Sarah Marsden
Mirfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Adaptable and motivated communicator committed to improving financial controls, processes and procedures. Builds positive working relationships organisation-wide to communicate financial requirements. Mentors department managers in budget forecasting and cost-reduction measures.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Manager
TIP Trailer Services UK Limited
Leeds, West Yorkshire
11.2022 - Current
- Coordinating small teams within finance departments, managing deadlines and workflows to support subsidiaries of TIP Trailer Services UK Limited effectively.
- Producing monthly management accounts and liaising with responsible departments, to provide up to date financial information required by Management, the Group and for external company audit purposes
- Overview and management of sales and purchase ledgers ensuring all supplier and customer terms are adhered to and good working relationships are maintained.
- Overseeing the setup of new customer and supplier accounts, new agreements and novation of current agreements.
- Coordinating sales, workshop and parts department's software systems into mainstream financial accounts.
- Integrating new companies into the UK group structure.
- Preparing annual accounts for external audit.
Finance Manager & Company Secretary
Eurotrail UK Limited
Leeds, West Yorkshire
10.1994 - 11.2022
- Company Accountant for a family business specialising in Contract Hire Leasing and Sale of Commercial Vehicles (formerly Connect Europe Limited - MAN/VW dealership).
- Duties included all aspects of financial management and human resources.
- Liaising with banks and finance companies in regards to company banking and customer funding lines.
- Ensuring financial governance and compliance.
- Preparing and presenting financial information for the sale of the company to TIP Trailer Services.
Education
GCSEs - Business Studies
Howden Clough High School
BatleySkills
- 31 years of motor trade experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Dynamics
- Proficient in Keyloop (Kerridge), Sage 50, Sage 200, Sage Intacct, Accelerator, Blue Crystal and Liberty
- Exceptional communication skills
- Motivation to continually learn
- High ethical standards
Timeline
Finance Manager
TIP Trailer Services UK Limited
11.2022 - Current
Finance Manager & Company Secretary
Eurotrail UK Limited
10.1994 - 11.2022
GCSEs - Business Studies
Howden Clough High School