Stuart Massey
Whiteley,Hampshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in group accounting and financial control. Strong communication and leadership skills, consistently remaining calm under pressure. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and extensive experience with Hyperion Financial Management, driving efficiency and accuracy in financial operations. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve organisational goals and enhance financial strategies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Consolidations and Central Finance
Specsavers Optical Superstores
Fareham, Hampshire
06.2014 - Current
- Lead the consolidation processes to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Manage the group year end audit process, from planning through to execution and sign-off.
- Support and the business on group reconstruction and acquisition projects.
- Review and analyse financial data to identify trends and support decision-making processes.
- Liaise with international teams on key elements of the global consolidation, including inter company reporting.
- Prepare accounting papers (e.g. new accounting policies and investment acquisitions) for board and audit review.
- Support team and wider finance on best practices for financial analysis and consolidation techniques.
Consolidations controller
Specsavers Optical Superstores
Whiteley, Hampshire
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Finance lead for the implementation of Oracle Hyperion Financial Management as a global consolidation tool.
- Consolidated financial data from multiple entities to ensure accurate reporting.
- Facilitated training sessions on consolidation policies and procedures for team members.
Financial controller
Specsavers Optical Group
Guernsey, Guernsey
01.2007 - 06.2012
- Oversaw financial reporting processes for Guernsey and UK head office entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentored junior finance staff in best practices and professional development strategies.
- Played a key role in the annual year end audit.
- Completed detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations, achieving financial accuracy.
Management accountant
Heritage Resorts
Mijas Costa, Malaga
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Ensured accurate financial records through meticulous account reconciliation.
- Strengthened financial operations by streamlining accounting processes and systems.
- Carried out month-end and year-end processes.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
Audit manager
PWC
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
09.2005 - 12.2005
- Managed detailed audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Trained and mentored staff to perform best audit practices.
Accountant
Guy Walmsley
Wrexham, Wrexham
09.2000 - 09.2005
- Prepared accounting workbooks and financial statements.
- Audit manager for portfolio of small and medium sized companies.
Trainee accountant
Everitt Kerr & Co
Bicester, Oxfordshire
05.1999 - 09.2000
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Wales
CardiffA-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Yale College
WrexhamSkills
- Accounting
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Vast experience using Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
- VB script experience for creating and improving HFM rules
Accomplishments
- Implemented Oracle Hyperion Financial Management consolidation system for the UK and Guernsey business, and subsequently rolled out to each international territory, resulting in a more efficient, consistent and accurate global consolidation process.
- Consistently meeting year end sign-off targets, despite late strategic decisions around group reconstructions and complex acquisitions which impacted the group consolidation process.
- Key member of project team that successfully incorporated 1,000+ UK entities into the group consolidation process following a change in year end reporting dates.
Certification
Certified accountant (ACCA)
Languages
German
Elementary
Spanish
Beginner
Hobbies and interests
Football
Cycling
Tennis
20th century history
Music
Timeline
Head of Consolidations and Central Finance
Specsavers Optical Superstores
06.2014 - Current
Consolidations controller
Specsavers Optical Superstores
06.2012 - 06.2014
Financial controller
Specsavers Optical Group
01.2007 - 06.2012
Management accountant
Heritage Resorts
01.2006 - 12.2006
Audit manager
PWC
09.2005 - 12.2005
Accountant
Guy Walmsley
09.2000 - 09.2005
Trainee accountant
Everitt Kerr & Co
05.1999 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Wales
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Yale College
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