Yousuf Ahmed
Yorkshire & Humber,United Kingdom
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Management Accountant
P&B Foods
09.2024 - Current
- Lead month-end close and deliver accurate, timely reporting
- Produce board and management reports (margin, EBITDA, KPIs)
- Partner with budget holders to support decisions and challenge spend
- Deliver variance analysis and performance insights vs budget/forecast
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, budgets, and long-term plans
- Post journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Manage VAT, audit support, and ensure compliance with controls
- Analyse costs and identify opportunities to improve margins
- Support business cases and investment appraisals
- Oversee payroll analysis and workforce planning (FTE reporting)
- Coordinate recharges and ensure accurate cost allocation
- Lead ERP/system improvements and streamline reporting
- Build financial models and dashboards to support decision-making
- Deliver ad-hoc analysis for cost reduction and strategic priorities
- Partner with stakeholders on budgeting, workforce planning, and cash flow, applying costing and investment appraisal
Accounts Team Leader
Switch 2 Energy
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Led month-end close and delivered financial reporting
- Managed Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions
- Prepared reconciliations, journals, accruals, and prepayments
- Produced management reports (margin, EBITDA, cash flow)
- Supported budgeting and forecasting processes
- Managed VAT, audits, and balance sheet controls
- Improved processes and supported ERP implementation
- Provided insights to senior stakeholders
- Mentored junior team members
Account Manager
Zinc Group
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Analysed sales data for identifying opportunities for growth.
- Worked closely with product development teams for customising offerings according to client needs.
- Prepared detailed reports to provide insight into account performance.
- Devised marketing plans, resulting in increased brand awareness.
- Managed client portfolio to reduce outstanding debt
- Communicated with debtors to secure payments
- Allocated payments and maintained accurate records
- Prepared settlement figures and client reports
- Produced monthly performance reports
Education
AAT Level 3 (In Progress)
Skills
Experienced Management Accountant with strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis Proven ability to deliver insight-driven reporting to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations
Skilled in strengthening financial controls, improving reporting processes, and partnering with stakeholders to support profitability and strategic decision-making Commercially focused and analytical, with experience leading month-end processes and delivering accurate, executive-ready insights
Currently progressing through AAT Level 3, demonstrating a clear commitment to a long-term career in accounting and finance
- Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
- Month-End Close Processes
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis & Performance Reporting
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management
- Financial Modelling & Data Analysis
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Journals, Accruals & Prepayments
- VAT Returns & Audit Support
- ERP Systems (SAP, Xero, Sage)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Management Accountant
P&B Foods
09.2024 - Current
Accounts Team Leader
Switch 2 Energy
12.2021 - 09.2024
Account Manager
Zinc Group
07.2020 - 09.2021
AAT Level 3 (In Progress)