• Accurate Cash forecasting and Variance analysis on a daily basis & authorised payments & DDs in line with cut off times• Processed bank statements daily in ERP within agreed timelines & cleared all sub-ledger GL accounts ensuring open items are investigated and resolved - reduction in open items in GL from 5000+ to 0 (received special recognition)• Completed monthly reconciliation in accordance control guidelines ensuring accurate commentary provided for open items and submitting within the agreed timelines.• Prepared and post manual journals & managed queries received through to resolution• Provided controls training to cash management team to ensure that CM internal controls were understood and adhered to.• Acted as BCP (business continuity plan) focal point to co-ordinate testing, review BCP plans and implement improved BCP fall back processes.• Achieved Sigma Greenbelt certification.• Implemented a robust and fit for purpose business continuity plan for cash management• Lead and implemented new controls procedures and processes within the team (received special recognition).• Implemented a standardised approach for audits, reporting and updates.• Co-ordinated and monitored regular work instruction updates.

• People management (8 direct reports); coaching talent to promoted roles• Effectively managed daily team workload • Managing & motivating the payments team throughout difficult redundancy period, successfully redeploying all 8 direct reports• Provided coaching and guidance on learning and development• Leading local Six Sigma improvement initiative with a saving of £500k+• Control reviews to ensure that controls were implemented and operating effectively• Quarterly control owner confirmation with no control defects• Successful audit review & outcome• Gained valuable leadership experience