GRACE JOHN LADIPO

• Lead finance for subsidiaries and overseas entities in global organisation (>$1bn turnover). Deliver full management accounts, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis. Manage statutory accounts, VAT, intercompany and FX. Support Dynamics implementation and prepare Tonnage Tax for 100+ vessel-owning companies.
• Managed financial forecasting and budgeting processes to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Oversaw cash flow management and liquidity analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and facilitate informed decision-making.

• Led team delivering statutory reporting for organisation c.£200m. Managed audit (PwC), tax compliance, consolidation model and Oracle implementation. Provided treasury planning and deputised for Assistant Director of Finance.
• Oversaw audit processes by coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency.
• Directed preparation of monthly management reports providing insights into financial performance and trends.

• Produced consolidated reporting, project profitability analysis, cash planning and bank drawdowns. Improved controls and staff capability.

• Managed finance for 25 pubs, brewery and £15m property portfolio. Delivered management accounts, investment appraisal and strengthened internal financial processes.
• Supervised budgeting processes and provided strategic financial guidance to senior management

Earlier roles:

Group Financial Accountant Network Homes(Jan 2014 - Dec 2016)

Accountant Braemar Salvage Association (Jan 2010 - Jan 2014)

Assistant Financial Accountant Apogee Corp ( Jan 2009 - Jan 2010)

Finance Supervisor Apco Worldwide Ltd (Jan2006 - Jan 2008)

Accounts Assistant Department of Health (Jan 2005 - Jan 2006)