A dedicated, EY-trained and ACCA qualified finance leader with a degree in Auditing & Accounting, I have over a decade’s experience delivering best practice finance processes for demanding cross-sector employers. In addition to my in-depth expertise in technical accounting, management reporting, finance systems, business partnering and financial analysis, I am able to build effective finance teams.After beginning my career with a great foundation at EY, I progressed through financial and management accounting roles at UK employers, most recently earning promotion to Head of Reporting, leading a team of ten at a leading housing association, A2Dominion.My strengths include the ability to work closely with leadership to drive productive change initiatives, automating and modernising wherever possible, and bringing order, compliance and control to complex organisations.With a wealth of cross-functional and client-facing experience, I thrive on opportunities to collaborate with non-finance stakeholders, challenging where necessary and building rapport through flexible, supportive communication with people from all backgrounds.As a leader, I am passionate about setting a great example to staff through dedication to high levels of performance, as well as maintaining resilient perseverance towards constantly learning new skills. I have learnt how important it is to build productive, professional team dynamics by coaching, empowering and promoting emerging talent.I am always open to making new connections – please get in touch at nehalmanish@hotmail.com.Specialities:♦ Financial reporting, management accounts, statutory reporting.♦ Tax, VAT, corporate tax, HMRC, audit, governance, controls.♦ Transformation, change management, cost reduction, project accounting.♦ Finance business partnering, stakeholder management, decision support, budgets, forecasts.♦ IT finance systems, advanced Excel.