Key Achievements:

• Led the global accounting function, improving reporting accuracy by 40%.

• Streamlined month-end and year-end close processes, reducing closing time by 35%.

• Implemented automated reporting, reconciliations, and workflow tools, saving 20+ hours per month.

• Standardised accounting policies across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP.

• Strengthened internal controls, reducing errors and misstatements by 50%.

• Oversaw preparation of statutory, management, and consolidated financial statements with zero audit findings.

• Improved cash flow management, enhancing liquidity and working capital efficiency.

• Developed robust budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes, increasing forecast accuracy by 30%.

• Led ERP and system implementations, improving financial reporting and operational efficiency.

• Mentored and developed accounting teams, creating multiple internal promotions.

• Streamlined intercompany reconciliation processes, reducing delays and disputes by 25%.

• Introduced KPIs and dashboards for executive reporting and financial performance monitoring.

• Reduced operational and overhead costs through process improvements, saving £500K / $600K annually.

• Enhanced fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and cost allocation processes.

• Improved revenue recognition, expense tracking, and financial compliance.

• Coordinated external audits, liaising effectively with auditors to ensure timely completion.

• Standardised reporting templates for management and board review.

• Introduced scenario planning and forecasting tools to support strategic decisions.

• Developed and maintained policies and procedures to strengthen corporate governance.

• Partnered with operations and finance teams to improve efficiency and financial insight.

• Led initiatives to improve automation and reduce manual accounting tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.

• Oversee statutory, management, and consolidated reporting, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.

• Manage and mentor accounting staff, fostering professional growth and high performance.

• Partner with senior leadership to provide actionable financial insights for strategic and operational decision-making.

• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.