Ashley Worrall Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

Purfleet, England, United Kingdom

• As a Finance Business Partner at Carpetright Ltd, I play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and strategic decision support within the logistics and supply chain function. Leveraging my extensive experience.
• Optimised Inventory Management: Resolved systemic issues in inventory management, improving working capital efficiency and releasing over £2 million to free cash flow.
• Developed Cash Flow Modelling: Created a dynamic cash flow model that accurately forecasts cash requirements, enhancing strategic financial planning.
• Enhanced Reporting Efficiency: Implemented bespoke reporting tools using Excel and PowerBI, reducing report generation time by over 50% and improving decision-making.
• Led Cost Reduction Initiatives: Conducted comprehensive reviews of purchasing strategies, resulting in a 20% reduction in stock levels.
• Leadership in Major Projects: Led analytics for consolidating Group-wide logistics into a central hub, increasing efficiency by 15% and reducing costs by 10%.Responsibilities:

Purfleet, England, United Kingdom

• In the role of Inventory Analyst at Carpetright Ltd, I was integral in optimising financial processes and enhancing inventory management. Leveraging my expertise in financial reporting, ERP system implementation, and.
• Implemented Financial Systems: Played a key role in developing and implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365, streamlining financial operations and enhancing data consistency.
• Improved Audit Processes: Strengthened interim and year-end audit support, reducing discrepancies and improving audit efficiency.
• Enhanced Risk Management: Identified and mitigated key inventory and supply chain risks, providing actionable insights to senior management.Responsibilities:
• Financial Reporting: Delivered accurate monthly group management accounts, critical for strategic decision-making.
• Accounting Standards Implementation: Ensured compliance with new revenue recognition and inventory policies.

Purfleet, England, United Kingdom

• As a Financial Operations Manager at Carpetright PLC, I played a crucial role in enhancing financial processes and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. My expertise in cash reconciliation, customer refund.
• Improved Cash Reconciliation Accuracy: Implemented an automated system for sales-to-cash reconciliation, reducing discrepancies by 40% and improving record accuracy.
• Enhanced Customer Refund Process: Streamlined the refund process, cutting processing time by 50% and boosting customer satisfaction by 20%.
• Drove Debt Recovery Improvement: Spearheaded a debt recovery initiative, reducing outstanding receivables by £5 million.
• Strengthened Audit Readiness and Compliance: Prepared comprehensive year-end financial deliverables, achieving positive audit outcomes with minimal adjustments.
• Team Development and Leadership: Successfully led and developed a team of ten finance professionals, increasing productivity by 30% through targeted training programs.Responsibilities:

Purfleet, England, United Kingdom

• During my time as a Business Analyst at Carpetright PLC, I played a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance across the company’s retail operations. My expertise in data analysis, KPI.
• Improved Store Performance: Conducted comprehensive performance analysis, leading to targeted interventions that increased overall store profitability by 10%.
• Cost Reduction: Negotiated new contracts and implemented energy-saving initiatives, reducing utility costs by 15% and saving £0.5 million annually.
• Implemented KPI Dashboard: Designed and launched real-time KPI dashboards, reducing the time to identify performance issues by 40%.
• Process Automation: Automated routine financial processes, saving over 80 hours per month in manual work.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Conducted cost-benefit analyses for strategic initiatives, improving project ROI by 15%.

Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom

• Whilst employed as a Business Analyst Assistant at Magnet Group Plc, I supported various financial and operational initiatives, contributing to improved efficiency and cost management across multiple branches. My role.
• Budget Management: Assisted in the development and tracking of branch budgets, ensuring financial discipline and reducing overspend by 15%.
• Expense Monitoring: Monitored and reported on operational expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities that resulted in annual savings in excess of £1.0 million.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analysed financial data and generated detailed reports for senior management, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Streamlined administrative and financial processes, reducing process time by 20% and improving efficiency.
• Support for Financial Planning: Provided support in financial planning and forecasting, contributing to more accurate financial projections and planning.

Cima, Accounting And Finance

Aat, Accounting And Finance

Nvq Level 2 Business Administration & Information Technology

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