Sophie Green

Work history

Manpower UK

05.2022 - Current

Finance Business Partner to 15 clients with an annual revenue of £76m.
Line manager to one graduate
Reworked financial report, resulting in 40% time savings.
Investigated variances in financial performance, identifying root causes.
Work closely with stakeholders to produce and own two annual budgets.
Interpreted underlying risks, business needs, client requirements and cost structures to increase forecasting accuracy.
Advised senior managers on complex financial issues providing recommendations to improve profit potential.
Supported stakeholders by managing risks and opportunities against latest plans and financial forecasts.
Prepared and issued weekly GP projection reporting to senior management team.
Engaged non-financial stakeholders in industry-specific knowledge, techniques, reports and methodologies.

Coca-Cola European Partners

05.2021 - 05.2022

Reported on control deficiencies to management and made recommendations to mitigate risk and add value.
Managed end-to-end audit process from scoping to fieldwork and report writing.
Updated senior leaders regularly, reporting significant internal control issues.
Devised and implemented internal audit policies and procedures in line with local and international best practices.
Shaped internal audit strategy and methodology streamline UK and Australia's audit efficiency after merger

Coca-Cola European Partners

09.2017 - 05.2021

Finance Business Partner to Asda, Sainsbury's, Aldi & Lidl with a combined annual revenue of £92m.
Facilitated strategic decision-making, utilising financial data and trend analysis to provide contextual support.
Investigated variances in financial performance, identifying root causes.
Worked closely with stakeholders to produce and own three annual budgets.
Coordinated and delivered performance reviews, half-year reviews and three-year strategic planning to non-financial stakeholders.
Delivered new financial tool resulting in £13m revenue accruals being released back to the business.
Worked closely with stakeholders to prevent loss making in Sainsbury's and Asda during sugar tax implementation by analysing promo efficiencies.
Worked closely with non-financial stakeholders to understand industry developments in order to maximise profits and enhance financial processes.

Coca-Cola European Partners

05.2015 - 09.2017

In country lead for finance and non-finance teams after business transition to Bulgaria and lead new staff to champion smooth business operations and consistently elevate company standards.
Utilised balance sheet and P&L reports, helping leadership make key decisions.
Responsible for reducing >365 days bad debt ledger resulting in £7.4m reduction.
Line manager to two temps during system change project.
Worked closely with Costco's internal finance department to implement a change in their invoicing to better align with our system.
Worked closely with non-financial stakeholders and delivered monthly finance reviews.
Worked closely with non-financial stakeholders to reduce Sainsbury's aged debt by £367k

Coca-Cola European Partners

05.2013 - 05.2015

Supported preparation for annual audit process.
Accurately reconciled and processed expense reports and invoices ensuring £85m monthly target was met.
Directly responsible for Asda BU, ensuring invoices were processed within one day of receipt.
Acted as point of contact in support to non-financial stakeholders.
Planned and organised training for business transition.