Krisha Ferguson
Alloa,Clackmannanshire
Summary
Highly skilled financial professional with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel. Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and both internal and external financial audits. Known for excellent attention to detail and strong analytical abilities, ensuring precise financial and cash control. Committed to leveraging skills to enhance organisational financial integrity and accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Analyst
Caledonia Water (Morrisons Water Services)
Stepps, North Lanarkshire
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Monthly reconciliation of several account codes and review allocated costs in ledger, journal transfers as required
- Review transfers reported by commercial in Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services (PBCS) during reconciliation process to ensure commercial allocate opposite entry for any cost transfer, referencing correct cost centre/account code.
- Ensure all transfers are posted in advance of month-end
- Monitor WIP, payment assessment, withheld values monthly to ensure cash neutral
- Review SW Assessment, extract breakdown of all project payments and post journal reallocation in CWA ledger upon SW payment
- Single point of contact for operative payroll across all projects for core working hours, overtime, subsistence/lodge claims and any performance bonus payments
- Collation of the monthly Application for Payment for Waste projects which generates circa £5m monthly
- Provide time-booking/man-hours data for commercial on a monthly basis across various projects
- Liaise with Procurement on Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) and Accounts Payable (AP) on Hold issues and monitor statistics to ensure they remain within controlled threshold based on number of invoice(s) and associated value.
- Collate Cost to Employ (CTE) data for all subcontractors for audit submission to SW
- Project updates to LBE, VOWD, risk allocation and spend profile on monthly reporting cycle
- Support PMs on project closedown at Capex 5 and Capex 6
Commercial Programme Administrator
AB (Amey-Binnies)
12.2016 - 08.2021
- Responsible for provision of contract and risk management support on over 200 projects generating in excess of £70 million in revenue for a joint venture company, in alliance with Scottish Water on the SR15 Wastewater Infrastructure Framework
- Primary customer interface for call-off contracts under the Main Alliance Agreement with Scottish Water at all Capex Stages
- Support PMs on financial calculations for capex extensions
- Monitor WIP, payment assessment and withheld values monthly on all projects across the programme to ensure cash neutral
- Report company performance and efficiency metrics presented to the JV board monthly
- Work closely with project teams to identify project specific risks to be mitigated under the call-off contracts
- Primary customer interface for risk management reporting on projects from cradle to grave
- Project updates to LBE, VOWD, risk allocation and spend profile on monthly reporting cycle
- Support PMs on project closedown at Capex 5 and Capex 6
Contracts Analyst
Q Squared Solutions Ltd.
11.2010 - 12.2016
- Responsible for provision of contract and financial support on over 40 projects generating in excess of £50 million in revenue for a Fortune 500 company
- Work closely with project teams to determine appropriate terms and conditions of contracts
- Primary customer interface on large, complex contracts, responsible for drafting and negotiating contract to execution whilst developing and maintaining customer relationships
- Revise or develop the contracts and related budgets to ensure the scope of work is defined correctly and budgets reflect the scope
- Ensure any changes are integrated into the main study contract efficiently and accurately
- Represent Contracts team at customer meetings and with internal Stakeholders as required
- Create budget, scopes and contracts as required
- Provide advice, support and guidance to other Contract Analysts as needed
- Mentor and train team members
Senior Buyer
Aquamarine Power Ltd.
02.2010 - 04.2010
- Manage and drive suppliers and contractors to achieve required outcomes by co-ordination between engineering and the supply base to design and order the correct solution, maintaining HSE, quality and cost control
- Commercial and contractual aspects of tendering, evaluating, negotiating, awarding, creation of new contracts for Service Level Agreements, inclusive of clear KPIs, terms and conditions and managing all subcontracts and major purchase orders, including cost control and contract variations
Lead Estimator
Halliburton
01.2010 - 02.2010
- Responsible for review of Invitations to Tender, compile Tender Proposal and Clarifications prior to Contract Award and Tender pricing structure to maximize contract award opportunities
Administrator
Edinburgh University
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Provide administrative support to Genomics Forum Department
- Responsibilities included; creation of meeting agendas, minute taking of senior board meetings and departmental progress meetings, created and maintained academic publications record, book travel arrangements, maintenance of departmental website and general administrative support
- (This role was undertaken whilst studying LLM in Oil and Gas Contract Law)
Contracts Engineer
Qserv Ltd.
