covid). Managing and reporting all accounting, budgeting & cash flow requirements inc. stat accounts and year end audit. Daily cashflow management with no credit facility, managing the business through non-trading periods (Covid). Acquisition of loan/funding, set up of new banking facilities, obtaining grants, utilisation of furlough scheme. Reviewing all costs, payment terms and staffing structure to ensure maximum cost efficiency and production. Reviewing financial information for Private Equity owners on potential business acquisitions from incomplete records. Show less
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Ryman Stationery
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United Kingdom
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Retail Office Equipment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Commercial Finance
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Jan 2015 - Sep 2020
A key member of the senior management team, managing and reporting all the company accounting, budgeting and cash flow requirements for both Ryman and fellow subsidiary London Graphic Centre with Turnover £130m and circa 200 stores. Responsible for managing a finance team of 6, consisting of 3 Management Accountants and 3 Commercial Analysts to produce weekly and monthly reporting for review and presentation to the Group Board of Directors. Producing weekly sales targets for 200+ store… Show more A key member of the senior management team, managing and reporting all the company accounting, budgeting and cash flow requirements for both Ryman and fellow subsidiary London Graphic Centre with Turnover £130m and circa 200 stores. Responsible for managing a finance team of 6, consisting of 3 Management Accountants and 3 Commercial Analysts to produce weekly and monthly reporting for review and presentation to the Group Board of Directors. Producing weekly sales targets for 200+ store estate. Reviewing Accounts for the Group CEO on potential business acquisitions from incomplete records. Responsible for the Risk Management department with the Head of Risk reporting into myself, responsible for circa 20 staff. Show less A key member of the senior management team, managing and reporting all the company accounting, budgeting and cash flow requirements for both Ryman and fellow subsidiary London Graphic Centre with Turnover £130m and circa 200 stores. Responsible for managing a finance team of 6, consisting of 3 Management Accountants and 3 Commercial Analysts to produce weekly and monthly reporting for review and presentation to the Group Board of Directors. Producing weekly sales targets for 200+ store… Show more A key member of the senior management team, managing and reporting all the company accounting, budgeting and cash flow requirements for both Ryman and fellow subsidiary London Graphic Centre with Turnover £130m and circa 200 stores. Responsible for managing a finance team of 6, consisting of 3 Management Accountants and 3 Commercial Analysts to produce weekly and monthly reporting for review and presentation to the Group Board of Directors. Producing weekly sales targets for 200+ store estate. Reviewing Accounts for the Group CEO on potential business acquisitions from incomplete records. Responsible for the Risk Management department with the Head of Risk reporting into myself, responsible for circa 20 staff. Show less
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Iceland Foods
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Finance Manager
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Oct 2012 - Jan 2015
Part of the Senior Management Team reporting to the Group Finance Director for circa £3bn Turnover business. Managing costs and budget lines for over £360m including Store Wages £250m. Key business partnering role with Stores Director, Head of Retail Operations, Marketing Director. Managing a team of 6 but acting as deputy in dept of circa 70 staff. Producing sales targets for 840 stores used for store managers and Area Managers bonus targets, managing a bonus budget of £7m. Part of the Senior Management Team reporting to the Group Finance Director for circa £3bn Turnover business. Managing costs and budget lines for over £360m including Store Wages £250m. Key business partnering role with Stores Director, Head of Retail Operations, Marketing Director. Managing a team of 6 but acting as deputy in dept of circa 70 staff. Producing sales targets for 840 stores used for store managers and Area Managers bonus targets, managing a bonus budget of £7m.
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Cooltrader Limited
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United Kingdom
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial and Distribution Controller
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Oct 2005 - Oct 2012
Number 1 in Finance reporting into the Cooltrader Managing Director and Iceland Executive Committee. 3rd in responsibilty for the overall management of the 59 store chain company of circa £60m. Managing £2m Distribution function with 50 employees and 3 direct reports. Managing the transactional side of finance including sales ledger, purchase ledger, treasury and payroll. A key role in the launch of Home Delivery from store and new wholesale business including store operation… Show more Number 1 in Finance reporting into the Cooltrader Managing Director and Iceland Executive Committee. 3rd in responsibilty for the overall management of the 59 store chain company of circa £60m. Managing £2m Distribution function with 50 employees and 3 direct reports. Managing the transactional side of finance including sales ledger, purchase ledger, treasury and payroll. A key role in the launch of Home Delivery from store and new wholesale business including store operation, resource planning and delivery vehicle roll out. Identifying new stores for acquisition including site visits and financial ROI and payback modelling. Produce ideas and slogans to advertise products on window posters and leaflets. Show less Number 1 in Finance reporting into the Cooltrader Managing Director and Iceland Executive Committee. 3rd in responsibilty for the overall management of the 59 store chain company of circa £60m. Managing £2m Distribution function with 50 employees and 3 direct reports. Managing the transactional side of finance including sales ledger, purchase ledger, treasury and payroll. A key role in the launch of Home Delivery from store and new wholesale business including store operation… Show more Number 1 in Finance reporting into the Cooltrader Managing Director and Iceland Executive Committee. 3rd in responsibilty for the overall management of the 59 store chain company of circa £60m. Managing £2m Distribution function with 50 employees and 3 direct reports. Managing the transactional side of finance including sales ledger, purchase ledger, treasury and payroll. A key role in the launch of Home Delivery from store and new wholesale business including store operation, resource planning and delivery vehicle roll out. Identifying new stores for acquisition including site visits and financial ROI and payback modelling. Produce ideas and slogans to advertise products on window posters and leaflets. Show less
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Dimension Data
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South Africa
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Manager
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Aug 2001 - Sep 2005
Head of Finance for a £30m turnover Electrical Engineering business, part of a global IT solutions Plc with turnover £2bn. Managing a team of 8 finance staff and reporting to the Group FD. A pivotal control and gatekeeper for key finance information delivering all weekly and monthly financial reports to tight deadlines. Managing the Transactional finance function including sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and treasury. Managing the year end audit and producing statutory… Show more Head of Finance for a £30m turnover Electrical Engineering business, part of a global IT solutions Plc with turnover £2bn. Managing a team of 8 finance staff and reporting to the Group FD. A pivotal control and gatekeeper for key finance information delivering all weekly and monthly financial reports to tight deadlines. Managing the Transactional finance function including sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and treasury. Managing the year end audit and producing statutory accounts. Show less Head of Finance for a £30m turnover Electrical Engineering business, part of a global IT solutions Plc with turnover £2bn. Managing a team of 8 finance staff and reporting to the Group FD. A pivotal control and gatekeeper for key finance information delivering all weekly and monthly financial reports to tight deadlines. Managing the Transactional finance function including sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and treasury. Managing the year end audit and producing statutory… Show more Head of Finance for a £30m turnover Electrical Engineering business, part of a global IT solutions Plc with turnover £2bn. Managing a team of 8 finance staff and reporting to the Group FD. A pivotal control and gatekeeper for key finance information delivering all weekly and monthly financial reports to tight deadlines. Managing the Transactional finance function including sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and treasury. Managing the year end audit and producing statutory accounts. Show less
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Voisey & Co
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United Kingdom
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Accounting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainee Accountant
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Sep 1997 - Aug 2001
Preparing key financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Completion of tax returns such as VAT, Income and Corporation Tax. Team leader for external audits for the largest companies of the 100+ year established business. Preparing key financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Completion of tax returns such as VAT, Income and Corporation Tax. Team leader for external audits for the largest companies of the 100+ year established business.
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