Dineke Albring
Reading
Summary
Dedicated Chief Financial Officer familiar with financial decision making and company-wide policy development. Talent for overcoming operational issues and driving proactive improvements. Offering 8 years' experience in financial leadership.
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team collaboration and decision making skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief Financial Officer
Tankbeer UK ltd.
Slough
2022.08 - Current
- Supervised budgets and timelines, ensuring progress met project scope targets.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Assisted management with implementing new accounting software program.
- Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
- Verified accuracy of billing data, correcting any identified errors.
- Collected data to complete detailed financial reports for stakeholders and management.
- Prepared monthly, quartely and annual reports of all billings.
- Worked with department managers to implement best practice strategies for employees.
- Supported successful company recruitment and resourcing through headhunting, outreaching, interviewing and hiring.
- Booked team travel and accommodation within strict budget constraints.
- Implemented employee and contractor filing systems to improve administrative efficiency.
- Start up Tankbeer Germany and Tankbeer Spain.
Finance Manager
Tankbeer UK
Slough
2015.11 - 2022.08
- Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
- Corresponded with clients to provide information, value and benefits of product and services.
- Collaborated with various departments to manage client needs and improve overall satisfaction.
- Researched developing trends to expand knowledge of products and services.
- Developed process improvements and presented to management for approval.
- Supported analysis of balance sheets and income statements.
- Used Xero accounting method to deliver compliant and consistent account management.
- Monitored accounts payables and receivables to proactively spot and handle problems.
- Accurately reconciled and processed expense reports for 40 employees.
- Maintained chart of accounts tracking assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses.
- Identified and resolved administrative errors, recommending preventative action to improve data quality.
- Generated account statements outlining payments and balances.
- Organised timely processing of invoices and payments.
- Handled supplier invoices from receipt through to timely payment.
- Completed weekly bank reconciliations for accurate and deadline-oriented accounting.
- Managed and developed team of 3 accounts payable clerks.
Account Manager
Wiersma & Walvius
Groningen
2008.08 - 2015.10
- Remained impartial in order to advise clients based on their circumstances.
- Directed clinical support of actuarial, underwriting and claims management in identifying and managing client specific risks and risk trends.
- Tracked the progress of all outstanding insurance claims.
- Calculated quotes and educated potential customers on insurance options.
- Followed up with customers on unresolved issues.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Economics Law
Hanze Hogeschool
Groningen 2007.09 - 2011.07
Legal, Insurance & HR Services Specialist
Drenthe College
Emmen 2004.09 - 2007.07
Skills
- Sales forecasting
- Reporting and documentation
- Xero proficient
- Management accounting
- Customer service
Languages
English
Fluent
Dutch
Native
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
Tankbeer UK ltd.
2022.08 - Current
Finance Manager
Tankbeer UK
2015.11 - 2022.08
Account Manager
Wiersma & Walvius
2008.08 - 2015.10
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management Economics Law
Hanze Hogeschool
2007.09 - 2011.07
Legal, Insurance & HR Services Specialist
Drenthe College
2004.09 - 2007.07