Colin Smith

Background

About Colin Smith

Highly analytical and solutions-focused management accountant with broad-based success managing financial services and controls within FTSE 100 companies; well-prepared to leverage business partnering skills to drive business development. More than 15 years’ experience reconciling balance sheets, financial and management reporting, tracking and resolving tax liabilities, running end user development applications and Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) processes. Comprehensive understanding of internal and external financial services environments with demonstrated ability to prioritise and deliver projects within set deadlines. Proven track record of preparing and completing financial analysis reports, overseeing customer complaint and payment processes, and ensuring compliance to finance control regulations and standards. Excels at establishing rapport with key stakeholders, finance executives, customers, and all levels of staff from multinational and diverse backgrounds. Open-minded, adaptable, and collaborative leader with an impressive history of fostering productive cross-functional teams and workplace culture to ensure organisational success. Technical proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).