Katie Saville
Ringwood,Hampshire
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 10 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. Highly collaborative individual with track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team collaboration and decision making skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance manager
Alecta Technical Solutions
Ringwood, Hampshire
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Provided key input in strategic decision-making meetings, influencing company direction.
- Streamlined invoice processing reducing errors and delays.
- Prepared client quotes and invoicing to create stable cash flow.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Daily Invoicing
- Dealing with Invoice queries
- Chasing late payments
- Paying suppliers
- Paying staff expenses and checking they are correct
- Using Dext to upload receipts and invoices
- Checking the bank daily
- Approving bills and matching up with PO's
Office manager
Aperion
Ringwood, Hampshire
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative procedures.
- Coordinated team meetings for effective communication and project alignment.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations with diligent oversight of office tasks.
- Managed supplier relationships to secure best pricing and service delivery.
- Handled incoming correspondence, resulting in timely responses and decision-making.
- Streamlined invoice processing procedures for smoother financial operations.
- Processed invoices and purchase orders with high attention to detail.
- Processed invoices and financial data with strong eye for detail.
Nursery nurse
Ellingham House Day Nursery
Ringwood, Hampshire
06.2004 - 12.2014
- Lead a team of 6 staff as Baby Unit Supervisor
- Assisted the Nursery Manager
- Delivered high-quality childcare by maintaining a safe, clean and nurturing environment.
- Enhanced children's social development for improved interaction skills through arranging group activities and playdates.
- Stimulated emotional growth with sensitive and patient communication, fostering strong relationships.
- Provided detailed daily reports to parents regarding their child's day, ensuring transparency and trust.
- Observed children's behaviour whilst identifying any developmental issues or concerns.
- Coordinated creative learning activities to enhance cognitive abilities in young children.
- Administered first aid when required, ensuring prompt attention to injuries or illnesses.
- Maintained comprehensive records of each child's progress; noted developments at regular intervals.
- Facilitated nap times as part of routine care duties, contributing to overall wellbeing.
- Liaised effectively with colleagues during shift changes; guaranteed seamless continuity of care for all children.
- Organised stimulating outdoor activities that encouraged motor skill development in a fun manner.
- Guided positive behaviour amongst children through role-modelling appropriate actions and manners.
- Managed minor disputes amongst children calmly, encouraging peaceful resolution.
- Facilitated early literacy skills by introducing phonics games and reading exercises.
- Safeguarded and protected welfare of young children.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play, providing first aid as necessary.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with parents, carers and nursery staff.
- Wrote up regular activity and observations reports, monitoring children's progress and development.
- Closely monitored child wellbeing, regularly updating parents to assure continued safety and security.
- Planned and led engaging activities for small groups of young children.
- Encouraged children to share and communicate with peers to boost social development.
- Worked with large team to complete daily tasks to schedule.
- Maintained consistently safe environments through diligent risk management in line with nursery guidelines.
- Maintained welcoming, age-appropriate classroom environment.
- Followed nursery guidelines to address negative behaviours.
- Advised parents on how to manage disruptive or unsocial behaviours at home.
- Supervised groups of up to 17 children.
- Prepared daily lessons to cover specific topics supporting children's educational, physical and social development.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Nursery Nurse
Brockenhurst College
Brockenhurst 09.2004 - 07.2005
A-Levels - Business Studies, Leisure and Tourism
Ringwood Sixth Form
Ringwood, Hampshire 09.2002 - 07.2004
Skills
- Customer Service
- Exceptional communicator
- Attention to Detail
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Client relationship building
- Xero
- Asset Management
- KPI management
- Compliance understanding
- Management accounting
- Team management and mentoring
- Inspiring team leadership
- Organisation
- Deadline focused
- Invoice management
- Analytical thinker
Timeline
Finance manager
Alecta Technical Solutions
01.2017 - 12.2024
Office manager
Aperion
01.2015 - 01.2017
NVQ Level 3 - Nursery Nurse
Brockenhurst College
09.2004 - 07.2005
Nursery nurse
Ellingham House Day Nursery
06.2004 - 12.2014
A-Levels - Business Studies, Leisure and Tourism
Ringwood Sixth Form
09.2002 - 07.2004
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