Kate Richards

Managed end-to-end financial control for large-scale projects, acting as a key finance business partner to project managers and senior
leadership.
• Supported budget preparation, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial
• Performed month-end close, including accruals, cost allocations, and reconciliations
• Delivered detailed variance analysis (actual vs budget vs forecast), identifying cost drivers, financial risks, and opportunities for
optimisation
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual financial performance reports with actionable insights for senior management
• Developed cash flow forecasts to support effective liquidity management
• Set up financial structures including budgets, cost codes, and work breakdown structures (WBS) within SAP
• Supported tax compliance activities including VAT and CIS assessments, reconciliations, and recharges
• Assisted internal audits and year-end external audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit queries
• Designed and enhanced complex Excel models to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and data integration
• Supported ad-hoc financial activities including invoice validation, client invoicing, purchase order creation, and budget transfers