Matt Maughan

Experience

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  Kreston Reeves

  Nov 2005 - Oct 2009

  Audit Senior

  Whilst undertaking an AAT qualification I trained to become a senior auditor within the corporate department. This was auditing firms from £1m - £50m turnover

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  High quality lifestyles

  Oct 2009 - May 2012

  Finance and Administration Manager

  Key Achievements• Quickly identified issues from previous finance structure and fast tracked improvements through. • Worked within a new formed senior management team to take an "owner managed business" into a corporate organisation. • Lead large scale local authority tenders, evidencing and justifying pricing tools.• Ensured we were able to evidence the “Value for Money” to the clients we supported• Significantly involved in gearing the business up to attract outside investment along with high level due diligence process for acquisition. • Updated the company computer system and adopted the IT role for the business.• Widened company knowledge of finances and ensured better control and ownership at department level. Show less

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  THE KENT POTATO COMPANY LTD

  Jun 2012 - now

  General Manager

  Key Achievements• Entered the business in a period of turbulence. I settled the ship along with gaining knowledge of a new industry. • Installed departmental and site budgets along with measurable key performance targets• Changed the workforce working hours making the company more productive along with significant financial savings. • Acquired two new major retail customers and exceeded expectations leading to further growth. This saw a dramatic rise in turnover.• Oversaw and delivered a period of growth in which the company tripled its output and profits. • Ensured that the company was financially stable and more importantly outperformed budget expectations. • Worked as site lead for a takeover involving all aspects of the due diligence process.• Worked with an integration team to ensure smooth transition after a business acquisition. • Took the lead on introduction Lean/The 5S model into the site to drive operational efficiencies.• Managed all aspects of a site closure redundancy with no negative impact to a customer. Show less