Marilyn Dinsey
Perivale,Middlesex
Summary
A highly skilled and results-oriented Finance Manager with extensive experience in credit control, debt recovery, and financial operations. Adept at leading teams, optimising cash flow, and developing strategic processes to enhance collections efficiency. Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while driving financial stability. Skilled in setting and monitoring cash collection targets, managing high-value client portfolios, and providing performance-driven insights to senior leadership. A proactive leader with a keen eye for identifying opportunities to improve credit control functions and streamline operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Arum Systems
London
07.2022 - Current
- Provided oversight and guidance to the credit control team, ensuring adherence to high standards and compliance.
- Fostered strong relationships with partners and senior stakeholders to improve debt collection strategies.
- Established and tracked cash collection targets, adjusting priorities to maximise recovery rates.
- Managed a portfolio of high-value clients, ensuring effective and timely debt recovery.
- Conducted performance reviews with the credit control team and CFO, implementing strategies for improvement.
- Strengthened the team’s understanding of compliance and key credit control processes.
- Approved solicitor referrals and supported legal processes for outstanding debts.
Senior Finance Assistant
Arum Systems
London
12.2018 - 07.2022
- Led credit control processes, ensuring efficient and accurate management of outstanding debts.
- Developed reporting frameworks to monitor overdue accounts and improve collection performance.
- Implemented enhanced invoicing and collection procedures, reducing overdue debt by 15%.
- Provided mentorship and training to team members on compliance and credit control best practices.
- Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to address overdue accounts and implement solutions.
- Assisted in managing solicitor referrals for complex debt recovery cases.
- Generated aged debtor reports to support senior leadership in financial planning.
Accounts Assistant
Entervision Intercom Limited t/a EVI Security
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Assisted in managing customer accounts, resolving disputes, and ensuring timely payments.
- Oversaw purchase ledger activities and reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
- Processed supplier payments and managed expense approvals.
- Provided financial reports on outstanding balances and credit risks to senior management.
Credit Control Assistant
Micros Systems UK Limited
London
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Supported the credit control team in managing high-value accounts and debt collection.
- Liaised with clients to resolve payment disputes and reduce outstanding debt.
- Conducted credit checks and risk assessments for potential new accounts.
- Processed direct debit collections and managed daily cash allocation.
Education
BSc with Hons - Accounting and Financial Management
University of Surrey
01.2008 - 01.2011
A Levels - Art, Mathematics, Chemistry
Brampton College
01.2007 - 01.2008
Skills
- Credit Management: Oversight of credit control operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations
- Debt Collection & Recovery: Managing a portfolio of clients to ensure timely and effective debt collection
- Team Leadership: Leading and mentoring credit control teams to meet high-performance standards
- Process Improvement: Developing streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency in cash collection
- Stakeholder Engagement: Building relationships with partners and senior stakeholders to resolve financial disputes
- Compliance & Reporting: Monitoring outstanding debt and providing regular reports to CFOs and senior leadership
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel (pivot tables, macros), NetSuite, Xero, and practice management systems
Certification
- Advanced Excel Training
- Xero and NetSuite Proficiency
- Change Management Principles
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Finance Manager
Arum Systems
07.2022 - Current
Senior Finance Assistant
Arum Systems
12.2018 - 07.2022
Accounts Assistant
Entervision Intercom Limited t/a EVI Security
01.2015 - 12.2018
Credit Control Assistant
Micros Systems UK Limited
12.2011 - 12.2014
BSc with Hons - Accounting and Financial Management
University of Surrey
01.2008 - 01.2011
A Levels - Art, Mathematics, Chemistry
Brampton College
01.2007 - 01.2008
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