Dilaksha Vidanalage
Finance Assistant @Ceylon M8
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WORK HISTORY
Finance Assistant @Ceylon M8
Cardiff, GB
Processed and reconciled daily sales, cash, and card transactions from multiple restaurant branches using integrated POS systems and accounting software.• Handled accounts payable/receivable, including supplier invoice entry, payment scheduling, and revenue tracking across all locations.• Maintained accurate financial records in line with hospitality accounting standards; ensured compliance with HMRC and internal audit procedures.• Supported payroll for kitchen and front-of-house staff, managing variable shift hours, overtime, and holiday pay in line with UK wage laws.• Prepared and analyzed monthly P&L reports, cash flow statements, and location-level performance dashboards for executive review.• Coordinated directly with food and beverage suppliers to resolve invoicing discrepancies, optimize procurement terms, and manage credit lines.• Monitored food and labor costs, conducted variance analysis, and contributed to menu pricing strategies to maintain target profit margins.• Collaborated with operations and management to prepare annual budgets, reforecasts, and branch-level financial plans.• Built Excel based models to track daily sales trends, customer spend per head, and cost-per-cover performance.• Led financial close processes, journal entries, and intercompany reconciliations; supported external auditors with year-end documentation.
EDUCATION
Oxbridge college Sri Lanka
Diploma of Education, Spoken English & Literacy
CIMA
Management level
Chartered Management Institute
Diploma of Education, Business Administration and Management, General
Northumbria University
Bachelor's degree, Bsc.(Hons) Business with Financial Management
Northumbria University
Master of Science, Finance
Siksil Institute of Business & Technology - SIBT
Diploma of Education, Business Information Technology
BMS
Diploma of Education, Business management
ABOUT DILAKSHA VIDANALAGE
I\'m a result driven finance professional with a strong academic foundation and over 5 years of diverse experience spanning corporate finance, auditing, accounting, and financial coaching. Holding an MSc in Finance and a First-Class Honours BSc in Business with Financial Management from Northumbria University, I combine theoretical knowledge with practical insight to deliver strategic value across financial operations.Currently, my journey has included key roles in multinational and UK-based firms ranging from Finance Assistant at Ceylon M8 to Accounts Assistant at Colombo International Container Terminals where I developed expertise in financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, credit control, and customer service. I’m also CIMA Part-Qualified and hold several professional certifications, Diplomas including CBM, MAAT, and AATQB. I serve as the Founder of FinSimplify, a platform dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses take control of their finances through accessible, jargon free financial guidance. I also hold the position of Vice Chair at AAT Tyne & Wear Branch, where I support member development and promote professional excellence.With a passion for financial literacy, continuous learning, and community engagement, I’m always open to opportunities to collaborate, contribute, and grow. Whether it\'s leading a team, mentoring others, or solving complex financial problems, I bring clarity, precision, and a strategic mindset to everything I do.
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