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Bath, England, Gb

Bath, England, Gb

Bristol, England, Gb

TEG MJR is a Global Events company. We promote and produce concerts and events in a range of venues worldwide. MJR were acquired in August-19 by Australian based TEG (private Equity backed). TEG MJR is a 5-year-old entrepreneurial group of companies (6 UK Ltd companies) which has grown to a £25m turnover company in 4 years and employees 100 people.The role of Finance Director was a newly created role and a member of the SLT. The role has therefore led to the introduction of new processes and engagement with the business to support the new culture and expectations with a PE backed company:• Providing leadership to the business alongside the MD and COO.• Integration of the MJR business into the TEG model, including completion accounts, operational & cultural integration and delivering financial synergies and profitability.• Compliance for 6 UK & European entities with a varied business models and accounting process and procedures. Including company filing, HMRC, equity reporting and event compliance.• All finance, HR, and Legal day to day activities • Commercial strategy - identifying growth opportunities in the European market and creating governance & business models to test and review scenarios.• Leading the quarterly forecasting and budgeting cycle, liaising with the CFO, CEO &, business partners/functional heads to track performance against forecasts• Creation of a new finance organisation and system to support TEG business model.

Bristol, Gb

London , Gb

London , Gb

EE were acquired by BT plc in January 2016. The role supported BT and EE through the integration period. The aim, to ensure smooth transition of EE into the BT financial reporting framework.Responsibilities include:• Creating a strong communication framework between the EE and BT stakeholders – identify and integrate cultural/working practices, prioritise tasks, provide updates and support timely decision making• Identify key reporting framework for management vs. statutory accounting purposes• Agree opening balance sheet position - review of purchase price and completion accounts (in alignment with external consultants and auditors)• Identify and lead on creation of the new intercompany trading structure - including transfer pricing agreements (tax & audit considerations)• Support re-cut of the EE Ltd budget - reflect a new structure & ensure reporting systems in place to report in a timely & accurate manner and commercial sign off (ensure business objectives remain commercial focused)• Coordinate high volume of requests with minimal duplication of effort and align deliverables• Manage transition of staff from old to new structure (staff TUPE across to new BT teams)In November 2016 I graduated on the ICAEW Women in leadership course.

London , Gb

A challenging and exciting role - In an economy where 'cash is King' this role is pivotal in identifying and executing new ways to maximise working capital and protect liquidity. Due diligence process:• SPA (share purchase agreement) reporting and model & value generation• Monthly reporting and forecast for final purchase price (including modelling cash vs. shares consideration)Business as usual - Cash & treasury management:Delivered 6 half yearly cash and liquidity targets (shareholder dividend funded via cash target)• Protecting EE Ltd balance sheet & working capital position• Created and delivered cash/liquidity budget • Created & introduced monthly cash reporting packs, creating a suite of automated cash reports • Education – introduced expert sessions on cash and balance sheet Treasury policy, strategy and ensure robust forecasting, governance and controlo Covenant compliance and quarterly complianceo Capital Markets – from 2012 led on banking relationships (funding c.£2bn & transactional costs), ensure quarterly compliance (controls) and covenant managemento Financial derivatives – Hedges, CCIRS, SWAPSo Support annual ratings agency reviews (S&P and Moody’s)• Manage EE Ltd payables & receivables ledgers (partial ownership) - onshore and offshore: - Accounts payables – introduction of e-invoicing (OB10), identify & implement alternative funding - SCF (supply chain financing tool) & reverse factoring, offshore efficiencies, performance management & P2P process improvements – To benchmark as industry leadersCompleted an RFP for debt factoring (not implemented following purchase by BTSystems improvements – Move to ‘One’ SAP (combine 2 legacy systems), ongoing Treasury

London, Gb

The Head of Group FP&A and Consolidation is instrumental in understanding and shaping the financial reporting efficiency of the Group. Requiring both commercial and analytical skills, this position makes a significant contribution to reporting and information practices across a complex multinational Group undergoing rapid change. The role also influences strategic decisions by providing accurate, timely and insightful management information to the Board and senior operational teams. Responsible for producing consolidated forecasts and budgets and analysis thereof which facilitate forward-looking decision making and prioritisation of capital allocation. Responsible for management reports and setting reporting requirements, the role also reviews current practices, makes recommendations for significant improvement and drives these to implementation, ensuring that the function is aligned with evolving Group strategy. This includes working with operational finance teams in shaping a stronger Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function in order to anticipate business needs and provide enhanced financial information to the Board. Responsible for ensuring that appropriate operational systems, policies and procedures are in place to ensure that high quality financial management information is available to support and influence investment decisions.

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London, Gb

1 Year - CONTRACT ROLE

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London, Gb

London, Gb

Women In Leadership

Education record

Bsc 2:1, Geography And Geology