Banbury, England, United Kingdom
University of Oxford graduate and Finance professional with ten years' experience in business partnering, management accounting, process automation and data analysis for business across multiple sectors. Excellent communicator with a particular interest in providing critical insights and creating value through automation and data visualisation.
Ownership of monthly P&L reporting at our Banbury site, including division and brand specific analysis packs distributed to the Board and SLT. Managing external relationships with key stock and software suppliers, supporting commercial decision-making, negotiating pricing and investment, and preparing commercial tenders for new business. Presenting at monthly reviews, both internally to Board members and externally to key stakeholders. Using a variety of software tools (Alteryx, PBI, SQL) to enhance reporting across the business, as well as to improve processes preserving time for value creating activity.
Data analysis, reporting and insights using Alteryx and SQL for key stakeholders across the business. Advanced VBA programming to build and improve processes. Monthly partnering meetings with brand senior management. Calculation and reconciliation of rebate accrual and stock adjustment accounts. Trained new starters and existing members of team in using SQL for faster working.
Managed supplier relationships and analysed complex trade agreements to calculate rebate accruals. Built reporting solutions (forecast models, pdf generators) for use across the team. Day-to-day, month end and year end postings, control account reconciliations, rebate profit allocations, variance analysis, and periodic reporting. Business partnering for brand management teams, providing reporting and presenting to senior management in monthly meetings.
Created and managed tutoring business and theatre production company. Ran payroll and tax compliance. Managed relationships with over 60 connected stakeholders, including a team of tutors teaching lessons across Oxfordshire.