Rachel Reid
Blackburn,Lancashire
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting. Strong analytical skills combined with effective communication and organisational abilities, ensuring accurate financial reporting and project execution. Experienced in leveraging advanced Excel functions to support data-driven decision-making. Focused on delivering financial efficiency and supporting organisational objectives through strategic planning.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Project Accountant
BAE Systems Plc
Samlesbury, UK
2023.01 - 2025.07
- Led working group of five to eliminate unidentified unallocated cash.
- Administered USP and F35 SharePoint sites, managing user access and content updates.
- Reviewed and validated Billable Lines data for Air UK Business Critical Spreadsheet Register.
- Collaborated with Integrated Project Team to prepare monthly forecasts and Integrated Business Plan submissions.
- Produced quarterly Contract Status Review and Summary Status Reports in coordination with IPT.
- Drove initiatives for cash accuracy, addressing invoicing queries and managing debt resolution.
- Guided industrial placement within team to enhance skill development.
- Contributed to project Spartan for new Enterprise Resource Planning system implementation.
Financial Accounts Analyst
Crown Paints Limited
Darwen, UK
1996.11 - 2022.11
- Prepared monthly and quarterly management accounts, ensuring accuracy in balance sheet reconciliations.
- Compiled statutory accounts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to align financial strategies and improve decision-making.
- Evaluated sales rebates and royalties for export customers, fully adhering to agreements.
- Supported internal and external auditors during annual audits, addressing inquiries promptly.
- Organised annual asset verification to uphold accurate records across departments.
- Streamlined indirect sale processing by automating document handling, saving four hours weekly.
- Implemented a new capex reporting process, reducing approval time by 20%.
Payroll Assistant
British Steel
Blackburn, UK
1996.07 - 1996.11
- Processed payrolls to ensure timely employee payments.
- Maintained accurate, confidential payroll records to enhance data security.
- Input new employee details into payroll system, including personal information and hours worked.
- Resolved payroll queries from internal staff to foster clear communication.
- Collaborated with HR to facilitate new hire onboarding and compliance procedures.
Trainee
Akzo Nobel Industrial Coatings
Darwen, UK
1994.06 - 1996.06
- Processed sales orders efficiently while addressing queries and complaints professionally.
- Analysed slow-moving inventory to optimise stock levels and reduce day's supply.
- Collaborated with production, quality, and technical teams to enhance operational processes.
- Conducted annual stock audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Investigated billing discrepancies and resolved account issues promptly.
- Performed daily account reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
- Monitored customer credit limits and obtained relevant credit information.
- Processed accounts and incoming payments following established financial policies.
Education
CIMA Professional Qualification - 2019 Syllabus
BPP
ManchesterCIMA Professional Qualification - 2010 Syllabus
Kaplan
ManchesterCIMA Certificate in Business Accounting - 2006 CBA Syllabus
Kaplan
Manchester 2001.04 -
BA (Hons) - Business & Finance
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2004.09 - 2006.06
HNC - Business & Finance
Blackburn College
Blackburn 2000.09 - 2002.06
GNVQ - Business Studies
Blackburn College
Blackburn 1994.09 - 1996.06
GNVQ - Leisure & Tourism
Blackburn College
Blackburn 1993.09 - 1994.06
GCSEs - Including Maths and English
Darwen Moorland High School
Darwen 1988.09 - 1993.06
Skills
- Project management and accounting
- People management
- Time management
- Communication and collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Month-end reporting
- Variance analysis
- Financial planning and analysis
- Cognos and Tagetik reporting
- Forecasting techniques
- Advanced Microsoft Office 365
- Contract analysis
- Cash flow forecasting
- Problem solving
- Employee training and development
Certification
- CIMA Cert BA
- BA (Hons)
Timeline
Project Accountant
BAE Systems Plc
2023.01 - 2025.07
BA (Hons) - Business & Finance
Manchester Metropolitan University
2004.09 - 2006.06
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting - 2006 CBA Syllabus
Kaplan
2001.04 -
HNC - Business & Finance
Blackburn College
2000.09 - 2002.06
Financial Accounts Analyst
Crown Paints Limited
1996.11 - 2022.11
Payroll Assistant
British Steel
1996.07 - 1996.11
GNVQ - Business Studies
Blackburn College
1994.09 - 1996.06
Trainee
Akzo Nobel Industrial Coatings
1994.06 - 1996.06
GNVQ - Leisure & Tourism
Blackburn College
1993.09 - 1994.06
GCSEs - Including Maths and English
Darwen Moorland High School
1988.09 - 1993.06
CIMA Professional Qualification - 2019 Syllabus
BPP
CIMA Professional Qualification - 2010 Syllabus
Kaplan