Jack Hutchinson
Pontefract,Yorkshire
Summary
ACCA qualified finance professional with extensive expertise in risk management, financial forecasting, and leadership. Proven track record in budget management, month-end close management, and implementing cost-reduction strategies. Adept at financial reporting and analysis, stakeholder management, and driving performance improvements. Skilled in public speaking, effective communication, and emotional intelligence. Committed to leveraging business acumen and financial insightfulness to achieve organisational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance business partner
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, Yorkshire
05.2023 - Current
- Strategised and led financial planning and operations for a range of departments.
- Provided strong management of finance team, meeting high-quality service standards, KPIs and deadlines.
- Built and maintained collaborative working relationships with non-financial colleagues.
- Conducted regular reviews of business performance against budget, pinpointing any discrepancies promptly.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
- Advised senior managers on complex financial issues.
- Guided operational teams on cost control methods; promoted culture of fiscal responsibility within company.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.
- Facilitated smooth audits through meticulous preparation and record-keeping.
- Enhanced strategic decision making with comprehensive financial reports.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
- Streamlined financial processes for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Reduced budget variances with tighter control measures in place.
- Supported management in strategic planning through insightful financial advice.
Management Accountant
Wilkinson Hardware Stores Limited
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Developed comprehensive performance reports for senior management review.
- Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
- Assisted with developing and ongoing control of costing and pricing systems for business goods.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Prepared detailed models, reports and charts highlighting complex financial information.
- Assisted in preparation of annual budgets, aiding business planning.
- Advised management on financial details related to business operations, inventory levels and budgets.
- Completed reviews of personal or business records in cases of insolvency and bankruptcy.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication for effective budgeting and forecasting.
- Coordinated month-end close procedures for timely reporting.
- Liaised with auditors whilst maintaining transparent documentation practices.
- Improved accuracy of financial reports with detailed data analysis.
- Provided leadership to finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Reviewed and approved balance sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Strengthened financial operations by streamlining accounting processes and systems.
- Managed budget forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.
- Ensured accurate financial records through meticulous account reconciliation.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities, improving profitability margins.
Finance Graduate (Finance Business Partnering)
University of Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Drafted and edited financial presentations for management to inform decision-making.
- Organised budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Collaborated with finance team for successful completion of annual budgeting process.
- Prepared comprehensive financial reports for board meetings.
- Managed financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
Education
Professional Member -
ACCA
01.2021 -
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 09.2015 - 08.2018
A-Levels -
Outwood Post 16 Centre
Worksop, NottinghamshireSkills
- Risk Management
- Financial Forecasting
- Leadership skills
- Resource allocation
- Month-end close management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Public speaking
- Business acumen
- Financial KPI measuring
- Management reporting
- Forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Management accounting
- Stakeholder management
- Change management
- Audit coordination
- Financial acumen
- Business insightfulness
- P and L expertise
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- P and L responsibility
- Driving performance improvements
- Financial modelling
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Self-motivation
- Time efficiency
- Decision making
Timeline
Finance business partner
University of Sheffield
05.2023 - Current
Professional Member -
ACCA
01.2021 -
Management Accountant
Wilkinson Hardware Stores Limited
01.2020 - 05.2023
Finance Graduate (Finance Business Partnering)
University of Lincoln
06.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Finance
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
09.2015 - 08.2018
A-Levels -
Outwood Post 16 Centre
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