Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Hobbies
My Career Highlights:
References
Timeline
Generic
Emma Davies

Emma Davies

Aylsham,UK

Summary

Highly skilled finance professional with extensive expertise in P and L preparation, spend analysis, and account reconciliation. Demonstrates advanced Excel knowledge and proficiency in a range of platforms including Sage-based platforms, Purchasing, CRM systems. Known for high-level communication, proactive initiative taking, and exceptional organisational skills with attention to detail. Experienced in accounts consolidation and all core finance functions. Committed to leveraging financial acumen to drive organisational success and efficiency.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
4042
4042
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Finance Operations Manager

Inspiring Learning and Leisure Limited
Norwich, UK
02.2023 - 02.2025
  • Company Overview: Residential Provider
  • Manage core finance functions and team at Inspiring Learning in Norwich, UK
  • Prepared monthly P&L and consolidated packs for Board review
  • Attended monthly P&L reviews with department heads to drive financial insights
  • Consolidation of over 8 entities monthly management accounts including multi-currencies
  • Spend Analysis reviews
  • Managing the Credit Control team to hit monthly cash targets
  • Balance Sheet reviews and reconciliation of Debtors and Creditors
  • Reviewing processes and systems ensuring these are both lean and fit for purpose
  • Implemented efficient accounting systems for streamlined operations.
  • Reinforced internal controls for increased transparency in financial reporting.

Management Accountant

Inspiring Learning
07.2021 - 02.2023
  • Resposible for the managing of the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable and Cash Books for multiple entities
  • Preparing P&Ls for monthly Management Accounts for 8 trading entities.
  • Balance Sheet Preparation.
  • Supporting yearly Audit.
  • Streamlined invoice processing by implementing automated tools.
  • Coordinated month-end close procedures for timely reporting.

Financial Accountant

Inspiring Learning
03.2009 - 07.2021

Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant

Total Produce Limited
01.2002 - 01.2009
  • Company Overview: Fruit and Veg Wholesalers

Education

ACCA - Current studying towards

AAT - Fully Qualified

NVQ level 2 Accounting/Book-keeping - undefined

01.2002 - 01.2004

Sage Line 50 -

NVQ level 2 Customer Services - undefined

Reepham High School - Math's (B), English and Science (C)

Reepham High School
01.1997 - 01.2002

Skills

  • P and L Preparation, spend analysis
  • High-Level communication
  • Proactive initiative taking
  • Account reconciliation
  • Sage based platforms knowledge
  • Organised with attention to detail
  • Accounts consolidation
  • Finance system integration
  • Advanced Excel knowledge

Hobbies


Swimming/Cycling.

Crocheting/Crafts – I am pretty good with a hook.

TV/Films – Currently enjoying watching the Traitors and best recent movie was Wicked., Musical Theatre. Phantom of the Opera being my Favourite to date.

Dog walks – Recently a new dog owner and have discovered the joy of walking.

My Career Highlights:

  • Successfully leading a change in Finance Systems from Sage 1000 to Sage 200.
  • Redesigning schedules and multiple Spreadsheets to become more automated and less manually. This has resulted in saving a day of time in the month.
  • Being part of the Project Team that rolled out a new Retail system across 9 sites.
  • Being nominated for past 3 years for Employee awards. Receiving 2 highly commended certificates for Unsung Hero and Employee of the Year.
  • Leading the Audit for two years and supporting with Audit for the last 7 years.
  • Creating Excel P&L packs for entities in Asia that were not able to use current Finance at the time.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Finance Operations Manager

Inspiring Learning and Leisure Limited
02.2023 - 02.2025

Management Accountant

Inspiring Learning
07.2021 - 02.2023

Financial Accountant

Inspiring Learning
03.2009 - 07.2021

Credit Controller/Accounts Assistant

Total Produce Limited
01.2002 - 01.2009

NVQ level 2 Accounting/Book-keeping - undefined

01.2002 - 01.2004

Reepham High School - Math's (B), English and Science (C)

Reepham High School
01.1997 - 01.2002

AAT - Fully Qualified

NVQ level 2 Customer Services - undefined

ACCA - Current studying towards

Sage Line 50 -

Emma Davies