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• Managed all supply chain operations in line with new regulations following Brexit: Researching and managing commodity codes, reviewing existing processes, identifying possible risks• Developed strong relationships with international suppliers (including China), negotiated contracts, terms of cooperation, and prices, and prepared reports• Oversaw purchasing, forecasting, and shipping activities

• Served as the subject matter expert for compliance issues, developed and successfully implemented effective control systems, and provided assurance services to senior stakeholders• Ensured full compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Internal Control Framework, Company Policy Management Procedure, and Ofcom Metering & Billing Direction (General Condition C3) reporting requirements at all times• Developed Risk & Control Matrices• Owned the maintenance and communication process for local and corporate policies• Collaborated with senior management to address possible contingencies and provided in-depth support, leadership, and expertise on key issues identified through internal audit• Researched, established and optimised financial processes, systems, policies, and procedures based on industry best practices, and ensured that appropriate governance and control environment is in place• Prepared in-depth reports, presentations, and summaries for compliance monitoring Management Information (SOX, Metering, and Billing Control frameworks)• Championed security-conscious approach across all departments, raised compliance awareness, and enabled ongoing inter-departmental cooperation to carry out all processes within the business correctly, efficiently, and to highest quality standards

• Held full responsibility for the finance and purchasing functions within the business• Led the SAGE Implementation Project• Made key purchasing decisions, ensuring optimal quality and price at all times• Managed the sales and purchase ledger system and handled invoices, payments, VAT returns, Year-End reporting • Oversaw contracts, connected with new suppliers, and successfully negotiated contracts• Recognised potential opportunities to streamline business processes, developed powerful strategies, and enabled meaningful analysis of business metrics and performance through in-depth reporting• Prepared summaries and forecasts, presented to key clients, and updated client budgets following price fluctuations• Cooperated closely with Account Managers, internal and external clients, vendors, suppliers, business partners, third party agencies and various teams across the organisation

Purchasing for all business requirements, maintaining stock levels. Implementing all warehouse procedures.Also worked as the Facilities Manager for 2yrs during this time.