Experience

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  Getty images

  May 2000 - Feb 2011

  Successfully moved from Purchase Ledger to Technology – to assume responsibility for most aspects of maintaining, a centralised European Technology Budget. Overseeing Technology related Procurement/ Financial processes & practises. Data Analysis: Review & Reporting of Expenses; Project Resource; and varied Ad hoc duties. • Budget Management: reviewing and compiling monthly budget analysis reports for European Offices; monthly variance reporting and re-forecasting; on-going Project Budget analysis and management. Expense Analysis/ Review of Voice Circuit/ Cellular monthly expenses.• Preferred Vendor Management: identification of ideal Vendors; Management of Vendor relationships; Maintenance Contract Management – Analysis, and Negotiation; continuously reviewing existing relationships with Vendors• Financial Liaison: point of contact for General Ledger/ External Audit/ Purchase Ledger queries & requestsKey Achievement: Completing the Project Management programme at Cranfield University – School Of Management. Experience gained on the course proved invaluable during my day-to-day tasks and subsequent projects. Show less Responsible for all Supplier queries; payments; and account reconciliations. Successfully expanded Purchase Ledger Controller role, to allow more control within all Accounts Payable processes.• Responsible for Purchase Ledger department: ensuring weekly supplier payments (either via BACS, cheque or bank assisted transfer – CHAPS etc)• Weekly and monthly updates on aged creditor’s report.• Monthly Supplier and Bank account reconciliations for direct debit suppliers.• Designed, created and implemented new policies and procedures aimed to improve efficiency and audit trail.• Assisted with year-end budget preparation.Key Achievement: Successfully reduced value of aged creditors from approximately £3million plus to £350k during this period. Internal and external audit reports; both reflected marked improvements in department efficiency and workflow. Show less

  • Operational Budget Specialist EMEA

    Jan 2001 - Feb 2011

  • Purchase Ledger Controller

    May 2000 - Jan 2001
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  Fitness first

  Nov 2011 - Aug 2012

  Freelance personal trainer

  Worked as REPs (Register of Exercise Professionals) registered Personal Trainer, recruiting clients, working with them to attain their goals and maintain their motivation. • Passionate about the fitness industry, committed to improving the health and wellbeing of individuals.• Approach work with a high level of initiative, reliability, empathy and determination.• Work well both autonomously, and in team environments

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  Tet limited

  Aug 2012 - now

  Sales/ procurement support