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Zak Bishop

Zak Bishop

Manchester

Summary

CGMA-qualified finance professional with nearly 7 years experience across financial and commercial finance. Currently serving as an Assistant Financial Controller, with a proven track record of delivering actionable insights, driving process improvements, and supporting strategic decision-making across functions. Adept at business partnering, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on aligning financial performance with operational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Financial Controller

WEX
07.2023 - Current
  • Oversee the financial operations for the Dutch entity, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in compliance with local regulations and company policies.
  • Directly manage and mentor a small team of two junior finance professionals, providing coaching and development opportunities to improve performance and ensure the timely completion of key tasks.
  • Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate smooth and efficient audit processes, addressing findings and implementing improvements.
  • Implemented improvements to the financial systems infrastructure, enhancing data integrity and reporting capabilities.

Finance Business Partner

LADbible Group
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Dedicated Business Partner for the international entities and group overheads, working alongside and managing relationships with over 15 senior level stakeholders.
  • Regularly collaborated with department heads to review expense allocations, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support strategic business initiatives.
  • Worked closely with the financial reporting team to assist in the accurate and timely production of the monthly management accounts and then present to the senior leadership team.
  • Analyzed financial position, investigated and reported budgetary variances and identified adjustments to facilitate month and year-end processes.

Management Accountant

Communicorp UK
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Consistently delivered regular P&L analysis to stakeholders across the business, tailoring the presentation of financial information to suit varying levels of financial expertise and ensure clarity for all audiences.
  • Contributed to the successful implementation of a new ERP system, resulting in increased efficiency across all departments.
  • Assisted the Financial Controller with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and monthly financial reporting, as well as working alongside the purchase and sales ledger teams to ensure all deadlines were met in a timely manner.

Trainee Management Accountant

Radius Payment Solutions Limited
07.2018 - 05.2019
  • Prepared monthly account packs—including balance sheet reconciliations, variance analyses, and financial forecasts—for two multi-million-pound entities based in Belgium and the Netherlands.
  • Prepared the monthly and annual VAT Returns, ensuring everything was prepared in accordance with the relevant VAT rules in their respective countries.
  • Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.

Education

CGMA -

CIMA
05.2022

Master of Science - Accounting and Finance

Lancaster University
Lancaster
01.2018

Skills

  • ERP systems
  • Payroll processing
  • Fixed asset management
  • Strategic planning
  • Management accounting
  • Process improvement
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint
  • Financial forecasting
  • Business Partnering

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Financial Discrepancies Reduction: Reduced financial discrepancies by 20% through rigorous audit processes and controls implementation.
  • Financial Software Implementation: Led a team of 5 in implementing a financial software system, reducing reporting time by 30%.
  • Budget Forecasting Accuracy: Improved budget forecasting accuracy by 25% using advanced financial modeling techniques.
  • Quarterly Revenue Increase: Generated a 15% increase in quarterly revenue through strategic financial planning and analysis.
  • Finance Awards North West winner

Timeline

Assistant Financial Controller

WEX
07.2023 - Current

Finance Business Partner

LADbible Group
06.2021 - 05.2023

Management Accountant

Communicorp UK
01.2020 - 06.2021

Trainee Management Accountant

Radius Payment Solutions Limited
07.2018 - 05.2019

CGMA -

CIMA

Master of Science - Accounting and Finance

Lancaster University

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