Daria Ciesielska
Rugby,UK
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in accounting and finance, holding an AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Proficient in advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with experience using SAP, Oracle, ELF (Time & Attendance), and Blackline. Demonstrates exceptional team leadership and collaboration abilities, ensuring high accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks. Known for clear communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively under pressure. Fluent in English and Polish, committed to leveraging these competencies towards achieving organisational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Finance Manager
NHS Supply Chain / Unipart Group / GXO
Rugby, Warwickshire
2020.10 - 2026.03
- Lead and manage a team of three, overseeing daily financial operations.
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports, including P&L, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Review site purchasing and ensure compliance with procurement processes.
- Prepare financial statements, forecast, and support annual budget planning.
- Monitor operational KPIs, performance trends, and departmental metrics in collaboration with Operations.
- Review and authorise payroll and agency hours submissions.
- Prepare and submit sickness and holiday reports to the HR Payroll team.
- Work closely with HR Payroll (via ticketing system) to ensure employees are paid correctly, reviewing and resolving wage queries promptly.
Finance & Admin Assistant
NHS DHL Supply Chain / Unipart Group
2018.12 - 2020.10
- Managed site purchasing activities including PO creation, receipting, and procurement card transactions.
- Ensured data accuracy and compliance with company financial procedures.
- Updated month‑end and year‑end closing spreadsheets.
- Assisted in preparing weekly operational and performance reports.
- Liaised with vendors and internal teams to resolve finance and purchasing queries.
- Supported month‑end journal preparation and financial reporting.
- Processed payroll for core and agency staff.
- Maintained the Time & Attendance (ELF) system and supported KPI data entry.
- Managed administrative tasks including mail, calls, correspondence, and documentation.
- Produced weekly and monthly summary reports for management.
Customer Service Advisor
NHS DHL Supply Chain
2018.09 - 2018.12
- Acted as a key link between Warehouse Operations and Customer Service teams.
- Located missing orders and resolved delivery and customer issues.
- Supported warehouse process improvements and workflow efficiency.
- Monitored deliveries and maintained operational spreadsheets and trackers.
Warehouse Operative
NHS DHL Supply Chain
2014.05 - 2018.09
- OMS Tower Admin: scheduled training, leave, and employee performance reviews.
- Prepared deployments and maintained PD boards and 2‑hourly operational reports.
- Updated resource planners and internal tracking systems.
- Used UTAH database and OMS systems to generate operational reports.
- Worked as RDC Pick Admin: planned, allocated, released, and dispatched orders.
- Supported Goods‑In activities including booking and unloading deliveries.
- Actively took part in Engage & Involve teams.
- Performed accurate picking, packing, and warehouse duties.
Skills
- AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
- Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- SAP, Oracle, ELF (Time & Attendance), Blackline
- Team leadership and collaboration
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Multitasking and working under pressure
- Fluent in English and Polish
INTERESTS
Reading
Gardening
Hiking
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager
NHS Supply Chain / Unipart Group / GXO
2020.10 - 2026.03
Finance & Admin Assistant
NHS DHL Supply Chain / Unipart Group
2018.12 - 2020.10
Customer Service Advisor
NHS DHL Supply Chain
2018.09 - 2018.12
Warehouse Operative
NHS DHL Supply Chain
2014.05 - 2018.09