Responsible for the following:> annual budgeting> in-year forecasting> budget monitoring & reporting > KPI development & reporting> financial reporting to Executives & Board> ongoing improvement of financial management practicesOriginally an employee of Star2Star Communications, this was acquired by Sangoma in 2021.

I managed the budgeting and forecasting of all Departments in the organisation (totalling approximately £85m of expenditure and £20m of income). This includes preparing the figures for the annual Strategy and Estimate presented to Parliament; leading the internal annual budgeting exercise; organising mid-year budget and forecast reviews; reviewing and approving budget changes; and monitoring spend against forecast.I also had managerial responsibility for internal reporting processes such as monthly management accounts. My role involved liaising with Directors and Managers across the organisation to challenge spend against budget, and to resolve queries and issues, as well as liaison with senior management on organisational budget matters.I was also the Finance lead in our ERP system replacement project.

I assisted in managing the budgets of the organisation, including organisation of the annual budgeting exercise and mid-year reviews, and reviewing and approving budget changes, and partnering with departmental leaders to provide support and training.

Starting with the organisation as a trainee in 2009, I have progressed through the Chartered Accountancy qualification and became a qualified accountant in early 2012. I have been responsible for leading several audits including Charities and Companies Act audits.