Maggie Sikora

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ABOUT MAGGIE SIKORA

Commercially focused Management Accountant with extensive experience supporting construction, engineering and rail projects through the full financial lifecycle. Proven track record in project cost control, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and multi-project financial reporting across construction, manufacturing and public-sector environments. Adept at partnering with Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Engineers and Directors to drive profitability, challenge performance, and mitigate financial and operational risk.Strong background in audit, governance and compliance, with the ability to improve systems, streamline processes, and deliver clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making. Thrives in fast-paced, complex project environments requiring accuracy, accountability, resilience, and collaborative leadership.CORE SKILLS: Strategic Business Partnering – Builds trust and influences commercially sound decisions through clear, persuasive communication.Financial Insight & Analysis – Transforms multi-project financial data into actionable insights for enhanced performance and decision-making.Governance, Risk & Compliance – Ensures adherence to statutory and group requirements, internal controls, and audit readiness.Budgeting, Forecasting & Cashflow Management – Leads portfolio budgeting, rolling forecasts, cashflow modelling, and treasury support.Systems & Process Improvement – Streamlines workflows, optimises reporting, and drives automation across platforms including Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Agresso, Evision, Payapps, and Coins.Stakeholder Management & Negotiation – Resolves complex issues diplomatically and influences outcomes across multiple teams.Project Coordination & Delivery – Excels in managing competing priorities, coordinating multiple projects, and delivering accurate results under tight deadlines.