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A Manufacturer of High Tech Optics into the Defence, Aviation and Satellite Sectors who also provide Tooling solutions. Turnover £100m. Reporting under UK and US GAAP. Key Responsibility upon joining was to bring the 15-20 day month end close to an 8 day accurate close. Managing a team of 14 (Financial Accounts, Cost & Inventory, Purchase Ledger and Sales ledger) This was achieved by revisiting the month end process, team structure, systems and process inefficiencies within and external to finance. The identification and implementation of best practice consistent with business processes. Ensure effectiveness of internal controls over Accounting and Financial Reporting. Also, upon joining a sale at the PE level took place on 30th Nov 17. Achieved a double year end Nov 17 and Dec 17. Achieved a sustainable 8 day close by June 18 which is now nearing a 6 day close. Delivery of annual Statutory accounts (3 UK Trading and 2 UK Non Trading) and implementation of new mandatory reporting i.e. Supplier Payment Reporting. Working as part of the SLT to provide, support, guidance and drive the strategy of the business in line with Excelitas expectations. Ensuring tax compliance within the UK. Coached the incumbent FC to take up the post of FD from Nov 18. Currently working on projects for Group until 29th March 19. I have MOD Security Clearance.

To assume repsonibility of the Financial Controllers role until suitable appointment made. To work with the FD in overseeing all company accounts and investments. Delivery of the Statutory accounts for 22 Legal Entities. Delivery of monthly management accounts and reporting to identify and comment upon results, trends and financial forecasts. Repsonibility for cash flow budgeting and reporting. To manage the day to day team (3 Management Accountants, 2 Purchase ledger, 1 Treasury) ensuring month end deadlines were achecieved whilst ensuring that all financail transactions were properly recorded. filled and reported.. To critique current processes and implement lean activities to increase performance of the team.

To take overall day to day responsibility of the finance function, Advising the board on all financial matters, Statutory reporting, Management reporting, Budgetary, forecasting & financial scenario planning, strong cash flow reporting including payment control., Compliance and Governance, Chair of the Pensions Trustees, To be results orientated, target setting, monitoring, reporting on and recommending corrective actions for finance and other key business departments i.e. manufacturing and purchasing person. Provide sound guidance on matters, being insightful and innovative when it comes to problem solving.