Rebecca Leadbeater
Wakefield
Summary
Dynamic and inquisitive accountant with 10 years of PQE in the FMCG sector. Recognised as a finalist for Financial Controller of the year 2023 – Midlands. Proven track record in leading teams, improving controls, and driving cultural change within large divisions. Strong relationships with auditors and CFOs, and extensive experience in project accounting, including business disposals, site closures, and bond refinancing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Group Reporting Controller
2SFG LTD
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Achieved FY 24 audit sign off 6 weeks earlier than previously completed to aid refinancing.
- Successful audit completion by Deloitte capital markets team and part of the refinancing project team.
- Managed the accounting for the bond refinancing.
- Accounted for the dissolvement of many subsidiary companies and disposal of the European business.
- Implemented a new consolidation system alongside a project accountant improving reporting efficiencies.
- Manage external audits throughout the year: H1, Q3 and Year End.
- Ensuring compliance and timely delivery of the group stat accounts and subsidiaries.
- Weekly and Monthly consolidated accounts production.
- Production of board reports and assistance with investor presentations.
- Assist with corporate simplification agenda.
- Ensure a high level of control within the business and provide technical support for divisions.
- Improved the transparency of related party reporting and reported contractual details to the board.
- Lead a team of 4.
Senior Finance Manager- UK Poultry Division
2SFG LTD
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Centralised weekly and monthly reporting from 8 UK Poultry sites reducing reporting time and standardising reporting
- Recruited and managed of a team of 6 qualified accountants, fostering a collaborative and high performing team environment
- Strengthened controls and created/documented accounting policies
Senior Divisional Financial Accountant- UK Poultry Division
2SFG LTD
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Implemented balance sheet reviews for each reporting site and strengthened balance sheet controls leading to an improvement in financial accuracy
- Analysed VAT returns and created the year-end tax pack
- HSBC receivables financing audit divisional management
- Successfully managed Internal and External Audits, clearing outstanding internal audit actions and advocating for improved audit self assessments
- Over these years the external audit reports came back clean, with only judgmental items being raised for adjustments
- Accounting of the Agricultural costs- Cost of Sales
- Analysing feed costs and chicken prices
- £1bn per year ledger
- Production of accounting papers Holiday Pay Accruals, Fixed Asset Verification and Leases
Group Internal Reporting Manager
2SFG LTD
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered timely and accurate internal reporting, supporting strategic decision making
- Support to Head of Group Accounting in delivering ad-hoc reporting to stakeholders and ad-hoc projects
- Liaise with MIS Controller to ensure core Management Information Systems meet reporting requirements of the Group
- Day-to-day management of the Group internal Reporting team
- Cross-supported the technical accounting team with quarterly reporting
Group Reporting Accountant
2SFG LTD
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Preparation of Group quarterly external bond reporting and analysis, internal reporting including monthly board summary pack and analysis of group weekly results
- Discussing weekly reporting and understanding forecast performance with key Finance Directors and Financial Controllers across the Group
- Preparation of annual reporting for all Group subsidiaries and assist in the audit of these subsidiaries
- Involved in the development and implementation of a new accounting system across the group
- Including user testing, report design, training and ensuring accurate reporting during a parallel run of systems
- Project accounting, including group disposals and site closures
- Budgeting and forecasting processes for the group
Senior Management Accountant
Driver Hire
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Oversaw purchase/sales ledger functions, credit control, treasury, payroll and accounts (UK and Australia)
- Department analysis/forecasting
- Reporting to relevant government bodies – mainly Australian
- (Payroll/Tax/Bank Covenant requirements)
- Balance sheet reviews
- Managed the 2013/14 audit for the Australian business
Assistant Accountant- Sales and Margin Topshop/Topman & Central – Miss Selfridge
Arcadia Group Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012
Education
ACMA, CGMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
01.2010 - 01.2013
BSC (Hons) - Mathematics
University of Leeds
01.2006 - 01.2009
Skills
SAP
SAP BPC
Board
Hyperion
Navision
SAGE
JD Edwards
Timeline
Group Reporting Controller
2SFG LTD
10.2023 - 03.2025
Senior Finance Manager- UK Poultry Division
2SFG LTD
01.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Divisional Financial Accountant- UK Poultry Division
2SFG LTD
06.2020 - 01.2022
Group Internal Reporting Manager
2SFG LTD
01.2018 - 01.2020
Group Reporting Accountant
2SFG LTD
01.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Management Accountant
Driver Hire
01.2012 - 01.2015
ACMA, CGMA -
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
01.2010 - 01.2013
Assistant Accountant- Sales and Margin Topshop/Topman & Central – Miss Selfridge
Arcadia Group Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2012
BSC (Hons) - Mathematics
University of Leeds
01.2006 - 01.2009
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