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Charlotte Pullen

Rainham,United Kingdom

Summary

Over 33 years in Local Government Finance, including 13 in senior leadership, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. Proven track record in supporting Children's, Education, and Adult Social Care directorates. Key contributor to Oracle Cloud implementation and adept at stakeholder collaboration, including Corporate Directors, Service professionals, schools and elected members. Skilled in strategic discussions, process improvements, and complex issue resolution.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Revenue Finance Manager

Kent County Council
06.2019 - Current
  • Develop and champion new ways to deliver annual revenue budget and monitoring statements.
  • Liaised with budget holders with monthly reporting to understand variances.
  • Delivered financial training and helped develop financial services within organisation.
  • Undertook regular forecast variance analysis in conjunction with budget holders.
  • Assisted with continued development of systems, processes and documentation.
  • Reviewed budgets periodically and forecasted throughout year to support Operations team.
  • Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
  • Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
  • Collaborate with finance teams and stakeholders to ensure consistency and best practices.
  • Lead on budget planning, monitoring, and government financial returns.
  • Reviewed and updated internal financial policies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
  • Provided key input in strategic decision-making meetings, influencing direction.
  • Provided expert input into the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Corporate Accountant

Kent County Council
04.2017 - 05.2019
  • - Lead transformation projects and support finance operations.
  • - Collaborate with finance teams and stakeholders for strategic financial planning.
  • - Support capital strategy development and provide cover for finance managers.

Principal Accountant

Kent County Council
04.2012 - 04.2017
  • - Coordinate and produce annual revenue budgets and monitoring statements.
  • - Lead year-end processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • - Manage directorate-specific financial projects.

Senior Accountant

Kent County Council
04.1999 - 04.2012
  • - Various roles within Education Finance.

Finance Officer

Kent County Council
07.1992 - 04.1999
  • - Various roles within Corporate Finance.

Education

ACCA - Strategic Professional Level

First Intuition
08.2024 - 02.2025

ACCA - Applied Skills Level

BPP
01.1997 - 12.2000

AAT - undefined

Mid Kent College
09.1994 - 12.1996

GCSE - undefined

Upbury Manor Secondary School
09.1984 - 08.1989

Skills

  • Managerial finance
  • Relationship management
  • Proactive leadership
  • Variance analysis
  • Management reporting
  • Advanced Excel knowledge
  • Change implementation
  • Budget development
  • Oracle proficiency

Affiliations

Travel

Keeping fit

Member of the White Ribbon campaign

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

ACCA - Strategic Professional Level

First Intuition
08.2024 - 02.2025

Revenue Finance Manager

Kent County Council
06.2019 - Current

Corporate Accountant

Kent County Council
04.2017 - 05.2019

Principal Accountant

Kent County Council
04.2012 - 04.2017

Senior Accountant

Kent County Council
04.1999 - 04.2012

ACCA - Applied Skills Level

BPP
01.1997 - 12.2000

AAT - undefined

Mid Kent College
09.1994 - 12.1996

Finance Officer

Kent County Council
07.1992 - 04.1999

GCSE - undefined

Upbury Manor Secondary School
09.1984 - 08.1989

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