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Redhill, Gb

Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom

Victoria, London, United Kingdom

➡️ EcoWorld London (EWL) is an award-winning real estate developer. ❇️ I was part of the MI team (Management Information) and worked with Finance and Operational teams to develop MI reporting, operational performance and other business KPI’s. I was responsible for the implementation and development of systems, practises and processes which aligned with EWL Group Policies, and worked closely with end users to resolve system/process issues and implement… Show more ➡️ EcoWorld London (EWL) is an award-winning real estate developer. ❇️ I was part of the MI team (Management Information) and worked with Finance and Operational teams to develop MI reporting, operational performance and other business KPI’s. I was responsible for the implementation and development of systems, practises and processes which aligned with EWL Group Policies, and worked closely with end users to resolve system/process issues and implement solutions.Responsibilities also included promoting high internal controls and managing data quality to protect the integrity and data accuracy of reports, building and managing effective working relationships with various levels of stakeholders, and managing monthly drawdowns for allocated schemes to ensure sufficient short term funding was in place and suppliers were paid in timely fashion.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⭐️ Designing and developing a suite of MI reports and dashboards in Power BI that support the business and facilitate enhanced reporting. Benefits included; enhanced visibility on weekly/monthly sales achieved & sales performance versus plan, identifying buyer trends, enabling board information that previously took 2 days to produce to now be available in real time, and reducing the value of aged debt by 30% over several months.⭐️ As super-user of our CRM Dynamics 365, overseeing both the implementation and a number of systems improvements, for example the replacement of manually created reservation forms with system-automated ones, thereby reducing the possibility of human error and enhancing the quality of data.⭐️ Producing a range of data-driven analytical reports on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis to key stakeholders. Show less

Westminster, London, United Kingdom

➡️ A construction and support services business. ❇️ I worked in the facilities management side of the business on a key contract within the Civil Government & Defence sector (DEFRA). I provided a project control, reporting and analysis service to project managers (PMs), senior management and the client. I worked closely alongside the PMs to agree project valuations, estimates to completion, billings, retentions, debtors and cash flow. I also managed the projects budgeting and… Show more ➡️ A construction and support services business. ❇️ I worked in the facilities management side of the business on a key contract within the Civil Government & Defence sector (DEFRA). I provided a project control, reporting and analysis service to project managers (PMs), senior management and the client. I worked closely alongside the PMs to agree project valuations, estimates to completion, billings, retentions, debtors and cash flow. I also managed the projects budgeting and forecasting processes, client billings, Work in Progress (WIP) & debt management.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 ⭐️ Reduced WIP by improving operational engagement and interacting directly with subcontractors to resolve outstanding WIP issues. This enabled me to raise £600k of additional invoices and reduce aged WIP by 70% in 4 months.⭐️ Designed a financial model that enabled real-time reporting of WIP levels and a more pro-active approach to controlling WIP going forward, which in turn improved working capital.⭐️ Contributed to Business Unit's achievement of exceeding 2017 H1 cash collection target by £5m.⭐️ Designed financial models that increased both the level of detail captured and improved the accuracy of budgeting and forecasting future project works. Show less

Westminster, London, United Kingdom

❇️ I provided finance business partnering support to bridge the gap between Finance, Commercial and Operational teams in order to maximise revenue growth opportunities and drive cost efficiencies. I also produced and developed various management information (MI) to understand key performance drivers, including monthly Cost Value Review (CVR) analysis and presented to senior management.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⭐️ Enhanced the accuracy of actual costs reported for projects… Show more ❇️ I provided finance business partnering support to bridge the gap between Finance, Commercial and Operational teams in order to maximise revenue growth opportunities and drive cost efficiencies. I also produced and developed various management information (MI) to understand key performance drivers, including monthly Cost Value Review (CVR) analysis and presented to senior management.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⭐️ Enhanced the accuracy of actual costs reported for projects by working closely with the Operational teams at site level to ensure a robust receipting process was in place and adhered to.⭐️ Created and embedded an efficient and largely automated rolling forecast process which was incorporated into the monthly MI reviews. Show less

Mitcham, Surrey, United Kingdom

➡️ A leading manufacturer of plastic tableware and accessories. ❇️ I prepared the monthly management accounts pack and conducted detailed variance analysis including commentaries explaining to senior management the underlying reasons behind the significant variances from plan. I also produced monthly cash flow statements reconciling them to the Balance Sheet, prepared aged debtor reports, and managed product costings for all incoming non-standard product enquiries.𝐊𝐞𝐲… Show more ➡️ A leading manufacturer of plastic tableware and accessories. ❇️ I prepared the monthly management accounts pack and conducted detailed variance analysis including commentaries explaining to senior management the underlying reasons behind the significant variances from plan. I also produced monthly cash flow statements reconciling them to the Balance Sheet, prepared aged debtor reports, and managed product costings for all incoming non-standard product enquiries.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⭐️ Submitted a proposal to the Board influencing decision regarding adoption of a new ERP system.⭐️ Created high value analyses on top products & customers supporting achievement of business targets. Show less

Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom

➡️ A leading European leasing and asset finance provider. ❇️ I was part of the Financial Reporting team where my main duty was preparing the monthly financial results pack and ensuring its timely issuance to parent company ING Leasing in Amsterdam. I also prepared liquidity reports assessing how well matched for interest rates the portfolio was in relation to debt as it amortised, and managed a number of regulatory reporting requirements e.g. Office for National Statistics… Show more ➡️ A leading European leasing and asset finance provider. ❇️ I was part of the Financial Reporting team where my main duty was preparing the monthly financial results pack and ensuring its timely issuance to parent company ING Leasing in Amsterdam. I also prepared liquidity reports assessing how well matched for interest rates the portfolio was in relation to debt as it amortised, and managed a number of regulatory reporting requirements e.g. Office for National Statistics submissions.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⭐️ Reduced month end close by 2 days through strong organisational and time management skills.⭐️ Managed a project to upgrade the accounting system to a newer version which was delivered on time and with minimal disruption to the business.⭐️ Created a financial model to support the reporting tool Hyperion Financial Management and enhance the quality of reporting. Show less

Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom

❇️ I assisted in the preparation of the monthly financial results pack. I also managed back office treasury duties such as the daily recording of treasury activities and reconciling the cashbooks to the bank statements.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⭐️ Improving treasury controls by drawing up an authorisation matrix detailing permitted signatories and authorisation limits of payments and new contract agreements.

Gatwick, West Sussex, United Kingdom

➡️ A large shipping company that provided international container transportation. ❇️ I was part of the Management Accounts team and produced monthly revenue and cost performance summary reports for senior management. I also acted as a partner between Finance and Operations to assist in the collection of budget information. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⭐️ Improving the quality of information being input into the Budget Model by working closely alongside the cost… Show more ➡️ A large shipping company that provided international container transportation. ❇️ I was part of the Management Accounts team and produced monthly revenue and cost performance summary reports for senior management. I also acted as a partner between Finance and Operations to assist in the collection of budget information. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⭐️ Improving the quality of information being input into the Budget Model by working closely alongside the cost centre managers and highlighting the importance of their contributions. Show less

Gatwick, West Sussex, United Kingdom

❇️ My primary function was to support the Accounting Analysts in their production of the Estimated Performance Summaries (EPSs) and this involved extensive use of internal systems to acquire/upload data.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⭐️ Promotion to Accounting Analyst in recognition of my quick understanding in the role.

Cima, Accounting

Ba (Hons), Economics, 2.1

'A' Levels, Economics (A), Business Studies (A), French (D)

Gcse'S, 10 Subjects, 1 A*, 4 A'S, 4 B'S, 1 C