Key Achievements:

• Streamlined management reporting processes, reducing preparation time by 30%.

• Implemented budgeting and forecasting improvements, increasing forecast accuracy by 25%.

• Identified cost-saving initiatives across departments, saving £150,000 annually.

• Developed management dashboards, enhancing visibility of KPIs and operational performance.

• Mentored junior accounting staff, improving team efficiency and analytical capabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and analyse management accounts, reports, and dashboards for internal stakeholders.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

• Monitor departmental performance and analyse variances against budgets and forecasts.

• Develop financial models to support decision-making and strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with operational teams to provide financial insight and support business decisions.

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate reporting.

• Conduct cost analysis, including fixed and variable costs, to identify efficiency opportunities.

• Support management in pricing, project profitability, and investment analysis.

• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as requested by senior management.

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.

• Assist in internal and external audits by providing schedules and documentation.

• Implement and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.

• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve business performance.

• Liaise with finance, operations, and other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

• Participate in strategic planning and business case development.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Mentor and support junior finance staff, providing guidance and training.

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and professional standards.

• Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism in all financial activities.