Francis Botchway
Telford,Shropshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in high-profile environments, demonstrating exceptional adaptability to technology and IT proficiency. Proven expertise in stakeholder management, strategic financial planning, and finance team leadership within the charity sector. Adept at complex data presentation and data visualisation tools, with a strong focus on profit and loss analysis and independent workload management. Committed to delivering customer service excellence through effective communication and attention to detail.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Admin
Loveworld Wolverhampton Church
Wolverhampton, West Midlamds
2019.12 - Current
- Writing and answering emails both in-house and externally accurately and on time.
- Offering general phone and tech support especially to the elderly.
- Handling clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, scanning, and printing documents.
- Facilities Management in terms of ensuring electricity, water and rent are paid on time every month and accounting for the management of the property by liaising with the agency and landlord when needed.
Team Leader
Loveworld Wolverhampton Church
Wolverhampton
2019.12 - Current
- Manage the youth department in the church by planning weekly meetings and maintaining an organized environment that promotes productivity and efficiency.
- Schedule monthly meeting with team executives for prayer and training.
Head of Finance
Loveworld Wolverhampton Church
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
2019.12 - 2026.03
- Financial Planning & Reporting: Producing quarterly reports, cash flow forecasts and weekly management accounts.
- Oversight: Manage a team of three dealing with all financial matters including handling petty cash, counting and recording giving made during service days and special programs.
- Compliance & Reporting: Maintain and update records using Microsoft 365 and in-house financial system.
- Internal Controls: Put in place policies and procedures detailing cash handling and storage of sensitive data.
Accounts Temp
Leonard Cheshire
Wolverhampton
2022.07 - 2024.03
- Data preparation and analysis: Through delving into different finance spreadsheets and finance software like Dynamics, picking out relevant information to help prepare accruals schedule and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Communication: both verbal and written. Participating in weekly calls with team leader and colleagues to share ideas and progress updates to ensure work is being done to the correct standard and the project timeline is being followed. Providing reports detailing useful financial information to help aid decision making in the wider business.
- Collaboration: working with the external auditors to help ensure the year-end audit is conducted smoothly.
Audit Associate
Pricewaterhousecoopers
Birmingham
2020.09 - 2021.12
- Resolved complex auditing issues, improved overall business operations.
- Improved audit efficiency by streamlining internal processes.
- Enhanced understanding of client businesses by conducting in-depth research before each audit.
- Facilitated client meetings to discuss audit findings and recommendations.
- Worked under strict deadlines, delivered accurate results consistently.
- Kept up-to-date on industry regulations, ensured company's continued legal compliance.
- Analysed financial statements, ensured reliable data reporting.
- Maintained detailed records of audit procedures to uphold accountability.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through open, honest communication.
- Collaborated with team members for successful completion of large-scale audits.
Financial Analyst
Smethwick Youth & Community Centre
Smethwick, Sandwell
2018.10 - 2019.09
- Ability to liaise with management to ensure smooth operation of all finance matters.
- Advanced problem solving and numeracy skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Researching suitable projects and writing funding bids to get funding to support the projects approved.
- Writing and answering emails were necessary, ensuring the different departments and external emails are handled appropriately.
Youth Sessions Support
Smethwick Youth & Community Centre
Smethwick, Sandwell
2018.10 - 2019.09
- Maning the reception area by answering visitor queries and directing them to the right place. Also communicate effectively with clients via telephone and email.
- Answering phone calls and providing accurate and timely information.
- Handling the homework club; providing school support for the children who visit the center.
Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
Walsall
2015.11 - 2018.06
- Taking customer orders on tills
- Ensuring the shop floor and all touch points were always tidy, especially during busy hours
- Preparation of customer meals using appropriate procedures and utensils
- Ensuring all utensils and equipment used are cleaned after each shift and a thorough cleaning is done when on the closing shift.
- Providing exceptional customer service for customer needs.
- Attending training in store and ensuring PC based training are completed on time.
Education
BSc. (Honours) - Accounting for Management
Aston University
Birmingham 2016.09 - 2020.06
A Levels - A Levels
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Walsall 2014.09 - 2016.06
GCSEs - GCSEs
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Walsall 2013.09 - 2014.06
Skills
- Adaptability to technology
- IT and PC proficiency
- Stakeholder management
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Planning expertise
- High-profile environment experience
- Independent workload management
- Strategic financial planning
- Data visualization tools
- Complex data presentation
- Financial acumen
- Finance team leadership
- Charity sector experience
- Profit and loss analysis
- Customer service excellence
- Effective communication
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Enjoy singing and listening to music. I also occasionally watch and play football and table tennis. Additionally, I like participating in voluntary activities/roles that allow me to learn new skills, use different tools and systems and meet new people.
Accomplishments
- Aston Excellence Scholarship of £2,000 (equivalent) for students holding AAB+
- Blue Coat Church of England Academy Walsall Governors’ Award for ICT, and Business Studies in 2016
- Head Boy of Blue Coat Church of England Academy Sixth Form Walsall
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Timeline
Accounts Temp
Leonard Cheshire
2022.07 - 2024.03
Audit Associate
Pricewaterhousecoopers
2020.09 - 2021.12
Head of Admin
Loveworld Wolverhampton Church
2019.12 - Current
Team Leader
Loveworld Wolverhampton Church
2019.12 - Current
Head of Finance
Loveworld Wolverhampton Church
2019.12 - 2026.03
Financial Analyst
Smethwick Youth & Community Centre
2018.10 - 2019.09
Youth Sessions Support
Smethwick Youth & Community Centre
2018.10 - 2019.09
BSc. (Honours) - Accounting for Management
Aston University
2016.09 - 2020.06
Team Member
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
2015.11 - 2018.06
A Levels - A Levels
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
2014.09 - 2016.06
GCSEs - GCSEs
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
2013.09 - 2014.06