Appointed as a Finance Business Partner to the Thames Enterprise Park next generation manufacturing, logistics and energy hub development to provide support and collaborate with central finance accounting and Thames Enterprise Park development teams to ensure financial integrity and cost-effective development delivery.

I was appointed as Financial Reporting Analyst and later promoted to Head of Operational Finance in 2017 to oversee all aspects of client financial reporting and develop and maximise profitable relationships with real estate fund controllers.I lead a team comprising a Senior Operations Accountant, Assistant Operations Accountant and 2 finance Assistants, with ownership of performance management and development and report to Finance Director.In my role I oversee delivery of financial commitments outlined in all accommodation management agreements in line with cycles dictated by clients. I implement necessary controls to adhere to strict reporting protocols, minimise outstanding debts on assets and manage client funds.I assist clients with sale of their assets, executing due diligence and coordinating deal closures to strengthen relationships and cultivate opportunities for future growth. My responsibilities include providing oversight of external audits for clients to ensure compliance with necessary requirements and react to their needs for additional analysis and reporting◼️ Developed automated rent schedule to capture asset revenue and coordinate with booking system, improving productivity by 60%, ensuring alignment with contractual deadlines and maximising fees.◼️ Directed external finance system support team to create operational budget interface to facilitate improved monitoring and reporting to clients, contributing to 8%-10% improvement in net income of assets and increasing Host management fees.

I was a member of the Finance Team reporting to the Finance Director, with direct management responsibility for Finance Assistant and project supervision for 2 Legal Officers. I was responsible for coordinating inputs from functional leads to create monthly Board reporting suite, incorporating management accounts, profit / cashflow forecasts and visual representations to aid analysis.I produced weekly dashboard for the MD to track and monitor progress of active projects against KPIs and present to Chairman and Board. My role managed the development appraisal schedule to reflect planning amendments and completions, enabling further property developments and revenue growth.I compiled and updated work progress schedule for all operational developments to maintain control of cost of sale allocations and consolidated cross-functional data to prepare balance sheet and P&L for upcoming budget periods.◼️ Redesigned process for compiling finance inputs to Board reporting suite, automating feed from Group finance system to save c30% in preparation time.

I was appointed as Management Accountant reporting to the Finance Director to monitor pre-planning, sales and marketing for budgets for active mixed use development projects. I reviewed cashflow projections following receipt of actual data and updating of land appraisals, reallocating and recalculating profits prior to data transfer to Group finance forecasting system. My role involved preparing the weekly forecast summary for all projects to capture any system adjustments caused by land appraisal movements, commentating on any material impact to cash or profits.◼️ Developed financial model to integrate development appraisals into the business plan, enabling the Board to make informed decisions on development opportunities with greater pace and agility◼️ Designed schedule to highlight weekly cashflow and profit movements reported from Berkeley Homes finance system, facilitating easier evaluation of data and identification of variances to report to Group finance function

I was initially recruited on a temporary basis as Assistant Accountant, later becoming permanent and then progressing to Management Accountant to oversee financial reporting for St George Central London Limited, including 5-year profit and cashflow forecasts and variance analysis.I reported to Finance Director with line management of Assistant Management Accountant and Assistant Accountant, overseeing input from finance function to monthly Board report. My role supported the Land & Planning function with data to inform land appraisals, uploading data to Group finance system and providing analysis on profit movements impacting divided yield. I created cost trackers to aid other functions track expenditure to identify any potential deviations from estimate and revise forecasts accordingly.◼️ Developed tracker for sales and marketing budget, a significant portion of any new development cost, to highlight variances against budget and protect profitability.06/2010 to 09/2011: MI Overseas (Pty), South Africa: Treasury Accountant07/2007 to 05/2010: International Trimmings & Labels Group (Pty), South Africa: Accounts Clerk

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Manny Sancho launched a letting company in 1998 called “Villa Sancho Properties”. This company is a natural extention to the sales division and thereby offers a complete service. In 2000 VERED Estates found themselves naturally driven and eventually specializing in New Developments mainly along the Atlantic Seaboard, and about to spread it’s wings to the inner suburbs. Manny has been in the forefront with these developments being actively involved in marketing , promoting and sales thereof. Over 15 years of experience in the industry and with so many property options and services that Manny has to offer –excellent opportunities and property ventures are ensured.