Helen Scott ACMA CGMA

Experience

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  RHLS Limited

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2005

  Technical Translator

  - German/French > English translation of documentation such as user manuals, data sheets, reports, press articles, web page content and personal documentation- Translation of a wide range of projects in the fields of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, IT, telecommunications and general technical fields- Sourcing experienced and appropriately qualified freelance translators/proof-readers for specific projects- Project management and co-ordination of freelance translators/proof-readers- Management of the company’s marketing strategies and promotions- Creation of new corporate image for the company including the production of a new company brochure and company literature- Attending various networking events such as those organised by the North East Chamber of Commerce Show less

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  Huntsman Corporation

  Sept 2007 - Jan 2015

  - Cash management and cash forecasting- Securitisation reporting- Bank reconciliations- Preparation of monthly reports to assist Treasury Accountant with financial reporting- Liaising with Purchase to Pay and Credit Control departments to ensure the delivery of high quality accounting services- Execution of foreign and domestic payments- Support of both internal and external audit activities- Experience of dealing with multiple markets including UK, France, Spain, Italy, South Africa and NAFTA Show less

  • Junior Country Accountant

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Assistant Country Accountant

    Apr 2010 - Dec 2013

  • Treasury Administrator

    Sept 2007 - Apr 2010
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  Venator Materials Plc

  Feb 2015 - May 2023

  - Management of the P&L- Monthly and quarterly forecasting activities and variance analysis- Monthly sales analysis to understand variances in volume and price- Monthly manufacturing report for all sites detailing production volumes and an analysis of direct and indirect costs against the budget and forecast- Analysis of product profitability, markets, sectors, and customers- Engagement with Senior Commercial Directors and Sales Teams to maximise sales performance- Engagement with Site Controllers to understand plant performance and changes in costsPreparation of slides to support understanding of performance by Senior Management- Inventory reconciliations- Coordination of annual budgets across all manufacturing facilities Show less - Actual costing and inventory valuation, including generation of variance analysis, reporting of actual, budget and forecast results, and NRV provision- ABL inventory reporting- Engagement with Corporate Purchasing to bridge fluctuations in key raw materials prices to ensure accurate WIP and FPP valuations- Supported site accounting teams to ensure high quality cost control- Challenged unexpected inventory movements and variances- Calculation of quarterly transfer prices for specialty materials- Reconciliation of VSIMS to SAP- Deputy BPO for inventory- SOX compliance Show less

  • Finance Reporting Manager

    Oct 2022 - May 2023

  • Business Financial Analyst

    Aug 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Product Cost Accountant

    Feb 2015 - Jul 2018
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  Johnson Matthey

  Jun 2023 - now

  Transformation Finance Analyst