Maria Slater

Background

About Maria Slater

With over 25 years experience (20 as a senior manager) working with forward thinking creative SME’s, I hold a wealth of knowledge and experience to oversee, manage and control financial growth. Commercially focused, with an approach that is adaptable, flexible and hands-on, and with meticulous attention to detail, I continuously review financial processes and implement changes to improve overall efficiency of the business. Strong reporting skills, allow me to interpret financial positions to traditionally creative focused colleagues at all levels. Core Skills include- Month end reporting (P&L & Balance Sheet) to board. Detailed variance on actual vs forecast budget vs prior year - Preparation, analysis and reporting of Management Accounts - Managing VAT, statutory returns & HMRC inspections - Budget & Forecasting preparation - Working Capital Management – Payable/Receivable/WIP & Cash - Team management, development & training - Project Profitability - reporting & month end review - Identifying process improvements & implementation - Management of Month End closing process – including accruals/prepayments/deferrals/amortisation/depreciation etc - Formulating strategic and long term business plans - Management of Payroll/Pension/Employee Benefits & associated statutory returns – extensive knowledge of HR - Management of audit process - Building and maintaining a strong external relationship with bankers, HMRC, solicitors, contractors - Continuous review of overheads - Statistical analysis reporting