Sammi Lee

I am currently working as a FPA analyst at pretty little thing. Working on the annual budget and quarterly re forecasts. My duties also include looking at trends in current profitability and ways to improve.

Prior experience includes 5 years as a financial accountant, within the construction industry.

Proficient knowledge in excel and strong written and communication skills in English.

FP&A ANALYST 12/2021 TO CURRENT Pretttlittlething.com, Manchester 

• Support the Annual Budget and quarterly Reforecast process 

• Preparing monthly Group reporting files and submissions • Analysing current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses 

• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analysing causes of unexpected variance 

• Develop financial models and analysis to support strategic initiatives 

• Share findings with, and make recommendations to, both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders. 

• Prepare presentations for Senior Management Team and directors 

• Producing weekly and monthly financial reports FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT 01/2017 to 12/2021 Kier, Manchester 

• Prepared and maintained internal controls including bank reconciliations, prepayments and accruals. 

• Gathered all banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in excel format and reconciled balances. 

• Prepared and developed monthly management packs for financial controller to review 

• Calculated and posted month end journals in full compliance with accounting regulations. 

• Prepared payroll reports and examined payroll register to detect errors. 

• Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes. 

• Assist with year-end audit queries • Preparing quarterly VAT return 

• Preparing and raising sales invoices 

• Managing intercompany accounts 

• Processing payments and where possible dealing with internal and external stakeholders  

Conducting annual forecasting and proactively contacting internal stakeholders regarding forecasting queries 

• Managing finance assistant 

PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK 08/2016 to 01/2017 Kier, Manchester 

• Reconciled supplier accounts, investigating and resolving unknown or missing transactions via email, post and phone to minimise discrepancies. 

• Processed purchase invoices received from suppliers in a timely manner, ensuring complete accuracy and readiness for payment. 

• Resolved customer concerns promptly to maintain satisfaction. 

• Communicated with customers to identify and resolve outstanding payments.  

• 10 out of 14 ACCA exams complete
• Degree in mathematical studies. University of Leeds