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Helen Jones

Gowerton,Swansea

Summary

Dedicated & versatile Senior Manager specializing in Project Management, Finance and Operations with 20 years experience in the Telecoms Industry. Skilled in all aspects of both financial & operations management, highly organised and a strategic planner offering strong administrative skills to provide teams with support and guidance to surpass expectations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Business & Finance Manager

Phonelink Installations Limited
12.2002 - 03.2023

Full time role, within a specialist Telecommunications Company with a turnover of £700,000, rewarded accelerated progression from Clerical Assistant through to Office Manager up to Business Development Manager and eventually to Senior Manager, I am currently responsible for the general management of the business.

With over 20 years experience specializing in both finance and project management I currently have a varied and extensive role within the company including the following responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of Finance & payroll.
  • Project management & Delivery.
  • Commercial & Procurement responsibilities.
  • Responsible for both ISO & Environmental accreditation.
  • Operation manager for all field engineers.
  • Established Health & Safety compliance and monitoring.
  • Responsible for pricing and submitting all tenders / sales opportunities.
  • Management of Key Accounts.
  • Performed work on all aspects of Financial Management and budgets.
  • Led on supplier performance, service and product reviews.
  • Respsonible for line management of staff and recruitment incdling KPIs.
  • Carried out Management Review Meetings with MD & monthly meetings with staff / engineers.

CONSULTANT

Telstra Mobility Sales Channel
Melbourne
08.2001 - 09.2002
  • Delivered customised training programmes to improve workforce skills and knowledge.
  • Devised detailed project plans with clear milestones, encouraging team focus and direction.
  • Recommended improvements on business processes for optimised performance and profitability.
  • Facilitated workshops focused on skill development, boosting staff morale and productivity.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

Liverpool John Moores Student Union
01.2000 - 07.2001

Education

Accounting

AAT

Project Management

PRINCE2

Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE - CMI

Leadership

UNIVERSITY oF DERBY

INSTITUTE oF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT - ILM

Degree

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
09.1998 - 06.2001

A Levels & GCSEs

OLCHFA COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1990 - 07.1997

Skills

  • Teamwork: Extensive experience of being a member of and leading a team This is coupled with a proactive approach via open communication with staff
  • Flexible Approach: Ability to acquire knowledge of previously un-encountered systems or procedures with a minimum learning curve, allowing for rapid adaptation to new environments
  • Good Communicator: First-rate written and vocal communication skills, coupled with an approachable demeanour, ensures effective interaction with colleagues and customers at all levels
  • Technological Ability: Fully conversant with many applications including elements of the Microsoft Office suite, Sage finance package, email and WWW software
  • Complex problem resolution: Strong analytical flair allows for the timely detection of possible problematic issues in any situation, as well as the formulation of effective solutions
  • Financial oversight: Ability to deal first hand with all aspects of business finance
  • Employee performance management

Interests

  • Completed the New York Marathon raising in excess of £1,500.00 for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
  • Represented County and University teams in both Badminton and netball and still play Division One Badminton today.
  • Qualified Badminton, Netball and Hockey Coach.

  

Hobbies and interests include physical activities such as skiing, going to the gym and walking. I also enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures with my friends and family. I am sociable competitive and friendly individual who is willing to learn new skills that will add to my overall level of competencies. I particularly enjoy trying out new activities, which challenge me both physically and mentally.


I have a full clean drivers licence and have my own transport 

Timeline

Senior Business & Finance Manager

Phonelink Installations Limited
12.2002 - 03.2023

CONSULTANT

Telstra Mobility Sales Channel
08.2001 - 09.2002

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

Liverpool John Moores Student Union
01.2000 - 07.2001

Degree

LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
09.1998 - 06.2001

A Levels & GCSEs

OLCHFA COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
09.1990 - 07.1997

Accounting

AAT

Project Management

PRINCE2

Business Management

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

CHARTERED MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE - CMI

Leadership

UNIVERSITY oF DERBY

INSTITUTE oF LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT - ILM
Helen Jones