An ACA-qualified accountant with 11+ years of experience across professional practice and industry, combining deep technical expertise with strong commercial acumen. This candidate has a proven track record in multi-entity financial management, statutory and internal audit, budgeting, forecasting, taxation, and stakeholder business partnering.
They have led finance teams, overseeing full financial reporting, intercompany transactions, cash flow, payroll, and statutory accounts preparation. Skilled in converting between IFRS, US GAAP, and UK GAAP, they ensure robust compliance, governance, and control across multiple entities. Their audit background provides a solid foundation in risk management and delivering timely, accurate, and actionable financial insight.
Known for translating complex financial data into strategic commercial decisions, they have supported senior leadership across operations, legal, tax, HR, IT, procurement, and R&D. Highly proficient in ERP systems, advanced Excel, and Power BI, they have a strong track record of improving financial processes and embedding finance as a key driver of operational decision-making.
Core Expertise & Exposure:
- Preparation, review, and submission of monthly management accounts, including full TB review, margin analysis, inventory and R&D cost analysis, and CAPEX reporting.
- Development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts in close collaboration with budget holders.
- Preparation of multi-entity statutory accounts, including US GAAP to IFRS conversion.
- Oversight of full payroll function (65 employees) and cash flow management to ensure all liabilities are met.
Key Achievements:
- Reduced month-end reporting from WD5 to WD3, improving decision-making speed.
- Delivered a clean audit report in the first financial year, a notable improvement on prior performance.
- Corrected £650K+ reconciling difference in raw materials and finished goods ledger accounts.
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel | Sage | Microsoft Dynamics | Power BI
Qualification: ACA
Notice Period: 3 months
Location: Surrey
Candidate Ref: 75136
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Julie Mott – 01252 718777