ABOUT ME

AAT qualified and currently studying towards CIMA, Sara is a loyal and hardworking finance professional with extensive experience in both commercial and management accounting. Highly numerate, reliable, and adaptable, she thrives in both independent and team settings. She is known for delivering results, improving processes, and supporting operational efficiency across diverse industries.

LOOKING FOR

A Finance Manager or senior accounting role where she can use her strong technical skills, business partnering experience, and leadership capabilities. Keen to contribute to both financial control and commercial decision-making in a supportive and professional environment.

IMPORTANT TO ME

• A role that offers variety across finance, including both reporting and commercial analysis.
• Working in a collaborative environment where she can add value to the wider business.
• Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

INTERESTS

Sara enjoys problem-solving and implementing process improvements that drive efficiency and accuracy. She has a strong interest in bridging finance and operations, ensuring that financial insights directly support business performance.

SKILLS

Financial Control: Management accounts, P&L, budgeting, forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT, payroll journals.

Commercial Finance: Business partnering with regional directors, project accounting, contract resolution, cost analysis, profitability and cash flow analysis.

Systems Expertise: Navision, Oracle R12, Sage 200, Sun, Great Plains, SalesForce CRM, Citrix, Rubicon, Prime/Delphi, AS400, MS Office (advanced Excel).

Leadership: Managed finance teams, trained staff, and implemented new finance processes.

Process Improvement: Delivered system implementations, process re-engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives.

WORKING PREFERENCES

• Available October 2025.
• Salary expectation: circa £50,000 per annum.
• Open to finance leadership or senior accounting positions where she can combine technical delivery with commercial support.

If you are interested in this candidate, please get in touch with the team at Debbie Burbage Recruitment by emailing debbie@debbieburbage.co.uk