PERSONAL STATEMENT
Finance Manager with 10+ years of experience in accounting and financial management within the consumer electronics sector. Track record of effectively advising executive leadership on business planning and making large-scale decisions. Skilled at developing robust financial management models, establishing investment portfolios, directing finance departments, and improving P&L figures.
WORK HISTORY
BARCLAYS, Holborn, London
Finance Manager, January 2019 – Present
- Prepare accounts, financial statements, and commentaries for top management to support data-driven decision making
- Develop financial systems, business models, and budgets, as well as short- and long-term financial plans for the organisation
- Engage with auditors to ensure our business upholds 100% legal and financial responsibility regarding taxation and reporting
- Increased month-end financial reporting efficiency from 5 days to 1 day by rolling out SAP Analytics Cloud Solution
- Generated £47K+ in profits within two months by recommending a specific investment strategy that fit within the framework of our company’s values
- Grew finance department from 2 employees to 40 to meet evolving business needs, creating SOPs to ensure they quickly contributed to the team
AVIVA, Minories, London
Finance Associate, March 2017 – December 2019
- Processed business forms, administered account records, reviewed balances, calculated payroll, eliminated accounting discrepancies, forecasted operating budgets, and produced financial statements
- Generated £6K in savings per year by meeting with department heads to discuss and help optimise team-specific budgets
- Improved cash flow position by 15% via tracking aged accounts
- Prepared investment and budget pitch decks for financial manager
UNILEVER, Farringdon, London
Accountant, April 2013 – February 2017
- Managed complete accounting cycle, including vouching, recording of journal entries, posting to ledger accounts, preparing trial balances, and development of financial statements
- Increased Accounting Department efficiency and productivity by revamping the internal accounting system
- Reduced manual paperwork by 60% by transitioning to an e-filing system.
- Decreased overhead costs by 15% by comparing utility expenses and recommending alternative solutions
- Minimised minor accounting discrepancies by 45% through timely account reconciliations
EDUCATION
Middlesex University London (2009–2013)
BA (Hons) Financial Management, upper second-class honours (2:1)
Relevant Modules: Financial Accounting Theory, Corporate, Cost, Public, Managerial, Governmental, and Tax Accounting
KEY SKILLS
- Financial planning & analysis
- Accounting cycle management
- Financial reporting
- Cashflow optimisation
- Budgeting & forecasting
- Financial modelling
- Auditing & compliance assurance
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
- Running marathons
- Fine dining
- Volunteering for the NHS