Helen Greene

Experience

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  York Place

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1999

  Accounts Administrator

  • Dealing with general ledgers, journal vouchers, cash books and bank reconciliation• Reporting of monthly figures to trial balance stage and providing quarterly figures for external accountants

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  Old Town Housing Association Ltd.

  Jan 1999 - Jun 2002

  Finance Manager

  • Producing Quarterly Management Accounts.• Producing Yearly Budget.• Producing Statutory Accounts.• Arranging Mortgages for new housing projects.• 3 Yearly Forecasting. Vat – analysis and reporting. • Setting Service Charges.• Reviewing Rent Policy.• Dealing with Various Sites across Edinburgh.• Overseeing Payroll.• Reporting To Committee.• Producing Statistical Information for outside agencies.

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  Donaldson's

  Jul 2002 - Mar 2015

  Director of Finance and Resources

  To lead and manage the finance and resources functions for the School to promote efficient financial and administrative management, develop new revenue generating schemes and ensure that all support activities are in accordance with the Trusts vision and values.My duties include:• To support the Principal/Chief Executive/Board with the strategic vision of the Trust in all aspects of the budget, finance and premises• To actively contribute to the strategic management and direction of the School via attendance and participation in the Strategic Management Team and attendance at Board of Governors meetings• To actively contribute to the development and strategic planning of projects• Provide relevant budgetary information to the Board of Governors/FAAC• Manage all aspects of the finance function including payroll and accounts and provide regular reporting to the Strategic Management Team on departmental budgets• Develop and manage the Trust’s and Campus at Donaldson’s annual budget• Develop the strategy, action plans and targets for commercial activities for the Trust to generate additional revenues through Campus at Donaldson’s• Manage the letting of School accommodation and facilities to maximise resource use in both term and non-term time• Manage the annual financial accounts process and liaise effectively with external auditors• Monitor the capital expenditure to ensure the efficient purchasing of materials and negotiate on fees as necessary• To support the Head Teacher in all aspects of the operation of the School in relation to finance, budgetary control and use of the premises and transport• Responsible for the maintenance and security of the buildings and control of any alterations or refurbishments• Successfully develop and manage the Trust’s annual GASS application• Manage the processes for submitting all annual capital grant applications• To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation Show less

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  VENTURE TRUST(THE)

  Oct 2019 - Sept 2020

  Head of Corporate Services
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  Water Witness International

  Sept 2020 - now

  Business Manager

  Water Witness is a dynamic and growing Edinburgh-based charity which leads action, research and advocacy around the world for a fairer water future. We stand with those at the frontline of the global water crisis to shine a light on its impacts, understand its root causes and activate lasting solutions.