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Poole, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Poole, Uk

The Poole Agency Ltd - Providing content and social media support in the professional cycling industryAchievements:Established company financial strategy to support business growth. Implemented efficient tax schemes that benefited the business and created an increase of 30% on Net Profit. Advised on key adjustments to pricing models to support greater profitability. Produced and implemented model for profitable year one and year two startup.Tasks:• Created comprehensive Budgets, Forecasts, monitored and controlled costs against set targets• Developed agile working Cash Flow model and weekly Forecasts • Delivered analysis of financial performance and Monthly Management Accounts packs for the Board of Directors• Controlled and produced reports for the Statement of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet• Communicated Financial information to Budget holders to monitor and report on variances• Created the costing process to ensure company margins are achieved to ensure profitability• Worked closely with customer deliverables and project progression• Created and managed customer & supplier credit and contract terms, payment approval, and credit control• Established effective VAT scheme, submission returns, and compliance • Managed company policies regarding cash requirements, debts, taxation, equity as appropriate• Leased with external Audit and assisting in the preparation of annual accounts and Corporation Tax returns • Managed company, IT, HR and dealt with outsourced non-core activities of the business of Payroll

Poole, Uk

Marine Components International - Retailer and Distribution Centre of international premium products in the leisure marine industry for the UK.Achievements:Formulated & implemented new company policies & financial control systems across the entire business structure.Controlled core business activities: Sales, Service, Distribution, and Finance.Increased Turnover by 40% and achieved the company’s first £1m.Established, negotiated, and secured long term repayment plans for historical outstanding debts. Closely monitored and managed the negative effects of currency exchange rate decrease that affected the business for 9 months.Revaluated all stock, established new control policies and processes.Tasks:• Developed plans, scenarios, objectives & priorities established by the Board• Restructured and reorganised company processes and procedures across all business departments: Sales, Operations and Finance • Established best practice to ensure operating objectives & standard of performance are understood and owned by employees• Represented the company to major customers and supported key commercial decision making• Directed revised strategy towards profitable growth, established Budgets, and Forecasts • Closely controlled Statement of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet• Delivered and prepared Monthly Management Accounts, presented to the Board of Directors• Established pricing policies and commercial structures• Closely monitored operating & financial results against plans & budget approved by the Board of Directors • Established a new stock control policy in line with the Japanese Parent company (Yamaha) • Established new Credit Control policy• Negotiated repayment plans for outstanding debt• Controlled, monitored, and adjusted working Cash Flow of the company• Ensured VAT & EC submissions are filed on time and in line with HMRC requirements• Outsourced non-core business activities: IT, Payroll and HR Consultancy

Poole, Uk

Air Bearings Ltd - Leading designer and producer of air bearing solutions for CNC machinery Achievements:Provided strategic & financial guidance to the CEO and Board of Directors on creating 4 major restructuring plans, concerning the future of the companies. Outsourced non-core business activities: HR, IT, Payroll and LegalDirected and controlled financial and fiscal aspects of both UK & German entities.Reported to and worked closely with the Japanese parent company to implement new procedures and best working practices. Tasks:• Ensured UK company acted in accordance with UK Accounting standards• Ensured German subsidiary acted in accordance with German regulations and have appointed German Audit team • Responsible for the company tax submissions and payments for both countries (UK & Germany)• Advised on company strategy and process redesign plans• Directed redundancy and rationalization process • Implemented company seizure plans and ROI analysis• Delivered and prepared Budgets, Forecasts, Profit & Loss and Balance sheet analysis, Cash Flow management• Communicated Financial information to Budget holders of different departments, to monitor and report on variances • Controlled and delivered Consolidated Management Accounts for 2 companies (UK & Germany) to the parent Japanese company (VM Mechanics), ensured accounts delivered on time• Presented Management Accounts Analysis to Directors and Senior Management• Managed and trained a small accounts team• Responsible for Managing Accounts Payables & Receivables, ensured payment terms are followed as per company policy.• Ensured multicurrency bank accounts are reconciled • Leased with external auditors for the preparation of Year End Accounts

Poole, Uk

KitBrix Ltd - Retail Product Manufacturer & Distributor of sports bagsAchievements:Worked closely with the Board of Directors to identify, establish company strategy, planning, and procedures. Monitored, analysed cost differences on the product line for B2B and B2C modelsAdvised on variances to help with future decision making.Providing counsel on new company formation in the UK and the USA.Tasks:• Prepared Budget, Forecasts in line with organisation Business Plan • Provided information on Cash Flow and analysed business expenditure• Established Product Costing pricing and reported on variations in monthly reporting meetings• Controlled and prepared Monthly Statement of Profit & Loss along with Balance Sheet• Submitted and Prepared Quarterly VAT returns• Advised and established on credit terms offered to the customers and ensure timely credit control function • Prepared Multicurrency forecasting and planning • Monitored company performance against agreed KPIs and strategy milestones • Prepared Annual accounts, assisted auditors with the information required

Poole, Uk

Merlin Entertainment plc - Second world largest entertainments company of theme parks and attraction centers Achievements:Assisted Financial Controller in the realisation of financial planning and commercial performance.Supported timely and accurate completion of the annual Business Plan, Capex Planning, Budgeting processes, Monthly P&L, Working Capital, and Cash Flow.Responsible for the management accounting process supporting Group deadlines.Tasks:• Conducted Added Value Analysis for Midways business division to support management and onward decision-making process• Ensured review of all Balance Sheet accounts reconciled and Fixed Assets registers on a monthly basis to ensure all entries are appropriate • Produced Monthly Statement of Profit and Loss, Cash Flow reports for four attractions• Leased and communicated efficiently with attraction business Managing Directors

Poole, Uk

Drum Cussac - Global security consultancy and risk management companyAchievements:Reported to the Board of Directors and Venture Capitalist investors on Pipeline Analysis, month end accounts for Trade Review Meetings. Worked closely with the Board of Directors to analyse global economical impacts, potential opportunities, and threats.Tasks:• Provided Cost and Trend Analysis for Projects on Revenue, GM, Customer, Service Line, Business Unit• Prepared Actuals vs Budgeted Variance Analysis for Overheads of Business Units and Cost Centre• Re-organised and enhance current processes used in Business Units, delegated responsibilities and tasks to junior members of staff • Prepared reconciliation and detailed analysis for overseas Subsidiaries in multicurrency for UK reporting’s in pounds sterling

Poole, Uk

Drum Cussac - Global security consultancy and risk management companyAchievements:Provided support to the Business Unit Director, Operations Managers, and Business Development team with the development of the costing and customer pricing process.Supported Trade Review Meetings and assisted the Director to present and discuss financial information.Tasks:• Provided accounting for Withholding Tax, applying Intercompany Chargers, dealing with Global Submissions that relate to the Business Unit• Delivered Monthly Accounting Trade Review Pack, analysed and highlighted variances for Sales, Cost of Sales, Overheads, Margins and Profits • Presented Financial information to the Board of Directors and representatives of Investor Group• Provided pricing tables for RM Business Unit• Produced annual Budgets, quarterly Forecasts, and 3-year Business Unit plan

Cgma, Accounting And Business/Management

Aat Accountant Technician, Accounting And Finance

Honours Degree Level 1, Tourism And Travel Services Management