Gill Burton
Skipton,North Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in financial modelling, budget planning, and data analysis. Demonstrates advanced Excel knowledge and proficiency in financial reporting and reconciliation. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to drive strategic financial decisions and enhance organisational performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Financial Analyst
Contis/Solaris Group
01.2015 - 06.2025
- Supplier cost base management; maintained Visa/MasterCard and bank partner costs, calculating annual rebates of approximately €1.5M
- Managed due fees, sales ledger, and credit control for over £3M revenue per month across 40+ partners
- Oversaw treasury payments through bank accounts and CRM, ensuring daily fund settlements to scheme providers in three currencies
- Conducted budget, forecast, and profitability modelling, maintaining annual and rolling seven-year forecasts in collaboration with partners
- Collaborated with Commercial, Account Development, Legal, Delivery, and Technical Teams to onboard new partners and develop offerings
- Served as the primary resource for ad hoc data requests, leveraging advanced MS Excel skills
Project Manager
HCL PLC
11.2013 - 12.2014
- IT Project - Collaborated remotely with IT project teams on the design, testing, implementation, and training of a new database and enhancements, while engaging internal stakeholders for smooth delivery and support
- Subcontracting Project - Cultivated relationships with competitor agencies to secure subcontracting support for HCL's Master Vendor contracts
- Facilitated agency compliance with SLAs, addressed contract clause inquiries, and ensured adherence to audit and compliance standards
- Provided helpdesk support for subcontractors' financial and process-related issues
Financial Analyst
HCL PLC (Formerly JCJ Locums)
02.2008 - 11.2013
- Preparing divisional budgets and three-year forecasts, reconciling variances, and writing director reports on findings
- Reviewing statutory accounts and providing explanatory narratives to the Group Board
- Delivering analytical support and KPI management to enhance divisional profitability through cost savings and efficiencies
- Providing weekly, monthly, and quarterly analysis to management teams
- Creating and managing commission schemes
- Assisting with financial preparation for tenders and maintaining pricing models for successful bids
- Conducting MI reporting for frameworks and NHS Trusts
- Resolving issues related to Credit Control, Payroll, and Accounts Payable
Data Analyst
JCJ Locums
10.2006 - 02.2008
- Providing performance reporting for NHS hubs/trusts
- Collating weekly performance figures and comparison tables
- Maintaining client pricing models
- Responsible for the online training; first point of contact for related IT queries
- PA to the Medical Advisor for clinical complaints
Administrator
JCJ Locums
10.2005 - 09.2006
Candidate Resourcer
Corinth Healthcare
11.2002 - 10.2005
Payroll Administrator
Corinth Healthcare
02.2001 - 11.2002
Equine Groom
Various Roles
01.1998 - 01.2001
Education
Prince2 Foundation -
GCSE - 9 GCSE - A-C Passes
Aireville School
Skills
- Financial modelling
- Budget planning
- Advanced Excel knowledge
- Financial reporting
- Financial reconciliation
- Data analysis
Additional Information
I'm seeking a new challenge after spending over 10 years in my previous role, and I'm eager to expand my skillset in the process.
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Contis/Solaris Group
01.2015 - 06.2025
Project Manager
HCL PLC
11.2013 - 12.2014
Financial Analyst
HCL PLC (Formerly JCJ Locums)
02.2008 - 11.2013
Data Analyst
JCJ Locums
10.2006 - 02.2008
Administrator
JCJ Locums
10.2005 - 09.2006
Candidate Resourcer
Corinth Healthcare
11.2002 - 10.2005
Payroll Administrator
Corinth Healthcare
02.2001 - 11.2002
Equine Groom
Various Roles
01.1998 - 01.2001
GCSE - 9 GCSE - A-C Passes
Aireville School
Prince2 Foundation -
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