A strategic finance professional with over 15 years of experience in management accounting, financial transformation and post-acquisition integration across a range of industries. With a strong record of improving processes, strengthening financial control, and driving efficiencies, they have achieved significant improvements in month-end turnaround, reporting accuracy, and system integration.
They are confident managing full accounting cycles, resolving complex balance sheet issues, producing insightful reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making. With advanced technical ability and exceptional Excel skills, they bring a solutions-focused, resilient, and commercially aware approach to every role.
Exposure includes:
• Leading post-acquisition financial integration across 8 APAC & EMEA entities.
• Streamlining processes and reducing month-end close from 8 days to 3.
• Full ownership of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT, tax returns, and reporting.
• Resolving long-standing intercompany imbalances and improving financial clarity.
• Producing advanced forecasting models and automated reporting tools.
• Supporting due diligence through transparent sales and cost tracking.
• Enhancing accuracy and efficiency across VAT, Intrastat, treasury, reconciliations, and cash flow.
• Developing board packs, dashboards, and complex Excel models.
• Selecting and embedding new accounting systems and financial controls.
• Strong background in AP, treasury, and working capital management.
Software knowledge: Advanced Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, Macros, VBA), Xero, Sage, WCBS PASS Finance, ADP (Kerridge), BrightPay, plus various reporting and automation tools.
Notice period: Immediately available
Reference: 87375
To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:
Sarah Arnold – 01252 718777