Kheren McLaren
Glasgow,Glasgow City
Summary
Finance professional and ACCA student with progressive experience in royalties, and international finance operations. Currently supporting the Iberica territory within the Centre of Excellence team, working across bilingual financial processes and Spanish tax compliance. Daily professional communication with colleagues across Spain in both English and Spanish. Professional working proficiency in Spanish, supporting effective communication across international teams and stakeholders
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Royalties Executive - Iberica
Harper Collins Publishers
Glasgow
04.2026 - Current
- Reviewed new contracts, checking all royalty rules regarding Spanish and non-Spanish sales were accurate before logging onto the system.
- Adhered to complex Spanish tax laws, including IVA & IRPF.
- Executed monthly reconciliations to verify financial data integrity
- Acted as a key liaison between the Madrid and Glasgow teams, translating and communicating complex financial information across both English and Spanish
- Provided accurate month end financial reports for accountants.
- Used systems such as JDE, JIRA, Klopotek and Microsoft excel to analyze and control finance operations.
- Analyzed invoices and financial documentation, verifying the validity before authorzing payments.
Senior Royalties Team Member
Harper Collins Publishers
Glasgow
06.2025 - 04.2026
- Collaborated with Finance, Legal, and Editorial teams to resolve statement queries and support continuous process improvement.
- Identified and recalculated errors or discrepancies in royalty data, implementing necessary adjustments to maintain precise reporting.
- Contributed to audit preparation and reporting, ensuring transparency and adherence to financial regulations.
Royalties Team Member
Harper Collins Publishers
Glasgow
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Administered and processed royalty payments to authors, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements according to contractual agreements.
- Monitored and maintained financial controls to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry regulations.
Customer Service Specialist
Harper Collins Publishers
Glasgow
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Administered E-Commerce functions, reporting and reconciling sales from TikTok and online markets for finance teams.
Customer Service Agent
Harper Collins Publishers
Glasgow
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Monitored and processed orders and refunds.
Restaurant Host
Mitchells & Butlers
Glasgow
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Ensured guest satisfaction through attentive service.
Skills
- Financial controls
- Month end reporting
- Reconciliation
- Systems Proficiency
- Royalty administration
Languages
Spanish
Advanced
C1
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
- ACCA - currently studying foundation level courses with ambition to become chartered.
Timeline
Royalties Executive - Iberica
Harper Collins Publishers
04.2026 - Current
Senior Royalties Team Member
Harper Collins Publishers
06.2025 - 04.2026
Royalties Team Member
Harper Collins Publishers
12.2024 - 06.2025
Customer Service Specialist
Harper Collins Publishers
04.2023 - 12.2024
Customer Service Agent
Harper Collins Publishers
06.2022 - 04.2023
Restaurant Host
Mitchells & Butlers
05.2019 - 06.2022