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A highly motivated and experienced finance professional with a strong background of financial control (inc SOx compliance) and financial reporting with a focus on delivering finance transformation, process improvements and project management. Strengths include extensive team leadership skills with a proven track record of delivering business objectives. With experience of automotive, construction and multi-site retail businesses, can work at all levels of the business and has worked extensively with an overseas shared service centre (SSC) with 50 indirect reports.Using my communication skills, I have a passion for demonstrating how finance can add value in an organisation by driving efficiencies and strengthening controls in processes and working closely with key stakeholders often in a multi-site retail environmentSpecialties: Implementation of GL systems (Oracle Fusion, CODA, Agresso)SOx compliance and scope out of CIS scheme into existing systems.AP functional expertExtensive working with Shared service centre in Budapest, including initial set up and transfer of Accounting, AP and cash functions, improving processes and developing KPIsIntegration of business units and realising synergies with people and systemsAudit lead with IFRS and UKGAAP reporting and translation
Westbury Street Holdings
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Uk And I Financial ControllerWestbury Street HoldingsAscot, Gb
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Uk&I Financial ControllerWestbury Street Holdings May 2024 - PresentReading , Berkshire , Gb
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Head Of FinanceGame Digital Aug 2023 - May 2024Basingstoke, Hampshire, Gb -
Financial ControllerGame Digital Oct 2019 - Jul 2023Basingstoke, Hampshire, Gb
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Head Of Financial Control, Northern RegionAvis Budget Group International Jun 2013 - Sep 2019Bracknell, Berkshire, Gb -
Finance Transformation ManagerAvis Budget Emea Ltd Oct 2012 - Jul 2013Implementation of Finance projects to the EMEA region - Chart of Accounts, Cost centre Hierachy etc.. Liasing with FCs across EMEA to manage feedback and resolve issuesBalance sheet review for EMEA region, reporting findings to EMEA CFO.Support Finance teams through transitional changes and drive change in EMEA region
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Sox Implementation Project ManagerAvis Budget Group Emea Jan 2012 - Sep 2012Bracknell, Berkshire, GbImplement SOx compliance programme for Avis UK businessResponsibility for communication, training and behaviour changes in the UK teamsWeekly reporting to US & EMEA boardImplementing controls and redesigning ineffective controls, working with business owners.Testing and evidence gathering of control activities and liasing with auditors
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Assistant Financial ControllerAvis Budget Group Emea Jan 2008 - Dec 2011Bracknell, Berkshire, GbResponsible for Monthly and Statutory Reporting. Managing accounting team and responsibility for the treasury function and general ledger
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Assistant Financial ControllerAvis Budget Group Emea Jan 2008 - Dec 2011Bracknell, Berkshire, GbManage & Develop the Accounting team (6 staff - 3 Quals, 2 PQ) Cash flow forecasting and Cash Champion responsibilities - delivering capital saving £10mResponsible for the integrity of the General Ledger (UKGAAP & IFRS) for Avis & Budget brandsResponsibility for Month End reporting, forecasting, including variance analysis to Board & GroupResponsibility for £180m Cash flow function - including external financingManagement of balance sheet control reconciliation's and financial controlsAudit lead for external auditors, also completed 1 month internal audit assignment overseas.Indirect Responsibility for Accounting and Payable functions at Shared Service Centre in Budapest, Hungary including regular measurement of KPIs - results improved 30% over 2 years.Restructured team for changing demands of the business & delegating responsibilities to teamImplementing constant improvement projects - CODA Workflow (Paperless invoicing system)
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Senior Financial Accountant/ Assistant Accounting ManagerAvis Rent A Car Uk Jul 2005 - Dec 2007Manage 3 staff including performance reviewsResponsibility for the integrity of the General Ledger & Statutory AccountsImplementation of new Accounting system (CODA)Leading a number of successful projects to improve operational and commercial reportingStaff representative for redundancy and pension ForumsSet up and roll out of Training course for Non Finance Managers
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Fleet AccountantAvis Rent A Car Uk May 2002 - Jul 2005Responsibility for Fleet bookkeeping entries including Depreciation calculationsManaging Asset Database of 15,000 vehicles and liaising with IT for daily running of systemControl of Fleet Receivables, including liaising with manufacturersFinancing of vehicles, including cash forecasting and structuring deals with Finance Houses
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Assistant Management AccountantAvis Rent A Car Uk Sep 2001 - May 2002Reporting to Finance ManagerResponsibility for monthly UK receivables pack with reports submitted to European HQResponsibility for key balance sheets accounts including suspense and insurancesResponsibility for month end closure of Purchase Ledger
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Finance SupervisorBerkeley Homes Sep 1999 - Sep 2001Aurora, Co, UsSupervising four financial staff members & managing Purchase Ledger, month end etc..Implemented the introduction of CIS payments scheme, liaising with Inland Revenue Managing the car fleet - (i.e. negotiating, buying new cars, invoice queries, buying new cars) -
Assistant AccountantBerkeley Homes Jan 1999 - Sep 1999Aurora, Co, UsAssistant to the Financial DirectorPerforming month end reporting pack & bank reconciliations and forecasting
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Senior Purchase Ledger ClerkBerkeley Homes Dec 1997 - Jan 1999Aurora, Co, UsPerforming purchase ledger duties (Coding, matching, batching etc)
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Purchase ControllerLex Retail Group Jan 1995 - Dec 1997Purchasing Ledger administration including stocktaking of Petrol Forecourt and Parts Departments with multi site responsibilities
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Purchase Ledger AssistantAna Trading Company Jan 1994 - Jan 1995General Purchase Ledger and Accounting duties
Colin Yates Skills
Colin Yates Education Details
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Ftc KaplanAccounting -
University Of West LondonAccounting
Frequently Asked Questions about Colin Yates
What company does Colin Yates work for?
Colin Yates works for Westbury Street Holdings
What is Colin Yates's role at the current company?
Colin Yates's current role is UK and I Financial Controller.
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What schools did Colin Yates attend?
Colin Yates attended Ftc Kaplan, University Of West London.
What skills is Colin Yates known for?
Colin Yates has skills like Accounting, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Management, Budgets, Finance, Financial Audits, Change Management, Internal Audit, Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Negotiation.
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