Sarah Leyland
Financial Controller Finance Manager @Kms Europe Ltd
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WORK HISTORY
Financial Controller Finance Manager @Kms Europe Ltd
Full-Cycle Accounting: Created and implemented the complete accounting process and procedures for the entire organization.Management Reporting: Deliver start-to-finish management accounts, including balance sheet and trial balance reconciliations for monthly and quarterly presentation.Liquidity Management: Optimize working capital and manage external credit facilities to ensure consistent liquidity for operational and foreign payment requirements.Cash Flow Strategy: Strengthened forecasting by integrating asset-backed funding data to provide the Director/Owner with proactive liquidity analysis.ERP Leadership: Led the implementation of OGL/Profit4 software, identifying stock inaccuracies and deploying a warehouse module to protect inventory integrity.
EDUCATION
Warrington collegiate
CIPD Level 5, Human Resources Management and Services
ACCA
Accounting
ABOUT SARAH LEYLAND
I am a results-driven Financial Controller / Finance Manager who thrives at the intersection of financial integrity and operational efficiency. With a solid foundation in full-function accounting and a track record of 8/13 ACCA exams completed, I specialise in transforming disorganized financial data into clear, actionable business intelligence.Throughout my career, I haven\'t just managed the books; I’ve re-engineered the processes behind them. Highlights of my impact include:Digital Transformation: Leading end-to-end ERP and CRM migrations (OGL, Fourth) that eliminated manual duplication and delivered measurable ROI.Financial Turnaround: Moving businesses from poor financial standing to robust, liquid positions through strategic cash flow forecasting and asset-backed funding management.Change Management: Successfully transitioning 300+ employees to new payroll and HRIS systems with a 95% success rate.I am passionate about bridging the gap between the warehouse and the boardroom, ensuring that stock accuracy and operational workflows translate into healthy balance sheets.Core Tech: Sage 50, OGL (Profit4), Fourth, ADP Freedom, & Advanced Excel.
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