Steven Solanke. Ba (Hons), Fcca Email & Phone Number

Bournemouth, England, Gb

Andover, Gb

Andover, England, United Kingdom

Andover, England, United Kingdom

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

Thame, England, United Kingdom

Wokingham, Berkshire

Highly experienced Financial Controller adept at working within small high growth businesses. Bringing experience of the Pharmaceutical, Med Device and Clinical Trials sectors and understanding of stringent regulations. Able to take full ownership and accountability of the full day to day accounting function whilst having a keen commercial eye and focus on internal controls. A solid and dependable Financial Controller able to support a Finance Director with crystal clear clarity on the numbers. Managed the daily activities in the Finance department by collaborating with colleagues to maintain interpersonal relationships. Introduced cross functional training in order to produce impeccable management information that can be relied on by the Board. Consolidation of group accounts and treasury and built a solid relationship with internal and external stakeholders. Led by example by encouraging the attitude "Get it Right First Time" which resulted in positive energy and increased productivity.Project managed the implementation of a new ERP system. Processed and claimed R&D tax credit in excess of £300k. Produced KPI's to aid understanding of trends and analysis. The influx of USD required my hedging skills to mitigate the impact of Forex exposures.

Theale Reading

Led and mentored a team of accountants on a daily basis and ensuring the timely deliverance of management reports to aid the Leadership team in making informed decisions. Engaged with stakeholders at all levels. Maintained a solid internal controls, systems integrity and advised on the changes in financial regulations. Developed a new group stock system through Advance Finance Integrator (AS400 system) to aid the analysis of stock movements.Developed a solid Business Intelligent framework to promote transparency and one source of the truth across the business and in real time.

This was a project accounting role with focus on project profitability and management of subscriptions licences. Produced quality management information to aid the understanding of the trading position at any point in time.Business partnering with stakeholders and supported non-financial managers in understanding their cost centres results. Monitoring internal controls and maintenance of system integrity.Key AchievementsImplementation of project costing systemProcessed and claimed yearly R&D tax credit with supporting documents. Managed and coordinated the implementation of Business Information System.

Reading, United Kingdom