Ilona Barnard

Head of Finance @Step One Finance Limited

Woking, GB

As Head of Finance at Step One Finance Limited, I lead the finance function to drive strategic decision-making, financial planning, and operational excellence across the business. Reporting directly to the CFO, I combine hands-on financial management with long-term strategic oversight to ensure sustainable growth and regulatory compliance.• Manage and mentor a finance team of 5, fostering collaboration and professional development.• Prepare, review, and interpret management accounts, MI packs, and financial statements for senior management.• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business planning and operational decisions.• Develop and maintain financial systems, models, and reports to improve accuracy and efficiency of reporting.• Liaise closely with departmental heads, the Finance Director, and CFO to provide actionable financial insights.• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company policies.• Support process improvements and initiatives to streamline financial operations and reporting.Key Skills: Strategic financial leadership, regulatory compliance, financial planning & analysis, team leadership, stakeholder management, business partnering, process improvement, financial systems & modeling.

CIMA

CIMA, Finance and Financial Management Services

Business Academy

Accountancy, Economics