QUALIFIED FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / DIRECTOR / MANAGER WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

Paul Hardwick FCMA, CGMA, MCMI, 7 Nursery Close, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon PL5 4QG   paul@hardwick.uk.com   01752 768758 / 07540 870827

Sanctuary Housing Group

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June 2009 - May 2010

Project Accountant & Finance Manager

Sanctuary Group is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation, It is a housing provider, managing over 73,000 homes throughout England and Scotland including general rented, sheltered and supported accommodation and student and keyworker accommodation along with registered care homes and student and key worker accommodation. Established in 1969, Sanctuary Housing has 40 years experience in the sector. 3,500 employees and an annual turnover of over £300m. (www.sanctuary-housing.co.uk)

ACHIEVEMENTS / IMPROVEMENTS

Managed a twenty-five strong team and responsible for special projects.

• Resolved serious Purchase Ledger and Operations problems by investigating then negotiating with UK wide suppliers and internal departments.
• Managed, developed and trained Accounts Payable teams covering all UK.
• Senior member of team that developed and implemented new IPOS (Procurement) System

• Provided total Accounts Payable functions to organisation.
• Improved integrity of accounts and developed relationships of department (Internal and External).
• Carried out capitalisations and cost reviews.
• Ad hoc assignments.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY