Responsible for the performance of the Finance Department across the group of 4 companies/5 sites & Deputise for the Group FD in their absence.The role is responsible for:• Leading Board meetings on a fortnightly basis• Joint lead in audit process for all entities & attend opening & closing meetings• Working with the board and senior team to formulate strategies to drive improved performance• Group cashflow for all entities, short and long term • Implementation… Show more Responsible for the performance of the Finance Department across the group of 4 companies/5 sites & Deputise for the Group FD in their absence.The role is responsible for:• Leading Board meetings on a fortnightly basis• Joint lead in audit process for all entities & attend opening & closing meetings• Working with the board and senior team to formulate strategies to drive improved performance• Group cashflow for all entities, short and long term • Implementation of new software and improvements to existing systems• Review of Management Accounts with suggested actions• Consolidation of accounts into group view for presentation• Providing guidance to the Finance e team on accounting polices and procedures• Setting internal departmental targets• Escalation point on complex commercial tenders Show less

Responsible for identifying, analysing and driving improvements throughout the business, including travelling to other manufacturing sites within the group to provide support and advice.Site ResponsibilitiesFactory/Business Reporting and AnalysisReviewing internal processes and recommending & implementing improvements across departmentsIdentifying & prioritising departmental projects in terms of overall business performance.Sourcing and CAPEX of new machineryProduct… Show more Responsible for identifying, analysing and driving improvements throughout the business, including travelling to other manufacturing sites within the group to provide support and advice.Site ResponsibilitiesFactory/Business Reporting and AnalysisReviewing internal processes and recommending & implementing improvements across departmentsIdentifying & prioritising departmental projects in terms of overall business performance.Sourcing and CAPEX of new machineryProduct Costings & TendersStock Control Team ManagementProduction of BudgetsReview and Production of Recovery LevelsGroup WorkWork within the wider group structure includes:Group Cash Flow Management and Projections (across 6 companies)Implementing improved processes & management of Accounts Payable & Credit ControlProviding Advice to Senior ManagementProjection of FX requirements & assisting in the management of FX.Visiting group sites to share good practice Show less

Responsible for the progression of a brand new software business.Main Responsibilities- Company Secretary- Setting up and completing all accounting functions for 2 Companies- Managing 3rd Party Developers to improve the development of software- Testing of software- Creation of website in conjunction with 3rd party web developer- Client Consultancy- Creation of all supporting documentation for software- Creating new sales leads and partnerships- Management… Show more Responsible for the progression of a brand new software business.Main Responsibilities- Company Secretary- Setting up and completing all accounting functions for 2 Companies- Managing 3rd Party Developers to improve the development of software- Testing of software- Creation of website in conjunction with 3rd party web developer- Client Consultancy- Creation of all supporting documentation for software- Creating new sales leads and partnerships- Management Accounting for Clients and other Business advice as necessary- Design and creations of promotional material including brochures, adverts, and mailshots, Show less

Achievements• Implementation of strategic plan from inception to full roll out• Implementing and monitoring Company Budgets• Implementing management reports • Co-ordinating the implementation of an addition to the ERP system to ensure landed costs are automatically added on receipt• Introduction and monitoring of Materials and Labour Variance Analysis• Implementation of Project control document - Budget vs Actual Cost/Man time• Produced and presented the first 5… Show more Achievements• Implementation of strategic plan from inception to full roll out• Implementing and monitoring Company Budgets• Implementing management reports • Co-ordinating the implementation of an addition to the ERP system to ensure landed costs are automatically added on receipt• Introduction and monitoring of Materials and Labour Variance Analysis• Implementation of Project control document - Budget vs Actual Cost/Man time• Produced and presented the first 5 year plan• Analysed Factory utilisation to present a re-organisation of all units to improve capacity and reduce overheads • Creating a new product costing modelResponsible for:• Costing all new tenders and providing advice and information to the sales team• Producing Monthly reports and presenting to the Directors to including Profitability, Revenue & Factory Performance • Producing commentary to the Management accounts and presenting to the Directors• Post launch product reviews presenting variance analysis• Assisting and advising department heads as necessary• Analysing all areas of the company and providing advice on efficiency/cost savings• Assisting in supplier contract negotiation as necessary• Providing support to the FD and Directors as required• Management of the Stock Control Team• Production and Presentation CAPEX justification documents• Analysis of new OPEX.• Creation of excel models to facilitate greater efficiencies in across the business• Crystal Report writing to aid information extracts from Access Supply Chain• On going Cost analysis of the production area to improve efficiencies and reduce costs . including variance analysis.• Monitoring and updating of Overhead recovery rates. Show less

