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Venera Shameti

FP&A Analyst
London

Summary

Strategic Financial Analyst with over 6 years experience in driving operational improvements and financial growth. Expertise in data analysis, forecasting, and process automation. Proven track record in enhancing reporting efficiency, achieving measurable cost reductions, and optimising business performance through actionable insights.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

FP&A Analyst

SellersFi
London
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Budget Management: Spearheaded preparation and allocation of resources, achieving 40% reduction in SG&A costs.
  • Investor Relations: Managing and preparing performance reporting. Project managing due diligence deliverables and reporting for Series B funding.
  • Cash Flow Management: Automated cash-flow tracking, reducing task completion time by 80%.
  • Variance Analysis: Analysis of actual vs. budgeted departmental expenses and contributing to monthly board meeting reporting.
  • KPI Monitoring: Led tracking of departmental KPIs, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
  • Financial Modeling: Building and updating pro-forma financials for investor reporting.

Commercial Analyst

Dental Beauty Partners
London
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Revenue Performance: Developed KPI reports to track and optimise UDA and private revenue performance across 45 practices.
  • Operational Efficiency: Conducted telephone abandonment analysis and identified areas for improvement, enhancing service levels.
  • System Implementation: Led the integration of Power BI, streamlining financial and operational reporting.
  • Performance Optimisation: Monitored discounting practices and identified regions needing additional sales training.
  • Data Pipeline Management: Maintained and updated data pipelines for real-time reporting in Power BI.

Finance Manager/Business Partner

Dental Beauty Partners
London
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Business Partnering: Managed the financial operations of 15 dental practices, ensuring compliance and financial optimisation.
  • Acquisition Integration: Led the integration of finance functions during acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with group operations.
  • Payroll Management: Streamlined monthly payroll processes and managed associate wage distribution efficiently.
  • P&L Support: Provided ongoing support to practice partners with P&L analysis , reconciliations and resolution of financial queries.

Financial Accountant

42M&P
London
07.2021 - 05.2022
  • Month-End Reconciliation: Led monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, payroll, debtors/creditors, accruals/prepayments and depreciation.
  • Year-End Preparation: Coordinated the preparation of year-end financials for external auditors.
  • Ledger Management: Managed sales and purchase ledgers using Sage 50, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
  • VAT Reconciliation: Conducted quarterly VAT reconciliation and submissions to HMRC.
  • Credit Card Expense Management: Implemented a new system to track and manage credit card and personal expenses.

Assistant Management Accountant

42M&P
London
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Financial Reporting: Assisted in the preparation and analysis of financial reports for 42M&P, 42 US Inc., and other SPVs.
  • AP/AR Management: Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • System Automation: Spearheaded the automation of financial systems, including bank feeds in Xero and invoice entries.
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Assisted in month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and P&L reviews.

Finance Assistant (AP/AR)

42M&P
London
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Bank Receipts Management: Processed an average of 800 monthly bank receipts, ensuring accurate reconciliation with invoices.
  • Client Statements: Managed client payments, statement creation and queries for literary and talent management agents, including clients belonging to managing partners.
  • Ad-hoc Queries: Addressed ledger creation, VAT, and payment-related queries.

Data Administrator (Contract)

Burberry HQ
London
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Data Management: Processed large datasets, ensuring the accurate input and conversion of client orders.
  • Order Processing: Supported the wholesale menswear sales team by ensuring orders were processed in line with brand standards.
  • Excel Reporting: Updated and maintained Excel order templates to provide the most up-to-date data for sales presentations.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Management Accounting (CMA)

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
London
09.2024 -

Short Course - Project Management Certificate (Level 3)

The Skills Network
London
07.2023 - 10.2023

BSc - Economics

City University London
09.2013 - 08.2016

A-Levels - Economics (A), English Literature (B), Psychology (A)

Ashcroft Technology Academy

Skills

    Data Visualisation

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Achievements

IMDB Credits

• The Weekend Away - Production Accountant - 2022

• Outside The Wire - Assistant Accountant - 2021

• Strike - Post Production Manager – 2018

Timeline

Certificate of Higher Education - Management Accounting (CMA)

Institute of Management Accountants (IMA)
09.2024 -

FP&A Analyst

SellersFi
02.2024 - 11.2024

Short Course - Project Management Certificate (Level 3)

The Skills Network
07.2023 - 10.2023

Commercial Analyst

Dental Beauty Partners
07.2023 - 01.2024

Finance Manager/Business Partner

Dental Beauty Partners
06.2022 - 07.2023

Financial Accountant

42M&P
07.2021 - 05.2022

Assistant Management Accountant

42M&P
07.2019 - 07.2021

Finance Assistant (AP/AR)

42M&P
08.2018 - 06.2019

Data Administrator (Contract)

Burberry HQ
06.2017 - 09.2017

BSc - Economics

City University London
09.2013 - 08.2016

A-Levels - Economics (A), English Literature (B), Psychology (A)

Ashcroft Technology Academy

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