Julie Walters

Background

Dynamic and results-driven professional with 20+ years of substantial experience in finance management.

I have a proven track record of success over the last 20 years within finance management also improving financial efficiency through reducing costs, negotiating high-value contracts, and implementing growth-driven strategies. Instrumental in merge & acquisition, new process and policies implementation, Balance Sheet, and P&L management and also skilled in co-ordinating with HMRC in accordance with PAYE, VAT, and Annual Returns. I have demonstrated the ability to take full responsibility for leading finance change and process re-engineering while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams and high-profile finance executive.

My knowledge is over the legal sector, construction and Technology / IT Software. The areas of expertise and skills that I have are Cashflow Management, Balance Sheet, Corporate Governance, Financial Modelling,, Process Development, Team Building, Mergers & Acquisitions, Reducing Costs.

At AWH Legal I developed and executed efficient systems in a highly competitive environment. Oversee the merger and acquisition of two companies financially into the team and implement new processes and policies to meet deadlines. Reduced costs by £300k p.a. across printers, IT, and stationery within two years and additionally, obtained £200K savings in general costs consistently through price and contract re-negotiation.

Before joining AWH Solicitors I started at Cedilla Systems as Finance & HR Manager and Company Secretary whilst during those 5 years the company had a headcount of 60 and was acquired within my first year by Qurius UK (Dutch Company). With this acquisition, I became Head of the UK reporting to the CEO and CFO of the EU Group (14 countries). Later was acquired by Prodware (French Company) so have had extensive coverage within M&A and communicating and reporting in different formats.

5 years prior, I was at Westbury Homes where I was the Financial Accountant for the Manchester Branch before being acquired by Persimmon homes where I found fraudulent activity and reported it to the company and Police which in turn recovered over £325K.

With regards to my qualifications I have a degree in Public Relations, FMAAT, Part qualified CIMA, Diploma in Commercial Management (ICM), Damelin Diploma in Accounting x 3 – First Class and Distinction, partial CIPD HR and Certifications in SRA, Fire Marshall.

Education

• Qualified Accountant; PR; HR
• Kaplan Financial FMAAT, AAT 2004
• Part qualified CIMA
• Diploma in Commercial Management (ICM)
• Damelin Diploma in Accounting x 3 – First Class and Distinction
• Partial CIPD HR and Certifications in SRA
• Fire Marshall