BEV LUNN
Oxfordshire
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with extensive expertise in financial reporting and compliance, financial controls and process management, and budgeting and cash flow forecasting. Proven track record in financial analysis and modelling, strategic planning and board reporting, as well as systems implementation and process automation. Adept at international tax and payroll management, ERP and accounting system migration, variances analysis, ERP system competency, and fixed asset tracking.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Financial Controller
BAKER & TAYLOR (UK) LTD
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Lead finance functions including banking, payroll, AP/AR, accounts preparation, group reporting, and compliance
- Improve financial controls and processes while driving automation and system efficiencies
- Manage, mentor, and develop the finance team
- Serve as a board member, contributing to strategic planning and performance analysis
- Oversee budgeting, business planning, and forecasting
- Liaise with external auditors and professional advisors
- Act as Company Secretary
Head of Finance
BOOKER TATE LIMITED (BOSCH HOLDINGS GROUP)
06.2018 - 05.2024
- Managed all finance functions, banking, payroll, accounts preparation, and compliance
- Deputized for the Managing Director
- Led budgeting, cost management, and cash flow forecasting
- Provided international tax advice and financial modeling for feasibility studies
- Migrated company systems, including accounting software and project data to SharePoint
- Oversaw payroll, HR functions, and company secretarial duties
Financial Controller
THE SPAR GROUP LTD
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed a team of 16-18 staff across multiple finance functions
- Led month-end reporting, budgeting, and financial statement preparation
- Restructured the finance team for efficiency and implemented process improvements
- Led VAT compliance reviews and SAP migration
- Streamlined contract cost analysis and travel account reconciliation
Financial Manager – Special Projects
BOSCH HOLDINGS GROUP
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Managed finance for multiple Bosch Holdings companies
- Led international tax structuring and creation of foreign entities
- Implemented an ERP system, project-managing software selection and migration
- Provided senior assistance for payroll and business analysis
Financial Controller
BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT (PTY) LTD
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Led a team of 13, including accountants, AP/AR clerks, and admin staff
- Contributed to strategic planning, risk management, and board reporting
- Acted as interim General Manager for six months
- Mentored and developed finance staff, improving team performance
Financial Controller
VECTOR LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Managed finance, stock, and claims teams, overseeing 18 employees
- Provided financial insights and recommendations to the Board
- Awarded shares in recognition of outstanding performance
Group Financial Accountant
CABLE AND WIRELESS PLC
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Consolidated and reported financials for 23 legal entities
- Led cash forecasting, fixed asset impairment projects, and financial restructuring
Trainee Accountant to Audit Manager
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Progressed from trainee to audit manager, gaining extensive audit and financial reporting experience
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing
Chartered Accountant (ACA) - undefined
ICAEW
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Financial Controls & Process Management
- Budgeting & Cash Flow Forecasting
- Financial Analysis & Modelling
- Strategic Planning & Board Reporting
- Systems Implementation & Process Automation
- International Tax & Payroll Management
- ERP & Accounting System Migration
- Variances analysis
- ERP system competency
- Fixed asset tracking
Personal Information
Title: Chartered Accountant
Timeline
Financial Controller
BAKER & TAYLOR (UK) LTD
05.2024 - 04.2025
Head of Finance
BOOKER TATE LIMITED (BOSCH HOLDINGS GROUP)
06.2018 - 05.2024
Financial Controller
THE SPAR GROUP LTD
01.2017 - 01.2018
Financial Manager – Special Projects
BOSCH HOLDINGS GROUP
01.2010 - 01.2016
Financial Controller
BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT (PTY) LTD
01.2006 - 01.2009
Financial Controller
VECTOR LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD
01.2003 - 01.2005
Group Financial Accountant
CABLE AND WIRELESS PLC
01.2002 - 01.2003
Trainee Accountant to Audit Manager
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
01.1998 - 01.2001
Chartered Accountant (ACA) - undefined
ICAEW
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing
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