I was also promoted to manage the product development team• Successfully Project Managing the transition of 4 offsite warehouses into 1 main offsite warehouse & Managing the integration of accounts (Access dimensions) and 3rd party systems• Managing the product team to launch an entirely new range of accessories, by creating a new pricing structure, analysing margins and ensuring product is delivered on time.• Achieving shipping cost savings of over £35k within the first 9… Show more I was also promoted to manage the product development team• Successfully Project Managing the transition of 4 offsite warehouses into 1 main offsite warehouse & Managing the integration of accounts (Access dimensions) and 3rd party systems• Managing the product team to launch an entirely new range of accessories, by creating a new pricing structure, analysing margins and ensuring product is delivered on time.• Achieving shipping cost savings of over £35k within the first 9 months of joining• Reducing overall stock holding whilst maintaining low backorder levels• Creating an automated multi-currency distribution pricing calculator significantly improving speed & accuracy of margin & pricing calculations.• Building improved relationships with key customers including John Lewis• Creating a Delivery Cost Calculator to allow Management to make decisions on free delivery and delivery charges, with multiple variables.• Creating new forecasting spreadsheet to facilitate better stock control, with complex formulae allowing weekly tracking of sales on over 40 main lines, and 700 accessory lines.• Responsible for new and existing product costing & pricing & analysing margins, • Producing the company’s annual revenue and R&D budgets & monitoring (12m)• Production of monthly management reports for senior management meetings including moving annual totals, revenue & profit reporting, sales comparisons & analysis.• Stock control including warehouse management, forecasting, purchasing (£4m), & negotiation on all lines.• Supporting the FD & Accounts team in day to day accounting issues• Providing project support to all areas by creating and supplying tailored spreadsheet calculators and analysis of results• Working with the developer to improve the intermediary database platform to achieve time savings for the import of data to the accounts system, reporting data for all departments. Show less

Assist in the production of the Management accounts and Office Management for Headshift, & Managing the office administration team.Accounts (using quickbooks and netsuites) includingo Preparation of: VAT Returns, PAYE payments; Invoicing and Efficient Credit Control; Bank Reconciliations for all UK in Sterling and in Currencyo Responsible for the organisation of stat accounts audits and liaising with auditors whilst onsite & responding to issues raised.o Assisting in… Show more Assist in the production of the Management accounts and Office Management for Headshift, & Managing the office administration team.Accounts (using quickbooks and netsuites) includingo Preparation of: VAT Returns, PAYE payments; Invoicing and Efficient Credit Control; Bank Reconciliations for all UK in Sterling and in Currencyo Responsible for the organisation of stat accounts audits and liaising with auditors whilst onsite & responding to issues raised.o Assisting in Year End Accounts, and liaising with accountant throughout the year on issues arising o Moving accounts software systems from quickbooks to netsuitesHR includingo Creating/Reviewing Contracts and new personnel procedureso Calculation of gross salaries and overtime and arranging salary paymentso Collating information for P11D’s and ensuring information is correct and issued on time.o Providing advice on disciplinary and other HR issues.Office Management includingo Reviewing and advising on client contracts & NDA's, and liaising with clients to resolve issues.o Arranging the renewal of Insuranceo Health & Safety Management & Fire Officero Production of staff cost analysis model to allow accurate project analysis, using absorption costingo Production of reports and analysis tools for Management including cash flow Show less

