Wendy Groom
Sheffield
Summary
Immediately available ACA-qualified finance professional with extensive management accountant experience, including budgeting, working capital forecasting and financial analysis, with a focus on attention to detail, problem-solving and provision of meaningful insights. Excellent organisational, communication and teamworking skills have been a key contributor to many years of successful partnering and collaboration across a range of non-financial stakeholders at all levels of the business. Proven track record of handling high volume transactions on a regular basis. Consistently recognised for reliability and willingness to flex working hours, in order to manage multiple priorities with positive attitude.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager – Public Service Division (part time)
Capita plc
Sheffield/Home based
06.2016 - 11.2024
- Monthly P&L reporting and profit centre consolidation, including posting of adjustments into SAP, variance analysis, review and challenge of internal recharges, identification of risks and opportunities.
- Business partner to Account Director, providing finance and commercial support at client/account level, aiding their decision-making and providing constructive challenge.
- Cyclical work such as the budget and reforecasting processes and ad-hoc analysis.
- Cashflow forecasting and developing of improved processes to drive prompt customer cash collections (resolving queries and disputes) and ensure billing is done expediently.
- Regular engagement with operational and project managers to review cost trackers, ensuring that there is rigour and control over the management and reporting of costs, challenging cost assumptions, providing MI and analysis to resolve issues and increase efficiencies.
- Monthly balance sheet review, feeding back on identified issues and potential upsides.
- Liaising with auditors, preparation and explanation of back up schedules as requested.
- Providing support and input into and scrutiny of client re-bids and new project work.
- Support of company and divisional wide finance improvement initiatives, such as transition to SAP Analytics Cloud.
Management Accountant/Finance Manager – IT Division (part time)
Liberata UK/Trinity Service/Trustmarque Solutions Ltd
Sheffield/Coventry/York
01.2006 - 05.2016
- Provided comprehensive financial support and training to operational budget holders, ensuring effective management of organisational resources and compliance with finance procedures.
- Managed the preparation and review of multi-year reforecasts; challenging assumptions made and documenting and explaining reasons for changes.
- Prepared regular finance reports for submission to Head Office, including analysis of key variances, assessment of risks and opportunities, balance sheet review packs and cash receipts forecasting.
- Contributed to hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best-suited candidates.
- Supported the closure of the year end accounts including completion of year end packs and provision of full balance sheet back up.
- Identified areas for improvement and enhancements in financial processes and reporting mechanisms.
Financial Controller (full time)
Klingspor Abrasives Ltd
Worksop
09.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed the monthly financial close process, including payroll processing, journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Developed and tracked business performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Prepared year-end financial statements with full supporting schedules and liaised with company auditors.
- Led a team of 5 across finance, IT and HR departments.
Audit Senior (full time)
Hawsons Chartered Accountants
Sheffield
09.1998 - 08.2003
- Undertook audit assignments at varying sizes of company, spanning numerous business sectors, in conjunction with the training and supervision of junior audit staff.
- Prepared statutory accounts for solicitors, partnerships, charities and pension schemes.
Education
Bachelor of Science (1st Class Hons) - Mathematics
University of Sheffield
Skills
- SAP
- Axiom EPM
- MS Excel (advanced)
- Power BI
- Business process improvement
- Balance sheet review
- Financial analysis
- Month end management reporting, including journal posting, variance analysis, forecasting and consolidation
- Cost control
- Budget preparation & management
- Working capital forecasting & variance analysis
- Credit control
- Business partnering
- Account reconciliation
- Efficient time management
Certification
ICAEW
Timeline
Finance Manager – Public Service Division (part time)
Capita plc
06.2016 - 11.2024
Management Accountant/Finance Manager – IT Division (part time)
Liberata UK/Trinity Service/Trustmarque Solutions Ltd
01.2006 - 05.2016
Financial Controller (full time)
Klingspor Abrasives Ltd
09.2003 - 01.2006
Audit Senior (full time)
Hawsons Chartered Accountants
09.1998 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Science (1st Class Hons) - Mathematics
University of Sheffield
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