GRAEME BELL
LIVINGSTON,West Lothian
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in financial reporting analysis and a proven ability to remain calm under pressure. Demonstrates strong problem-solving and communication skills, complemented by effective leadership capabilities. Committed to leveraging these strengths to drive organisational success and achieve strategic goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4016
4016
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager
VPZ
Newbridge
2025.07 - 2026.03
- Monthly Management Accounts– Posting Journals to Sage, Analysis of all costs. Adjustments/Accruals/prepayments
- Year end packs including full year end accounts- First point of contact for auditors
- Analysis of balance sheets- Inc Fixed Assets, VAT, NIC/PAYE reconciliations
- Variance Analysis- Variance analysis against projections/budgets
- P&L Projections/Budgets- Setting targets to be reviewed with department managers
- HMRC Returns- VAT and Corp Tax returns as per HMRC requirements
- Trained staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
Associate Director- Finance & IT
C-Plan Telecommunications
Broxburn, West Lothian
2023.11 - 2025.03
- Overseen the Finance & IT dept ensuring month end accounts are accurate and on time.
- Collaborated with senior executives to develop financial strategies to introduce efficiencies and reduce cost.
- Ensured 100% compliance with all financial regulations, leading to excellent year end audits
- Mentored and supervised a team of 4 Finance and IT assistants.
- Financial and Management reports
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- VAT, PAYE & R&D HMRC returns
- Bank reconciliations
- Overseeing Payroll and Subcontractor payments
- Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders for improved collaboration.
Finance & IT Manager
C-Plan Telecommunications
Broxburn, West Lothian
2018.04 - 2023.11
- Monthly Management Accounts– Posting Journals to Sage, Analysis of all costs. Adjustments/Accruals/prepayments
- Year end packs including full year end accounts- First point of contact for auditors
- Analysis of balance sheets- Fixed Assets, VAT, NIC/PAYE reconciliations
- Variance Analysis- Variance analysis against projections/budgets
- P&L Projections/Budgets- Setting targets to be reviewed with department managers
- Preparation of VAT Returns- VAT return as per HMRC requirements
- Implemented cybersecurity measures, ensuring data protection for clients.
- Improved efficiency by implementing new IT systems and processes.
Cost Controller
C-Plan Telecommunications
Broxburn, West Lothian
2012.04 - 2018.04
- Monthly Management Accounts– Posting Journals to Sage, Analysis of all costs. Adjustments/Accruals/prepayments
- Year end packs including full year end accounts- First point of contact for auditors
- Analysis of balance sheets- Fixed Assets, VAT, NIC/PAYE reconciliations
- Variance Analysis- Variance analysis against projections/budgets
- P&L Projections/Budgets- Setting targets to be reviewed with department managers
- Preparation of VAT Returns- VAT return as per HMRC requirements
- Conducted detailed variance analysis to highlight areas of overspend.
- Guided decision-making processes with insightful cost trend analysis reports.
Education
ACCA Stage 2 - Accounting
FTC
GlasgowACCA Stage 1 -
Napier University
EdinburghHND - Accounting
Napier University
Edinburgh 1999.01 - 2001.01
HNC - Accounting
Napier University
Edinburgh 1997.01 - 1999.01
Skills
- Financial reporting analysis
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Leadership
REFERENCES
Supplied on request
INTERESTS
My main interests are fishing and football. Other interests include reading, listening to music, spending time with my family and socialising with friends.
Timeline
Finance Manager
VPZ
2025.07 - 2026.03
Associate Director- Finance & IT
C-Plan Telecommunications
2023.11 - 2025.03
Finance & IT Manager
C-Plan Telecommunications
2018.04 - 2023.11
Cost Controller
C-Plan Telecommunications
2012.04 - 2018.04
HND - Accounting
Napier University
1999.01 - 2001.01
HNC - Accounting
Napier University
1997.01 - 1999.01
ACCA Stage 2 - Accounting
FTC
ACCA Stage 1 -
Napier University