PA, Accounts to Trial Balance and Office Management for 4 companies, Option Computers Ltd, ABC Ltd, Petstore Ltd and ABC Inc a US Company• Accounts to Trial Balance (TAS Books 3) includingo Preparation of: VAT Returns, PAYE payments; Invoicing and Efficient Credit Control; All Payments and Bank Reconciliations for all UK and Offshore Bank Accounts, in Sterling and in Currencyo Arranging and responding to issues raised in Year End Auditso Assisting in Year End Accounts, and… Show more PA, Accounts to Trial Balance and Office Management for 4 companies, Option Computers Ltd, ABC Ltd, Petstore Ltd and ABC Inc a US Company• Accounts to Trial Balance (TAS Books 3) includingo Preparation of: VAT Returns, PAYE payments; Invoicing and Efficient Credit Control; All Payments and Bank Reconciliations for all UK and Offshore Bank Accounts, in Sterling and in Currencyo Arranging and responding to issues raised in Year End Auditso Assisting in Year End Accounts, and liaising with accountant throughout the year on issues arising o Ensuring Companies House returns are completed and returned within deadlines• HR includingo Creating/Reviewing Contracts and new personnel procedureso Calculation of gross salaries and overtime and arranging salary paymentso Collating information for P11D’s and ensuring information is correct and issued on time.• Office Management includingo Liaising and responding to Attorney to ensure Trademark Applications are completed and obtained o Arranging the renewal of Insurance for all companieso Health & Safety Management & Elected Fire Officero Assisting the Sales/Marketing team on production of material when required o Production of NDAso Office Refurbishment o Production of reports and analysis tools for Management including cash flow and employee costings and staff time analysis.o General Office Management – Office Ordering, Meeting Supplies, Post, Scanning, Courier Arrangements etc• PA Duties to MD includingo Diary Management, Meeting Arrangement, Travel Arrangements (business and personal) etco Maintaining strict confidence with respect to sensitive issues, both business and personal• Option Computers Ltdo Completing Customer Operational Reviews and creating appropriate documentation and responseso Time Management reporting for Customers in relation to contract requirementso Creation of Quotations and assisting the sales team in the production of contracts and responding to RFP/RFI’s Show less

Achievements• Designed, created (in MS Access), and maintained the Student Financial Support database.• Project managed the introduction of new cross functional UCAS & SLC systems, and managing the implementation of the college Top-Up fees and bursary strategy• Created and maintained the Student Support internal student website• Solely responsible for the re-launch of the Student Union including setting up, recruiting for, and marketing the annual Fresher’s Fayre and Union… Show more Achievements• Designed, created (in MS Access), and maintained the Student Financial Support database.• Project managed the introduction of new cross functional UCAS & SLC systems, and managing the implementation of the college Top-Up fees and bursary strategy• Created and maintained the Student Support internal student website• Solely responsible for the re-launch of the Student Union including setting up, recruiting for, and marketing the annual Fresher’s Fayre and Union Elections 2 years running.• Initiation and organisation of Student Achievement Awards and Annual Ceremony.Responsibilities• Line Manager for three staff members, reporting to Finance Manager (on College Board)• Managing budgets totalling £350,000 (as an authorised signatory)• Quarterly, and annually prepared and delivered a formal 2-hour + presentation on the expenditure figures & procedural changes. This was made to a panel of up to 15 people including Principal, Assistant Principal, Deans, and Department Heads. • Sole responsibility for completing and reconciling annual funding returns for the LSC & HEFCE (Government bodies) • High attendance information and training presentations to: future students, parents, and local college heads.• Reviewing student grant applications and deciding the amount of grant allocations to be paid as per budget levels. • Creation & yearly updating of all college grant and bursary assessment procedures & payment levels.• Regular review of government regulations and the impact on the grant procedures and devising and implementing new processes systems to meet these changing requirements.• Producing internal and external promotional material and associated forms for the Department. • Preparation and supply of performance statistics.• Responsible for the budgeting and fiscal control of the Student Union • A member of the Interview Panel for positions within the department• Providing college wide staff training for new initiatives Show less

Achievements• Creating and maintaining patient database for mail shots general patient analysis• Setting up and maintaining Sage Line 50 from incomplete manual records.• Significantly reduced old debtor balances generating £60k within the first month.Responsibilities• All patient invoicing including cash and credit card reconciliation• Payroll, Credit Control & Sales Ledger, and Purchase Ledger and Bank Reconciliation’s• IT support for a small peer-to-peer… Show more Achievements• Creating and maintaining patient database for mail shots general patient analysis• Setting up and maintaining Sage Line 50 from incomplete manual records.• Significantly reduced old debtor balances generating £60k within the first month.Responsibilities• All patient invoicing including cash and credit card reconciliation• Payroll, Credit Control & Sales Ledger, and Purchase Ledger and Bank Reconciliation’s• IT support for a small peer-to-peer network – NT4. Show less