Leonard Katongole
London
Summary
Senior Financial Analyst with extensive experience in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis. Delivered a 20% improvement in forecast accuracy while supporting senior leadership in strategic decision-making. Expertise in developing financial models and reports to enhance business performance and visibility.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Treasury Reporting Manager
Hightown Housing Association Ltd
Hemel Hempstead
04.2025 - Current
- Lead financial forecasting, cash flow analysis, and funding planning to support strategic financing decisions.
- Develop financial models and forecasting tools to improve planning accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Key Achievement: Built a dynamic financial forecasting model improving forecast accuracy by 20%, supporting planning for a £50M annual loan interest budget.
- Delivered monthly financial reports and variance analysis to senior management, providing insights for informed decision-making.
- Partnered with finance leadership to support budgeting, financial planning, and performance monitoring, aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.
- Prepared month-end journals, accruals, and balance sheet reporting for loans, interest expense, and treasury activity to ensure accurate financial records.
Finance Planning Analyst
Hightown Housing Association Ltd
Hemel Hempstead
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Facilitated annual financial planning, forecasting cycles, and business plan consolidation to align resources with strategic objectives.
- Performed financial modelling, scenario analysis, and stress testing to evaluate financial risks and strategic initiatives.
- Conducted variance analysis and financial performance reporting to highlight key business drivers and inform decision-making.
- Collaborated with operational teams to analyse cost performance and evaluate investment initiatives for enhanced financial outcomes.
- Built Excel models to improve planning efficiency and financial reporting accuracy.
Finance Analyst
City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Sunderland
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed financial reports for senior management to improve performance visibility and decision-making.
- Produced monthly management accounts, budgets, and forecasts to provide insights through detailed variance analysis.
- Monitored financial performance, costs, and KPIs to ensure adherence to budget control protocols.
- Supported month-end close and financial reporting processes to maintain accuracy and timeliness.
Education
Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) -
Kaplan College
London12-2025
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting -
Kaplan College
LondonCIMA Certificate in Business Accounting -
Emile Woolf School
ManchesterSkills
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Financial Modelling
- Variance Analysis
- KPI Reporting
- Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis
- Advanced Excel
- Reporting tools
- Executive presentations
- Business partnering
- Stakeholder Communication
- Process optimization
Open To Us Opportunities
True
Timeline
Treasury Reporting Manager
Hightown Housing Association Ltd
04.2025 - Current
Finance Planning Analyst
Hightown Housing Association Ltd
06.2022 - 03.2025
Finance Analyst
City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
06.2019 - 06.2022
Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) -
Kaplan College
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting -
Kaplan College
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting -
Emile Woolf School