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Driving process Improvements, mostly in the Bodycote shared service centre based in Prague, which is responsible for all European transactional finance activities within the Bodycote group. Working with the various team leaders in Prague to establish best practices and control frameworks, then implement across all the country teams.Work with internal audit.

Macclesfield

Project managing the implementation of the Thomson Reuters OneSource tool for the production of statutory accounts across Europe. The project aims to standardise the statutory reporting process across Europe, by establishing common data templates which utilise the functionality within the Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP system. In addition, another key aspect of.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Responsible for identifying and analysing risks across all accounting and finance functions through the creation of risk and control matrices, as well as the implementation of more efficient methods of working.The Financial Controls and Risk team were also assigned to reviewing and improving the quality of balance sheet reconciliations, following the.

Macclesfield

Returning to Elior plc, to manage various Treasury projects within the Elior UK group of companies. These projects included the review and improvement of the current cashflow process, managed within the Elior Group tool Quantum, the transfer of bank accounts required as part of the new global banking “ring fenced debt” rules, PCI compliance, ensuring Elior.

Media City Salford Quays

Finance Manager for ITV Studios, managing a team of 10 staff. Responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts for a number of ITV’s production companies using the Thomson Reuters OneSource statutory reporting tool, as well as delivering monthly management reporting, budgeting and forecasting on behalf of ITV Studios.ITV Studios creates and produces.

Macclesfield

Undertaking a short term assignment, with specific responsibilities for the duration of the contract. In addition to managing a small team of three people, these responsibilities include:-- Achieving a successful September year end close for the four trading companies.- Preparation of statutory accounts for the four trading companies along with.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Heading up the UK Finance team for Markem-Imaje, I manage a team of four people, responsible for:-US GAAP reporting on a monthly basis, working to a 2 day closure and reporting timelineUK statutory reporting, including the transformation to FRS102Legal and insurance mattersBoth a DB and DC pension schemeCredit controlAll financial processingCompliance.

Initially seconded to PSA Building Management (North West) as part of a small Coopers & Lybrand consulting team to instigate a financial recovery. As a member of this team, and acting as Financial Accountant, I was integral in the transformation of a Civil Service finance function in excess of 50 staff into a much smaller, but effective and dynamic team.

Tennants are a Chemical Distribution company based in North Manchester, with a turnover in the region of £20m. I managed a team of 8 staff within the Accounts department, responsible for maintaining all the ledgers, as well as credit control. I was also responsible for the preparation of both quarterly managment accounts and statutory accounts, as well as.

Professional training, whilst gaining ny ACA qualification. A variety of audit and accountancy roles, leading up to having full responsibility for my own portfolio of twelve clients within the Business Support Group, reporting directly to the Partners.For these twelve clients, I was responsible for everything from providing basic bookkeeping support to.

Aca

Bsc (Hons), Management Sciences (Economics)

Activities and Societies: College Football and Cricket teams, Canoeing and Swimming clubs. The degree included courses in Economics, Law.

Education record