In my role as Financial Controller for the independent schools and colleges, I ensured that the current systems and procedures were maintained and that the department complied with all group deadlines.Played a key role in transferring all the banking facilities to Lloyds, whilst ensuring there was minimal interruption to company procedures. Following the restructuring of the VAT group I was instrumental in setting up the new company invoicing procedures through a new holding company… Show more In my role as Financial Controller for the independent schools and colleges, I ensured that the current systems and procedures were maintained and that the department complied with all group deadlines.Played a key role in transferring all the banking facilities to Lloyds, whilst ensuring there was minimal interruption to company procedures. Following the restructuring of the VAT group I was instrumental in setting up the new company invoicing procedures through a new holding company. Set up the pension auto enrolment system.Played a pivotal role in moving the accounting systems to Sage 200. Show less

In my role I reported directly to the CEO and managed the finance team of 5 staff, who under my leadership significantly reduced the deadlines for producing statutory accounts and detailed monthly management accounts I played a key role in reviewing the financial viability of acquisition targets with the company expanding from 6 to 15 sites, and integrated the new sites into the group structure, and in addition was also responsible for property and legal issues including the financial… Show more In my role I reported directly to the CEO and managed the finance team of 5 staff, who under my leadership significantly reduced the deadlines for producing statutory accounts and detailed monthly management accounts I played a key role in reviewing the financial viability of acquisition targets with the company expanding from 6 to 15 sites, and integrated the new sites into the group structure, and in addition was also responsible for property and legal issues including the financial overview of construction projects I prepared detailed annual budgets and other financial presentations as part of my active commercial role in strategic discussions at Board and senior management meetings which was integral in our expansion and brand image discussionsMy retail experience ensured effective monitoring of sales trends and effective control over customer relations which together with my banking knowledge resulted in improved cash flow positionI was responsible for Finance Department which controlled over 1200 children accounts (t/o £7m) and 280 staff, and produced detailed procedures to ensure regular control and review over all income and expenditureMy networking skills enabled me to have effective liaison with key external parties including audit, taxation, and insurance, together with major suppliers resulting in annual savings against budgeted targets Show less

I was promoted to Finance Director and managed a team of 10 staff and up to 20 subcontractorsI had an active role in strategic meetings including providing commercial input regarding a structured expansion plan and monitoring of long term contracts and funding I played a key role in setting up and rationalising the group structure and introduced effective internal controls over the various income streamsI was responsible for overseeing the retail company and in reviewing weekly… Show more I was promoted to Finance Director and managed a team of 10 staff and up to 20 subcontractorsI had an active role in strategic meetings including providing commercial input regarding a structured expansion plan and monitoring of long term contracts and funding I played a key role in setting up and rationalising the group structure and introduced effective internal controls over the various income streamsI was responsible for overseeing the retail company and in reviewing weekly sales figures together with having effective control over property and financing issuesI prepared financial reviews of acquisition targets and was responsible for financial presentations and regular liaisons with our bankers and for negotiating additional finance when requiredI introduced flexible costing models to enable effective detailed review of major projects together with regular meetings with lead subcontractorsMy finance team was responsible for all financial and tax issues within the group’s 6 companies (t/o £7m) Responsible for company secretarial matters Show less

Employed in senior roles in 4 separate divisions covering retail, manufacturing, international and head office functionsResponsible for setting up finance department following relocation and with my auditing background introduced effective internal controls Managed department of 8 staff who improved reporting cycle for statutory accounts, management accounts and budgets In the retail operation I was responsible for financial overview of both the retail outlets together with the… Show more Employed in senior roles in 4 separate divisions covering retail, manufacturing, international and head office functionsResponsible for setting up finance department following relocation and with my auditing background introduced effective internal controls Managed department of 8 staff who improved reporting cycle for statutory accounts, management accounts and budgets In the retail operation I was responsible for financial overview of both the retail outlets together with the major sales outlets, and instigated regular reviews with divisional sales teams Was responsible for financial overview of manufacturing operation and instigated effective controls over procurement, costing and stock control Leading member of team involved in review and implementation of new accounting softwareResponsible for liaison and implementation of new treasury system in order to provide better control over exchange fluctuationsImplemented computerised system to improve analysis of departmental accounts to ensure better internal reviewsIntegrated UK division into the international accounts structure to ensure consistency of internal controls Show less

Seconded in senior role to Cadbury Schweppes to review breakdown of internal controls and preparation of statutory accountsSupervised audit of clothing company – 3 audit staff(Originally trained in smaller firm of Chartered Accountants)