In my current position, I re-engineered the financial and commercial operations to provide senior leaders with valuable insights for strategic decision-making. This involved cultivating and developing relationships with banks, insurers, auditors, and tax authorities. I ensured effective communication and collaboration with pertinent stakeholders to optimise operational efficiency. Furthermore, I have designed and implemented an updated costing/pricing framework to precisely reflect production… Show more In my current position, I re-engineered the financial and commercial operations to provide senior leaders with valuable insights for strategic decision-making. This involved cultivating and developing relationships with banks, insurers, auditors, and tax authorities. I ensured effective communication and collaboration with pertinent stakeholders to optimise operational efficiency. Furthermore, I have designed and implemented an updated costing/pricing framework to precisely reflect production costs, enabling a thorough review of sales prices and margins for each product line.• Partnered alongside commercial director and web development company to design new commercial website which has grown to reach £1M in annual sales.• Directed team of 4 finance professionals by overseeing Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Management Accountant, and Credit Controller, as well as directly reported to Managing Director.• Implemented and executed innovative month-end reporting procedure by integrating fresh Board Reports to streamline reporting timeline by 6 days to enhance quality of information delivered.• Achieved substantial cost savings by bargaining with crucial vendors, securing 15% decrease in insurance expenses for 2 years and 23% cut in courier charges.• Orchestrated negotiation for 3-year contract for electricity and gas supplies, resulting in 31% cost saving. Show less

I played a key role in developing and implementing strategies aimed at mitigating risks and optimising commercial outcomes. Collaborating closely with senior leaders, I contributed to crafting and executing financial approaches aligned with organisational goals. As part of my responsibilities, I oversaw treasury and cash flow operations, including managing statutory audits and handling UK and international payroll duties. Additionally, I supervised tax compliance for both UK and global… Show more I played a key role in developing and implementing strategies aimed at mitigating risks and optimising commercial outcomes. Collaborating closely with senior leaders, I contributed to crafting and executing financial approaches aligned with organisational goals. As part of my responsibilities, I oversaw treasury and cash flow operations, including managing statutory audits and handling UK and international payroll duties. Additionally, I supervised tax compliance for both UK and global branches, ensuring adherence to local regulations. Preparation of management, group, and statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS guidelines was a core aspect of my role.• Led development of interface from website to accounting system and oversaw testing and implementation to successfully deliver new process within 12-week timeframe, resulting in saving of 5-7 days per month in processing time.• Reported to CFO, whilst administering team of 8 finance staff members managing Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger, Management Accountants, and Credit Control.• Oversaw consolidation of 4 different companies into Group and spearheaded all financial, tax, and treasury responsibilities related to acquisitions.• Obtained substantial cost reductions by negotiating with essential suppliers, resulting in 30% decrease in courier rates and 15% cut in travel expenses.• Revitalised data presentation by conveying personal perspective to both financial and non-financial parties. Show less