Wendy Stewart
Lossiemouth,Moray
Summary
Experienced finance professional with expertise in financial reporting, cost control, budgeting and forecasting, tax compliance, and statutory and internal audits. Skilled in implementing new systems to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at delivering accurate financial insights to support strategic decision-making and drive organisational growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager
Altus Intervention Ltd
Portlethen, Aberdeenshire
2006.09 - 2025.12
- Assisted in preparation of monthly management accounts to meet deadlines.
- Supported P&L analysis and cost control initiatives.
- Conducted monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Facilitated fixed asset reconciliations and reporting.
- Prepared VAT returns
- Assisted with statutory audits and internal audits.
- Contributed to budgeting and cash flow forecasting efforts.
- Ensured tax and financial reporting compliance for overseas entities.
- Monitored payroll compliance processes.
- Participated in implementation of new ERP system and transition from old to new systems.
- Supported closing of non-trading entities following Altus Group acquisition by Baker Hughes in 2023.
Financial controller
Det Norske Veritas
Aberdeen
2006.04 - 2006.09
- provided financial analysis and KPI reporting
- member of the regional management team
- performed bidding and contract management support
Financial Controller
FMC Technologies Ltd
Aberdeen
2003.01 - 2006.04
- established and held responsibility for the finance function for the Aberdeen Base, including staff supervision
- preparation of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliation
- member of the local management team, including setting objectives
- implement and monitor key financial performance indicators
- budgeting and rolling forecast preparation and monitoring
Finance Manager
Weatherford UK
Aberdeen
1995.11 - 2003.01
- responsible for the rentals division finance and sales invoicing departments, including staff supervision
- preparation and review of monthly management accounts
- cost control
- budget and rolling forecast preparation and monitoring
Accountant
Bain Henry Reid
Aberdeen
1991.07 - 1995.11
- started off as a chartered accountant trainee, progressing to audit manager on attaining Chartered Accountancy qualification
Education
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen 1987.10 - 1991.06
Inverurie Academy
1982.08 - 1987.05
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Cost control
- Budgeting & forecasting
- Tax compliance
- Statutory & internal audits
- New system implementation
Timeline
Finance Manager
Altus Intervention Ltd
2006.09 - 2025.12
Financial controller
Det Norske Veritas
2006.04 - 2006.09
Financial Controller
FMC Technologies Ltd
2003.01 - 2006.04
Finance Manager
Weatherford UK
1995.11 - 2003.01
Accountant
Bain Henry Reid
1991.07 - 1995.11
Bachelor of Arts - Business Studies
Robert Gordon University
1987.10 - 1991.06
Inverurie Academy
1982.08 - 1987.05
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland