Claire Cash
Summary
Results driven Financial Controller with over 5years of experience in financial management, reporting, budgeting and strategic planning. Proven ability to optimize financial processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive profitability. Skilled in financial forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls to support business growth and operational efficiency. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, implementing ERP systems, and providing insightful financial analysis for executive decision making. A strategic partner with a keen eye for risk management and cost control, committed to improving financial health and organisational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Financial Controller
Professional Footballers Association
Manchester
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Managed a team of finance professionals, cultivating a high-performance culture.
- Drafted comprehensive reports on company's financial health, aiding stakeholder communication.
- Business partner to non-Finance department Heads to develop appropriate operational KPIs
- Assessed financial performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
- Liaised with Players and Operational Boards
- Oversee annual budget process and forecasting
- Leading regulatory reporting processes including HMRC and production of AR21 annual return
- Completed meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations, achieving financial accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with all financial standards and regulations and Trade Union rules
- Liaised with Sporting Leagues and governing bodies, EFL, FA, Premier League etc
- Implemented robust internal controls, continuously reviewed and developed processes
- Managed procurement process inline with policy, reviewed and authorized all payments to suppliers
- Produced consolidated statutory accounts
- Streamlined expenditure management processes resulting in cost efficiencies.
- Leading the annual external audit process
- Executed rigorous risk assessments for safeguarding company assets.
Financial Controller
Yotel & Motley Manchester
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Full day to day responsibility for the Finance Department with 1 part qualified report
- Drafted comprehensive reports on company's financial health, aiding stakeholder communication.
- Coordinated and managed the full month end close process including preparation of accruals and prepayments
- Established effective financial controls, reducing risk of fraud and mismanagement.
- Responsible for the full Budgeting and forecasting process
- Presentation and discussion of monthly management accounts at monthly Management/Owners meeting
- Produced monthly balance sheet and Cash Flow statement
- Liaised with Payroll services provider, reviewed and authorised monthly payroll
- Produced quarterly VAT returns
- Managed the monthly external stock take, produced reports/analysis from the results
- Prepared monthly balance sheet control account reconciliations
- Management of the fixed asset register & CAPEX budgets
- Enhanced the monthly reporting pack and financial reporting structure
- Delivered meticulous financial forecasting by closely monitoring business trends and market conditions.
- Drove process improvements in finance function, fostering enhanced productivity.
- Implemented innovative accounting systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Streamlined expenditure management processes resulting in cost efficiencies.
Financial Accountant
Lancashire County Cricket Club & Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Old Trafford
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Full day to day responsibility for the Finance Department with 6 reports
- Oversaw A/P and A/R functions, delegating team takes to meet business demand
- Acted as Interim Financial controller for 12 months, maternity leave cover
- Coordinated and managed the full month end close process
- Full responsibility for producing monthly management accounts and variance analysis
- Presented monthly management accounts to Executive Team
- Produced monthly balance sheet and Cash Flow statement
- Produced quarterly VAT returns and liaised with HMRC on all VAT issues
- Liaised with internal stakeholders regarding budgets and cost management
- Documented and reported on financial KPIs, budget adherence and overall financial fluidity to inform strategic decision-making
- Produced Statutory accounts
- Coordinated and managed annual external audit
- CompletedNational statistics returns
- Maintained Fixed Asset register & CAPEX policy
- Managed monthly external stock take, produced reports/analysis from the results
- Liaised with governing body (England and Wales Cricket Board) on finance and operational issues
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction through comprehensive expense analysis.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes by integrating new accounting software.
- Safeguarded company assets, handling financial data and complex transactions with diligence, discretion and ethical decision-making.
Education
ACCA -
Kaplan Financial
Skills
- Teamwork
- Issue Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Technical Accounting
- Accounting for diverse Revenue Streams
- Experience with various Accounting Packages, NetSuite, D365 Finance & Operations
- Variance analysis
- Robust internal controls
- Process improvement orientation
- Advanced excel usage
- Financial software implementation
- Experience with payroll systems
- Auditor liaison experience
- Financial management
- Cashflow forecasting
- Budget preparation
- Non-profit accounting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Controller
Professional Footballers Association
08.2022 - 03.2025
Financial Controller
Yotel & Motley Manchester
02.2022 - 08.2022
Financial Accountant
Lancashire County Cricket Club & Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Old Trafford
11.2018 - 02.2022
ACCA -
Kaplan Financial
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