Mark Owen
Clayton West,Huddersfield
Summary
Dynamic Financial Controller with a proven track record in driving financial performance and operational efficiency. Experienced in leading finance teams and optimising processes for enhanced productivity. Adept at strategic planning and delivering comprehensive financial insights to support business growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Financial Controller
Interior Goods Direct
Huddersfield
03.2025 - Current
- Support strategic growth by driving consistently high quality information and insight on business activity.
- Partner with Commercial and Operational teams to enable shared understanding and decision making from accurate information.
- Executed process enhancements that resulted in improved efficiency for IGD.
- Identified necessary changes to optimise workflows and deliver tangible benefits.
- Mentor and developing finance team of 3 Finance Assistants.
Financial Controller
Aston Barclay Ltd (TCBG) - Redundancy
Normanton
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Led finance operations for The Car Buying Group, overseeing an £87m subsidiary of Aston Barclay.
Formulated financial strategies to increase profitability and streamline operations. - Part of Senior Management Team, collaborating with Executive Leadership team to develop, implement, and drive strategic plans enhancing company performance;
- Responsible for management accounting, budgets and forecasts, statutory reporting and cash and working capital requirements for TCBG;
- Execute and sustain rigorous financial oversight, consistently refining controls and protocols;
- Maintain compliance consistently with applicable legislation, regulations, and directives.
Financial Controller
PTSG Ltd
Normanton, Wakefield
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Held overall responsibility for £75m turnover Electrical Division.
- Led production of Monthly Management Accounts and consolidated Management Reporting for Board presentation.
- Collaborated with Divisional Directors to ensure precise business reporting and operational cost control.
- Identified opportunities for margin growth through rigorous process reviews.
- Optimised working practices to enhance efficiency and add value to business reporting.
- Managed team of 6, conducting regular one-to-one meetings and facilitating training.
Financial Controller
Opus / Adare SEC Ltd - Redundancy
Huddersfield
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw Adare SEC sale to Opus Trust Communications as part of Senior Management Team.
- Conducted analysis of systems and reporting to identify synergies and best practices.
- Established treasury function for adequate funding by managing group's banking facilities.
- Directed seven direct reports to enhance team performance and productivity.
- Led month-end, budgeting, and forecasting processes, including management and board reports.
- Facilitated external audit as primary contact, ensuring compliance and transparency.
- Supported R&D claim process, securing tax refund of approximately £40,000.
- Finalised draft statutory accounts to ensure regulatory compliance.
Financial Accountant
Opus / Adare SEC Ltd
Huddersfield
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported and developed four direct reports in Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
- Controlled accounting for company Balance Sheet, including Fixed Assets and Lease Schedules.
- Forecasted cash flow for all sites, consolidating and presenting to Financial Controller, CFO, and PE owners.
- Maintained the Invoice Finance Facility to ensure liquidity management.
- Executed statutory tasks including VAT, Intrastat, National Statistics, and year-end accounts.
Senior Financial Accountant
Costain Plc (A-One + Contract)
Normanton
11.2017 - 06.2021
- Reported directly to the Head of Finance. Role included:
- Review processes, procedures, and controls to ensure fiscal and reporting compliance, including ‘Making Tax Digital' to remain compliant with HMRC;
- Management, performance review and training of three direct report;
- Review Balance Sheet of all areas, ensuring the validity and integrity of all balances held in all business units;
- Completion of Central Departments Management Accounts, Intercompany and Payroll Recharges;
- Assist Head of Finance with Annual Budgets, Forecasts and being the lead contact for the External Auditors;
- Absorption Costing and reconciliation of Highways England recharge application.
Group Financial Controller
Oriium Consulting
Leeds
04.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed two direct reports, ensuring effective leadership and development.
- Completed management and financial accounts accurately and efficiently.
- Implemented new ERP system, Sage Live, to enhance operational processes.
- Conducted annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting for financial planning.
- Prepared fiscal reports, including annual financial statements, VAT, and payroll.
Management Accountant
First Title Insurance
Leeds
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Established new Finance team in Leeds, managing three employees effectively.
- Prepared and analysed monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and budgets.
- Completed SOX reporting reconciliations with US GAAP adjustments (FAS 60).
- Calculated technical insurance accounting journals for all unearned premium adjustments under UK GAAP.
- Prepared tax computations and filed VAT & IPT returns.
- Liaised with audit members to ensure efficient audits.
- Streamlined processes to enhance reporting efficiencies.
Management Accountant
Q-Parks
Leeds
11.2013 - 02.2015
Commercial Analyst & Reporting Accountant
Leeds Bradford International Airport - Redundancy
Leeds
09.2012 - 11.2013
Accountant
Farnell Element14 – Spain & Italy Accountant (Farnell European Accounting Services)
Leeds
11.2009 - 09.2012
Education
CIMA Qualified Chartered Accountant -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Leeds 03.2008 - 12.2013
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
09.2006 - 02.2008
GNVQ Business – Advanced Level - undefined
GNVQ Business – Intermediate Level - undefined
Skills
- Cost and revenue analysis
- Cash flow management
- Month-End close procedures
- Consolidation accounting
- Process improvements
- Budget preparation
- Team Leadership
- Internal & External stakeholder management
- Advanced excel usage
- Proficiency in financial software (Sage 50, 200, Live, Xero)
Affiliations
- ECB Foundation Cricket Coach
References
References available upon request.
CONTACT
- PHONE: 07500 730 988
- EMAIL: Markowen78@hotmail.co.uk
- ADDRESS: 6 Cliffe Street, Clayton West, Huddersfield, HD8 9NR
Timeline
Financial Controller
Interior Goods Direct
03.2025 - Current
Financial Controller
Aston Barclay Ltd (TCBG) - Redundancy
06.2023 - 03.2025
Financial Controller
PTSG Ltd
01.2023 - 06.2023
Financial Controller
Opus / Adare SEC Ltd - Redundancy
07.2021 - 12.2022
Financial Accountant
Opus / Adare SEC Ltd
06.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Financial Accountant
Costain Plc (A-One + Contract)
11.2017 - 06.2021
Group Financial Controller
Oriium Consulting
04.2017 - 11.2017
Management Accountant
First Title Insurance
02.2015 - 03.2017
Management Accountant
Q-Parks
11.2013 - 02.2015
Commercial Analyst & Reporting Accountant
Leeds Bradford International Airport - Redundancy
09.2012 - 11.2013
Accountant
Farnell Element14 – Spain & Italy Accountant (Farnell European Accounting Services)
11.2009 - 09.2012
CIMA Qualified Chartered Accountant -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
03.2008 - 12.2013
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
09.2006 - 02.2008