Alex Brown

Alex Brown

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  • About me

    Qualified chartered accountant working as Financial Systems and Reporting controller

  • Education

    • The University of Manchester

      2004 - 2007
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Physics with Astrophysics

      Physics with Astrophysics

    • The University of Manchester

      2003 - 2004
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Foundation year of Physics

      Foundation year of Physics

  • Experience

    • Maurice J Bushell & Co.

      Jan 2008 - Jun 2013

      Preparation of financial statements, management accounts with financial analysis, Business planning and forecasts, Statutory audit of financial statements, Independent Examination engagements for charities on accruals and cash basis.Also preparation and submission of VAT returns - accruals and cash basis, flat rate scheme and margin scheme, corporation tax returns and computations, and payroll, expenses and benefits and related form.

      • Accountant

        Aug 2012 - Jun 2013
      • Training accountant

        May 2009 - Aug 2012
      • Accounts assistant

        Jan 2008 - Apr 2009
    • Abbott

      Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
      Cost Accountant

      Completion of month and year end reporting directly to the Financial Controller, and supply details of results to various non-finance colleagues over various perspectives.Completion of reports for distribution to overseas financial associates for consolidation of manufacturing sites in our division, and later assisting in reconciliation work.Setting of standard costs on an annual basis, which requires financial and non-financial analysis of past results and discussion with the manufacturing managers, planning and supply chain.Continuous analysis on items including material usage, purchase price and standard rate variances. Show less

    • JTL Training

      Apr 2016 - Apr 2016
      Temporary Management Accountant

      Analysis of existing financial information and implementation of automated management accounts by individual and grouped cost centres.

    • Omnicom

      May 2016 - now
      • Financial Systems and Reporting controller

        Sept 2021 - now
      • Network Financial Controller

        Dec 2019 - Sept 2021
      • Senior Management Accountant

        May 2016 - Nov 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Accountant

      ICAEW