03.2003 - 07.2008
- Responsible for the registration, version management and document processes associated with all Prequalifications, Commercial Questionnaires, Invitations to Tender, Tender Proposals and Clarifications
- Provide commercial and contractual support to Project teams and Senior Management to mitigate contractual and commercial risk at all times and to ensure optimum solution
- Manage all subcontracts and major purchase orders
- Control all contract variations and negotiate variations with clients in order to maximise project revenue and ensure maximum profitability
- Responsible for all project revenue and costings for up to 20 live projects at any one time
- Administrate Performance Bonds, Insurance Certificates, Guarantees, Final Statement of Account and other documentation required by subcontract
- Attend project kick-off meetings, internal project progress meetings and client meetings
- Review project progress and milestone deadlines in line with contractual obligations
- Compilation and preparation of invoices to client and management of the process ensuring timely payments
- Support Tendering Manager with project cost analysis to support improvements in estimating
Project Support
Qserv Ltd.
05.2002 - 02.2003
- Liaise with Project Managers on project schedules to maximise utilisation of personnel and equipment
- Responsible for the management of all documentation for concurrent projects
- Responsible for travel and accommodation for mobilization of personnel to work sites worldwide
- Expediting of supplier and third-party goods and services to meet project and Client deadlines
Internal Sales Engineer
Rhomax Engineering Ltd.
02.1996 - 04.2002
- Responsible for internal sales of the Rhomax product portfolio, ranging from initial client contact, compiling proposals and detailed technical tenders, close of sales and on-going customer care
- Responsible for financial reporting of sales figures and forecasts to the Managing Director
- Experienced in financial and technical evaluation of quotations for various projects
- Provide technical support to clients and External Sales Engineer
Administrative Assistant
Scottish Enterprise Grampian
08.1995 - 02.1996
Education
PGCert - Legal Research, Legal Process and the Law of Contract, Construction Law, Law and Practice of Construction Management, Arbitration Law and Dispute Resolution
Strathclyde University
01.2019 - 01.2021
PGDip - Legal Systems and Contract Law, Reparation Law and Evidence, Arbitration Law, Arbitration Practice and Procedure, Renewable Energy Issues, Oil and Gas Contract Law
The Robert Gordon University
01.2008 - 01.2009
BA Honours - European Administration with Languages
The Robert Gordon University
01.1991 - 01.1995
Highers - English (B), Mathematics (B), Biology (B), French (B), History
Cults Academy
01.1990 - 01.1991
Standard Grades - English, Mathematics, French, Biology, Physics, Geography, Art & Design
Albyn School for Girls
01.1982 - 01.1990
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Advanced)
- Excel (Advanced)
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation
- Analytical
- Financial and cash control
- Internal/external financial audit
- Excellent attention to detail
Languages
English (Native)
French (Conversational)
Affiliations
- Cycling, hill-walking, running, pilates, yoga, reading, films, dress-making
Timeline
Finance Analyst
Caledonia Water (Morrisons Water Services)
08.2021 - 11.2024
PGCert - Legal Research, Legal Process and the Law of Contract, Construction Law, Law and Practice of Construction Management, Arbitration Law and Dispute Resolution
Strathclyde University
01.2019 - 01.2021
Commercial Programme Administrator
AB (Amey-Binnies)
12.2016 - 08.2021
Contracts Analyst
Q Squared Solutions Ltd.
11.2010 - 12.2016
Senior Buyer
Aquamarine Power Ltd.
02.2010 - 04.2010
Lead Estimator
Halliburton
01.2010 - 02.2010
Administrator
Edinburgh University
01.2009 - 12.2009
PGDip - Legal Systems and Contract Law, Reparation Law and Evidence, Arbitration Law, Arbitration Practice and Procedure, Renewable Energy Issues, Oil and Gas Contract Law
The Robert Gordon University
01.2008 - 01.2009
Contracts Engineer
Qserv Ltd.
03.2003 - 07.2008
Project Support
Qserv Ltd.
05.2002 - 02.2003
Internal Sales Engineer
Rhomax Engineering Ltd.
02.1996 - 04.2002
Administrative Assistant
Scottish Enterprise Grampian
08.1995 - 02.1996
BA Honours - European Administration with Languages
The Robert Gordon University
01.1991 - 01.1995
Highers - English (B), Mathematics (B), Biology (B), French (B), History
Cults Academy
01.1990 - 01.1991
Standard Grades - English, Mathematics, French, Biology, Physics, Geography, Art & Design
Albyn School for Girls
01.1982 - 01.1990
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