Alteryx
Matthew Coverdale
Finance Manager
Manchester
Summary
A self-motivated, analytical and detail-orientated ACA chartered accountant with 18 month post qualification experience. With recent experience of financial analytics supporting finance business partnering. Able to utilise strong organisation and leadership qualities, to manage multiple projects in a high-pressure environment consistently producing outstanding results, and advocate a strong team culture by building strong working relationships. Eager to utilise technologies to improve working practices and provide data insights and visualisations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
DWF
Manchester, Manchester
08.2023 - Current
- Built and maintained collaborative working relationships with non-financial colleagues.
- Advised senior managers on complex financial issues.
- Prepared and presented consolidated monthly management accounts and flash reports.
- Undertook regular forecast variance analysis in conjunction with budget holders.
- Reviewed budgets periodically and forecasted throughout year to support Operations team.
- Harnessed data visualisation to drive insights through management reporting.
- Designed dashboards to enhance Business Intelligence and KPI reporting.
- Liaised with budget holders with monthly reporting to understand variances.
Finance Manager
On the Beach
Manchester
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared half year financial statements for the group
- Developed data analytic processes to confirm accuracy of reports
- Prepared and distributed monthly management information to key third parties.
- Developed robust procedures to accurately report on companies payment practices
- Completing external surveys to use for benchmark data and peer analysis
Senior Associate Accountant
PwC
Manchester
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Managed complex finance projects under direction of senior management to meet deadlines and budget limitations.
- Offered advice and direction to help clients better understand financial goals.
- Used Alteryx to build automation program's to gain work efficiencies
- Promoted the use of next generation technology to assist in audits.
- Provided coaching and review to junior members of the team
- Built and managed strong working relationships with internal and external shareholders
- Managed a large portfolio of clients ensuring the timely completion of audits
Associate Accountant
PwC
Manchester
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Performed complex audit work on highly judgemental areas of the audit.
Mechanical Engineer
Rolls-Royce
Derby
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Identified potential savings of £60M through reducing service maintenance costs.
- Developed new analytical tools to support department accuracy and efficiency
- Provided customer solutions to In-Service issues which occurred through service life.
- Co-ordinated In-Service maintenance to meet safety requirements whilst minimising customer impact.
- Implemented and oversaw vital changes to official safety documents.
Higher Apprentice
Rolls-Royce
Derby
09.2014 - 12.2017
- Identified financial savings of £500,000 per product for the justification of business decisions.
- Managed interdepartmental projects to improve the design phase of a product.
- Audited external supplier quality.
- Produced innovative designs and manufacturing techniques for a next generation calibration tool.
- Executed business improvement projects to continuously progress the safety and productivity of the company.
Education
ACA Chartered Accountant - Accountancy
ICAEW
Manchester 09.2019 - 2022.12
Alteryx Designer Core - Software
Alteryx Core Academy
07.2022 - 2022.09
Level 7 Apprenticeship - Accountancy
PwC
09.2019 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Derby
Derby 09.2014 - 2018.07
Higher Level Apprenticeship - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Rolls-Royce
09.2014 - 2017.08
Skills
Project management
Software
Excel
Photoshop
Google Suite
Hobbies
- Rock Climbing
- Running
- Gym
- Hiking
- Photography
Timeline
Finance Manager
DWF
08.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
On the Beach
03.2023 - 08.2023
Alteryx Designer Core - Software
Alteryx Core Academy
07.2022 - 2022.09
Senior Associate Accountant
PwC
09.2021 - 02.2023
Associate Accountant
PwC
09.2019 - 09.2021
ACA Chartered Accountant - Accountancy
ICAEW
09.2019 - 2022.12
Level 7 Apprenticeship - Accountancy
PwC
09.2019 - 2022.09
Mechanical Engineer
Rolls-Royce
01.2018 - 07.2018
Higher Apprentice
Rolls-Royce
09.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Derby
09.2014 - 2018.07
Higher Level Apprenticeship - Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Rolls-Royce
09.2014 - 2017.08
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