Finance Manager for 3 small units (2 manufacturing locations and one holding company). Responsible for overseeing control & reporting of the core financial processes for the businesses (including control and maintenance of payroll processing via SAGE 50 system). Interfacing with external accountants for reporting of management accounts to key external funding stakeholders, and preparation of statutory accounts under FRS102.

Divisional Reporting Manager for a £1bn manufacturing division.Responsibilities-Monthly Management Accounts & Monthly/Quarterly Forecast Preparation of monthly executive/management reports for distribution to GKN PlcReporting of monthly environmental and health & safety measurementsAttendance at Sub-division Operational ReviewsAnnual Budgeting Process control/validation/reportingHalf/Full Year Annual Accounts control/validation/reportingImpairment… Show more Divisional Reporting Manager for a £1bn manufacturing division.Responsibilities-Monthly Management Accounts & Monthly/Quarterly Forecast Preparation of monthly executive/management reports for distribution to GKN PlcReporting of monthly environmental and health & safety measurementsAttendance at Sub-division Operational ReviewsAnnual Budgeting Process control/validation/reportingHalf/Full Year Annual Accounts control/validation/reportingImpairment TestingReview and validation of new BI sales/order systemOversee implementation of Cognos BI Finance DashboardActing Finance Controller role for UK subsidiary, overseeing corporate governance and completion of UK GAAP statutory accounts production (incl use of OneSouce xbrl tagging systems)Other Ad-Hoc tasks -Analysis of Income Statement, ROS%, working capital (& other balance sheet movements) and cashflow items.Commentary for half year/full year investor questions, key highlights documents.Ad-hoc GRiP (audit) reviews at GKN locations.Member of GKN Group HQ Heatlh & Safety committee, ensuring HQ site meets statutory HS&E requirements and is safe working environment for colleagues. Show less

Divisional Finance Controller for the GKN OffHighway division had an annual turnover of c£400 to £500mm and a presence in 11 countries across 3 continents, the division is primarily involved in supporting the European and North American agricultural/construction markets through the production of wheel rims, axles, tractor attachment systems, PTO (power takeoff shafts) and gearboxes.Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director of the group the role required regular international travel… Show more Divisional Finance Controller for the GKN OffHighway division had an annual turnover of c£400 to £500mm and a presence in 11 countries across 3 continents, the division is primarily involved in supporting the European and North American agricultural/construction markets through the production of wheel rims, axles, tractor attachment systems, PTO (power takeoff shafts) and gearboxes.Reporting to the Divisional Finance Director of the group the role required regular international travel to attend operational reviews with the Division CEO and FD. Responsibilities-Monthly Management Accounts & Monthly/Quarterly Forecast Preparation of monthly executive/management reports for distribution to GKN PlcReporting of monthly environmental and health & safety measurementsAttendance at Sub-division Operational ReviewsAttendance at Quarterly Operational Review with CEO of GKN PlcAnnual Budgeting Process control/validation/reportingHalf/Full Year Annual Accounts control/validation/reportingImpairment TestingOther Ad-Hoc tasks -Analysis of Income Statement, ROS%, working capital (& other balance sheet movements) and cashflow items.Commentary for half year/full year investor questions, key highlights documents.Ad-hoc GRiP (audit) reviews at GKN locations. Show less

Finance Analyst wih GKN Auto Components reporting to the Divisional Finance Director. Role was as support to the Finance Director and the Financial Controllers of the reporting units. The group had an annual turnover of c£170m and was centered in 2 locations – Telford and Chesterfield.This was a new role where the tasks undertaken were often of an ad-hoc nature or in continuing development, however there were a number of specific areas within the role which occurred on a regular basis… Show more Finance Analyst wih GKN Auto Components reporting to the Divisional Finance Director. Role was as support to the Finance Director and the Financial Controllers of the reporting units. The group had an annual turnover of c£170m and was centered in 2 locations – Telford and Chesterfield.This was a new role where the tasks undertaken were often of an ad-hoc nature or in continuing development, however there were a number of specific areas within the role which occurred on a regular basis –-Consolidation & analysis of divisional monthly management accounts.-Preparation of monthly executive/management reports for distribution to GKN Plc.-Reporting of monthly environmental and health & safety measurements.-Review and analysis of capital expenditure projects post implementation to ascertain contribution and adherence to group capex policy.-Review of Internal Control procedures to ensure compliance, undertaking audits to check controls are being adhered to and evidenced.-Overseeing the implementation of GKN’s GRiP (Reporting Integrity Procedure) within the division & undertaking initial RU self-assessments in conjunction with Financial Controllers. This is a set of controls and procedures designed to ensure GKN’s control systems are -Monthly balance sheet reviews with Financial Controllers of reporting units within GKN AutoComponents-Attendance at monthly Operational Review meetings with the Automotive Division Chief Financial Officer, AutoComponents Finance Director and Managing Directors from reporting units.-Ad-hoc analysis of cost items, such as labour efficiency-Participating in half and full year stock takes as office manager. Show less

Business Accountant for the new Carillion Health division, with sole responsibility for the integrity, reporting and maintenance of the 2 separate finance systems and balance sheets.•Management Accounts – Responsible for the preparation of detailed management accounts for the 2 operating units.•Half/Full Year Accounts – Planning the half/full year timetable to guarantee all tasks were included, ensuring that both the requirements of the Plc & the external auditors had been fully… Show more Business Accountant for the new Carillion Health division, with sole responsibility for the integrity, reporting and maintenance of the 2 separate finance systems and balance sheets.•Management Accounts – Responsible for the preparation of detailed management accounts for the 2 operating units.•Half/Full Year Accounts – Planning the half/full year timetable to guarantee all tasks were included, ensuring that both the requirements of the Plc & the external auditors had been fully integrated within the plan. •VAT Reporting – Ensuring VAT regulations were complied with, completing VAT returns for the 2 separate legal entities, reconciling on a monthly basis the VAT return.•Cash Forecasting – Group finance required submission of a monthly rolling 12 month cash forecast for each business unit. •Weekly Cash Reporting – A weekly cash report was originated by the cashiers department, the Business Accountant was responsible for ensuring the reported cash balances were correct.•Budgeting/Forecasting - I was responsible for the creation and maintenance of a detailed working document for the annual budget & trading forecasts. •Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations Show less

