Roshan Mehta
Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and P&L reconciliations. Experienced in sales analysis, cost control, and financial modelling. Proficient in MI reporting, cash management, and supplier relations. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and facilitating strategic business decisions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
FINANCE MANAGER – NHS / Integrated Care
Circle Health Group
Bedford
2022.07 - 2026.02
- Assisted in managing NHS programme budgets and cost contracts totalling £40m.
- Supported budget-setting processes aligning financial plans with service requirements.
- Contributed to financial report preparation on income, expenditure, and performance indicators.
- Aided in developing financial forecasts for effective financial control and recovery planning.
- Identified cost improvement opportunities working with operational and clinical teams.
- Provided financial advice on service changes and contract variations ensuring compliance.
- Supported business case development including financial modelling and option appraisal.
- Addressed pricing discrepancies and non-compliant expenditure ensuring financial integrity.
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT – NHS / Integrated Care
Circle Health Group
Bedford
2017.09 - 2022.06
- Assisted financial teams in delivering insights for service transformation and operational redesign.
- Supported financial management by reviewing activity income and expenditure within various frameworks.
- Facilitated recovery of costs from overcharges, data duplication, and non-contracted activities.
- Helped ensure compliance with contract terms by addressing out-of-scope activities from NHS trusts and independent providers.
- Conducted audits on accounts payable to identify weaknesses and enhance data quality.
- Validated various financial activities, including risk share agreements and payroll checks.
- Provided support for IFRS reporting and finance system migrations at head office.
CLUSTER FINANCE CONTROLLER
DeVere Hotels, Cheshunt & Denham
Cheshunt & Denham
2016.09 - 2017.08
- Assisted in financial planning and management for two hotels.
- Analysed financial data and reported insights to executives and directors for cluster of two estate hotels with over 50 conference and wedding venues and 100-140 rooms.
- Delivered annual budget forecasts and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements.
- Tracked expenditure and operational budgets to support strategic decisions.
- Prepared financial trend analyses and modelling to adapt to market changes.
- Reviewed business models and evaluated capital funding requests for financial viability.
- Created monthly cash flow projections to assist in forecasting financial trends and departmental planning.
- Compiled departmental reports to aid in expense management.
- Liaised with external auditors to ensure compliance with financial standards.
ASSISTANT CLUSTER FINANCE MANAGER
Hilton Worldwide, Watford
Watford
2013.09 - 2016.08
- Supported financial processes for cluster of 7 Hilton hotels, managing turnover of £30 million.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly management accounts and VAT reporting, ensuring accuracy in bank reconciliations.
- Facilitated timely financial statements for stakeholders, contributing to informed decision-making.
- Helped maintain financial controls and procedures, identifying savings opportunities.
- Assisted in analysing profitability across ventures and participated in board meetings for hotel properties.
- Monitored cash flow and identified future trends.
- Conducted reviews to assess financial needs and investment opportunities for each hotel.
- Facilitated team development by coordinating training for accounts receivable, payables, income auditors, and assistant cluster finance managers.
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Holiday Inn Express, Stansted
Stansted
2009.07 - 2013.08
- Overseen all aspects of financial control of 254-bedroom, 6 conference room with total of £6 million turnover.
- Supported preparation of monthly management accounts, payroll, budgets, forecasts, P&L.
- Prepared and reported on income & expense forecasts to senior management & Head Office.
- Presented monthly results, budget variance ad-hoc analysis to Head office & department heads.
- Delivered insightful commentary and analysis of financial data for non-financial managers.
- Identified and developed controls and processes to ensure all risks & opportunities are highlighted.
- Negotiated substantial cost reductions for waste management and cash collection services to enhance budget efficiency.
- Resolved late payments and managed cost collections effectively, ensuring timely financial operations.
- Conducted internal audits and delivered ad hoc projects directed by the General manager.
- Led kitchen operations at Holiday Inn Express, Stansted Airport, overseeing staff and food preparation.
- Assisted Head Chef at Holiday Inn Express, Stansted Airport, in food preparation and kitchen management.
Education
Chartered Global Management Accountant - ACMA, CGMA
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
LondonMSc. - Finance & Accounting
University of Wales
Skills
- Financial planning & controlling
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Sales and margin analysis
- P&L preparation
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Variance analysis
- Cost Control and reduction
- Financial modelling & pricing
- Management Information reporting
- Performance reviews
- Process improvement
- Business partnering
- Audit processes familiarity
- Financial reporting analysis
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Intermediate Excel proficiency
Timeline
FINANCE MANAGER – NHS / Integrated Care
Circle Health Group
2022.07 - 2026.02
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT – NHS / Integrated Care
Circle Health Group
2017.09 - 2022.06
CLUSTER FINANCE CONTROLLER
DeVere Hotels, Cheshunt & Denham
2016.09 - 2017.08
ASSISTANT CLUSTER FINANCE MANAGER
Hilton Worldwide, Watford
2013.09 - 2016.08
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Holiday Inn Express, Stansted
2009.07 - 2013.08
Chartered Global Management Accountant - ACMA, CGMA
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
MSc. - Finance & Accounting
University of Wales