Finance Manager

• Highly skilled Finance Manager with over 10 years of expertise, specialising in the leisure and hospitality industry.
• Proven track record of financial leadership, consistently driving profitability through effective budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
• Successfully led finance teams across multiple international markets, overseeing diverse operational and compliance requirements.
• Expert in cash flow management and multi-currency reporting, ensuring robust financial performance in dynamic business environments.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive financial models that optimised cash flow and improved forecasting accuracy.
• Oversaw payroll and taxation compliance, including PAYE, pensions, and VAT, across multi-site and multinational operations.
• Reduced operational costs through strategic analysis and the implementation of cost-saving initiatives, achieving significant year-on-year savings.
• Enhanced financial reporting processes, resulting in improved timeliness and accuracy for senior management decision-making.
• Partnered effectively with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Marketing, and Real Estate, to align financial goals with business objectives.
• Led successful audits and regulatory reporting, ensuring full compliance with local and international financial standards.