Sam Ribchester

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT SAM RIBCHESTER

Motivated and ambitious Head of Finance in the Sport industry responsible for multiple group companies with line management responsibilities. C-suite level month end reporting providing financial and commercial insight directly to the FD and CEO. Produce matchday and event P & Ls to provide up to date reporting and highlight key areas to maximise profits through revenue growth and cost control. Strong financial controls attitude to drive process improvements and compliance with accounting standards.ACA qualified accountant, with auditing experience at PwC and post qualified experience at Thames Water, as SME for technical accounting queries. Strong communication skills, with experience managing a team. Strong technical capabilities emphasised by testing of complex and judgemental accounting areas. Understanding of the implementation of new accounting standards (IFRS 9 ECL, IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts and IFRS 16 Leases).Graduated from Newcastle University with a First Class degree in Business, Accounting and Finance.Key passions are Sport and travel. Supporter of Blackburn Rovers, Baltimore Ravens (NFL) and Wigan Warriors. Travelled to over 40 countries with a keen desire to work abroad in the future (Australia, Canada, New Zealand or others).