Alistair Allan

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ABOUT ALISTAIR ALLAN

An experienced, resourceful and adaptable Finance professional, a Chartered Accountant with significant experience in the construction, IT, project management, manufacturing, financial services, not for profit and property sectors. With a strong track record of: • Delivering accurate, timely & robust management accounts and other information to enable informed and effective management decision-making • Maximizing returns on company cash balances • Compiling and delivering effective business plan • Preparing and maintaining financial models using FAST standard • Effective budgeting & forecasting, including monitoring and variance reporting and ensuring appropriate action taken where required • Developing, implementing and maintaining effective financial policies and procedures • Ensuring compliance with all confidentiality and governance requirements • Implementing and continuously improving systems, including accounting, ERP and IT systems • Producing statutory accounts • Managing the annual audit • Preparing company Tax, VAT and Company Secretarial returns • Forming and maintaining strong relationships with external advisors and stakeholders, including banks, investors, lenders, legal advisers, other consultants • Recruiting, managing and developing the Finance team • Operating as an effective member of the Management team