In Sept 2001 Carillion moved towards a Shared Service structure for its functional departments, and I was the Assistant Business Accountant Infrastructure Services, Capital Projects and Rail divisions). As support to the Business Accountant I was involved in the following activities:-•Collating/preparing the monthly management accounts for the Business Group.•Preparing weekly bank reports and monthly cash forecasts for the Business Group. •Inputting/maintaining data on the… Show more In Sept 2001 Carillion moved towards a Shared Service structure for its functional departments, and I was the Assistant Business Accountant Infrastructure Services, Capital Projects and Rail divisions). As support to the Business Accountant I was involved in the following activities:-•Collating/preparing the monthly management accounts for the Business Group.•Preparing weekly bank reports and monthly cash forecasts for the Business Group. •Inputting/maintaining data on the chosen management accounts system and budgeting/forecasting system(s).•Taking an active role in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets.•Preparing statutory accounts packs for 2 entities.•Providing ad-hoc system support when required. Show less

Assistant Management Accountant in the Civil Engeering division of Carillion Plc, key tasks: •Supporting/covering for the divisions Management Accountant.•Input of monthly management accounts.•Cash reporting and cash forecast variance analysis.•Participating in preparation of quarterly re-forecasts, half year and full year budgeting.•Some systems administration work retained (mostly report queries/downloads).

I rejoined the accounts department of Tarmac Civil Engineering as an assistant accountant. This role was split between normal accounting duties and system administration. Principal Tasks:•Setting up, amending, maintaining & deleting user records.•Performing monthly system control account reconciliations.•Providing system support to users, running ad-hoc reports using SQL program.•Co-ordinating between finance and the IT department.•Undertaking, supporting further… Show more I rejoined the accounts department of Tarmac Civil Engineering as an assistant accountant. This role was split between normal accounting duties and system administration. Principal Tasks:•Setting up, amending, maintaining & deleting user records.•Performing monthly system control account reconciliations.•Providing system support to users, running ad-hoc reports using SQL program.•Co-ordinating between finance and the IT department.•Undertaking, supporting further system implementations (Incl. Centrac (rail maintenance company) & the BNRR joint venture.)•Supporting half year and year end accounts preparation. Show less

In February 1994 I became a member of the central support team for Tarmac Constructions new "CONAX" database accounting system. Principal Tasks•Setting up and maintaining test databases.•Support individual module testers.•Define and undertake system tests, report faults and test corrections.•Gain overall knowledge of system functionality.•Return to “home” divisions and set up and populate live databases.•Oversee and participate in parallel running… Show more In February 1994 I became a member of the central support team for Tarmac Constructions new "CONAX" database accounting system. Principal Tasks•Setting up and maintaining test databases.•Support individual module testers.•Define and undertake system tests, report faults and test corrections.•Gain overall knowledge of system functionality.•Return to “home” divisions and set up and populate live databases.•Oversee and participate in parallel running phase.•Awarded a Tarmac Team 2000 quality award for outstanding customer service. This was an internal competition where departments or individual members of staff were nominated by their peers. Show less

In October 1992 given both increased responsibility and workload, and promoted to Accounts Clerk. Principal Tasks•Responsible for the maintenance of all the a/c records for several small companies, including two international joint ventures and a small travel company (Tarmac Travel). •Treasury function on the Cairo Wastewater joint venture. •Preparation of the International Divisions yearend accounts to consolidation and tax stages.•Other duties such as reconciliation… Show more In October 1992 given both increased responsibility and workload, and promoted to Accounts Clerk. Principal Tasks•Responsible for the maintenance of all the a/c records for several small companies, including two international joint ventures and a small travel company (Tarmac Travel). •Treasury function on the Cairo Wastewater joint venture. •Preparation of the International Divisions yearend accounts to consolidation and tax stages.•Other duties such as reconciliation of both the main and sundry sales control accounts (value approx. 50 million pounds) and reconciliation of the division’s bank accounts.•Treasurer of the division’s charity committee, which raised approx. £14000 for various charities. The committee organised several fund raising events such as race nights, a sponsored walk and quiz night. Show less

In August 1989 taken on as Junior Accounts on secondment to Tarmac International Ltd. Principal Tasks•Raising of all cash book payments/receipts, and the reconciliation of the bank accounts to the cashbook. •Participation in preparation of the year end accounts for the first time, •Completion of both cost and general ledger reconciliation’s, helping complete the official Tarmac year-end accounts packs and dealing with external auditors and their queries.•Preparation &… Show more In August 1989 taken on as Junior Accounts on secondment to Tarmac International Ltd. Principal Tasks•Raising of all cash book payments/receipts, and the reconciliation of the bank accounts to the cashbook. •Participation in preparation of the year end accounts for the first time, •Completion of both cost and general ledger reconciliation’s, helping complete the official Tarmac year-end accounts packs and dealing with external auditors and their queries.•Preparation & input of cost/general ledger journals.•Preparation of both monthly/quarterly VAT returns. Show less

Joined Tarmac Construction Ltd as an YTS trainee on secondment to the accounts department of Tarmac International Ltd. During this training period my main duties included the input & processing of purchase invoices, raising/processing sales invoices and other general office duties.