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
2019.06 - 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
2017.04 - 2019.05
- - 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
2012.04 - 2017.04
- - 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
1999.04 - 2012.04
- - Various roles within Education Finance.
Finance Officer
Kent County Council
1992.07 - 1999.04
- - Various roles within Corporate Finance.
Education
ACCA - Strategic Professional Level
First Intuition
2024.08 - 2025.02
ACCA - Applied Skills Level
BPP
1997.01 - 2000.12
AAT - undefined
Mid Kent College
1994.09 - 1996.12
GCSE - undefined
Upbury Manor Secondary School
1984.09 - 1989.08
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
2024.08 - 2025.02
Revenue Finance Manager
Kent County Council
2019.06 - Current
Corporate Accountant
Kent County Council
2017.04 - 2019.05
Principal Accountant
Kent County Council
2012.04 - 2017.04
Senior Accountant
Kent County Council
1999.04 - 2012.04
ACCA - Applied Skills Level
BPP
1997.01 - 2000.12
AAT - undefined
Mid Kent College
1994.09 - 1996.12
Finance Officer
Kent County Council
1992.07 - 1999.04
GCSE - undefined
Upbury Manor Secondary School
1984.09 - 1989.08