Summary
I can offer experienced financial controller/finance director services to SME's who would benefit from the skills and experience gained in over 16 years in commercial organisations, but on flexible terms to suit each individual business. Part time or short term assignments can be undertaken, avoiding both the costs of using recruitment agencies or the need to take on an employee on a fixed basis. Free no obligation initial discussion to understand your business needs and ascertain where I can help. Call 07903 458694 or email [email protected]
Offering the services of an experienced financial controller/finance director on flexible terms to suit your specific needs. Extensive experience of cash flow management including prolonged periods under very tight constraints, including production of daily cash flow analysis and forecasting where required. Very strong Excel skills, geared towards data input and extraction and the manipulation of data from existing systems, to create accurate management reporting that is easy and quick to update and maintain, whilst improving accuracy and efficiency. Review of processes and procedures to identify weaknesses and/or areas for improvement. Budgeting, forecasting and reporting for multi-site and organisations. Purchase ledger, sales ledger, expense ledger, cashiers and payroll experience plus professional development of assistant accountants. UK and EU VAT returns. Liaison with external accountants/auditors and tax consultants for year end reporting, also liaison with banks. Successful integration of acquired businesses into core business in timely and efficient manner. Worked with administrators on several occasions, to maintain the business and allow the sale as a going concern. Stock control, including procedures for stock takes and follow up reviews. Experience of a number of different software packages including; Coda financials, Sage accounts, Sage payroll, Excel, Access, Word, Cognos business tools, Adaytum planning, Crystal reports. Call 07903 458694 or email [email protected] for free, no obligation discussion about your requirements.
Expertise
Offering the services of an experienced financial controller/finance director on flexible terms to suit your specific needs. Extensive experience of cash flow management including prolonged periods under very tight constraints, including production of daily cash flow analysis and forecasting where required. Very strong Excel skills, geared towards data input and extraction and the manipulation of data from existing systems, to create accurate management reporting that is easy and quick to update and maintain, whilst improving accuracy and efficiency. Review of processes and procedures to identify weaknesses and/or areas for improvement. Budgeting, forecasting and reporting for multi-site and organisations. Purchase ledger, sales ledger, expense ledger, cashiers and payroll experience plus professional development of assistant accountants. UK and EU VAT returns. Liaison with external accountants/auditors and tax consultants for year end reporting, also liaison with banks. Successful integration of acquired businesses into core business in timely and efficient manner. Worked with administrators on several occasions, to maintain the business and allow the sale as a going concern. Stock control, including procedures for stock takes and follow up reviews. Experience of a number of different software packages including; Coda financials, Sage accounts, Sage payroll, Excel, Access, Word, Cognos business tools, Adaytum planning, Crystal reports. Call 07903 458694 or email [email protected] for free, no obligation discussion about your requirements.
Experience
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Lexicon Accountancy Services Ltd
Director
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Fads
Financial Controller/Director
100+ Employees 1995 - 2010Financial controller and latterly finance director of Fads, the national retailer of DIY products. -
Beautybay.com Ltd
Financial Controller
21 - 100 Employees 2011 - 2011Financial controller at Beautybay.com Ltd, a growing international internet retailer of beauty products. -
Global-365 Ltd
Finance Director
2011 - 2012Finance director for this start up technology company.
Clubs and Associations
Member of the Institute of Financial Accountants (www.ifa.org.uk)
