Steve Cook

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About Steve Cook

An experienced ACMA accountant with a 2:1 Accounting and Finance degree seeking new opportunities either at Business Unit or Divisional/Regional level. Would be suitable for Finance Director, Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Business Partner. I am a committed self-starter, use a hands on approach and am capable of adapting and growing with a business in an increasingly competitive environment. I have strong analytical and financial skills, good commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. I am an enthusiastic team player who is a good communicator and can contribute towards enhancing the character and strength of the management team. With my personal maturity, creditability and excellent interpersonal skills I have the confidence to liaise at high levels and challenge colleagues throughout the company. I manage and motivate staff and am committed to their individual development and long term career planning. Major areas of expertise- Business Planning: Financial Control: Financial Accounting: Financial Analysis: Variance Analysis: Relationship Management: Continuous Improvement: Commercial Management: Stakeholder Engagement: Change Management: Strategic Planning: Working Capital and Cash Management: Management Accounting: Financial Transformation: Outsourcing: Record to Report: Shared Services: SAP FICO V720: Blackline: Cognos B1: Cognos TM1: Sage200: Hyperion Financials: Arkardin/Skype: KTrinity: Kyriba: Microsoft Suite (Excel VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables)