Malorich Pereira
@malorichpereira
CIMA qualified accountant with 12 years of diverse financial experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly driven, commercially minded CIMA qualified accountant with over 12 years of post-qualification experience across various industries, including professional services, insurance, not-for-profit, media, retail, and FMCG. My expertise lies in financial management, team leadership, and business partnering, where I have consistently delivered strategic insights to guide financial direction.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led finance and operations teams, streamlined processes, and implemented efficiencies that have resulted in significant time and cost savings. For instance, during my tenure as Director of Finance & HR at RSMB Limited, I transitioned finance in-house and reduced month-end reporting from five to three days. I also partnered with the CEO to define key performance indicators that support data-driven decisions and sustainable growth.
My commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment has enabled me to enhance communication and presentation skills, engaging stakeholders at all levels. I am passionate about mentoring and developing teams to achieve financial objectives while navigating change management effectively. I am eager to leverage my extensive experience to drive financial success in a dynamic organization.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Finance & HR (Interim)
RSMB Limited
Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 (7 months)
Transitioned Finance in-house, streamlining processes to reduce month-end shareholder reporting from 5 to 3 days. Led the successful delivery of Q3 2024 full year re-forecast and 2025 full-year budget, while managing HR and office functions. Project-managed the 2023 R&D submission and delivered the 2024 financial audit on time and within budget.
FP&A Consultant (Interim)
Salix Finance
Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 (4 months)
Developed departmental budget packs and successfully launched the company-wide 2024-25 budget, leading comprehensive training sessions for Directors and Budget Holders. Redesigned the full suite of management reporting and introduced new month-end processes, focusing on business partnering and detailed departmental headcount reviews.
Head of Finance & Operations
Trace Recruit Ltd
Nov 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 1 month)
Redesigned monthly management accounts, reducing the close process from 8 to 5 days, and overhauled interim processes for full compliance with government legislation. Acted as a key board member and strategic partner, solely responsible for cash flow management, financial operations, and accounts preparation. Led annual budgeting, HR, and office management functions, and spearheaded CRM training.
Head of Finance (Interim)
Opus Talent Solutions
May 2021 - Oct 2021 (5 months)
Successfully led the annual group audit for a £57m turnover business with 19 consolidated entities, streamlining the audit process through schedules and training. Managed the finance team, including a Financial Controller and part-qualified accountants, and reviewed month-end activities to improve closure time.
Finance Transformation Manager (Interim)
Office Concierge
Sep 2020 - Apr 2021 (7 months)
Successfully implemented a company-wide expenses management system, enhancing visibility and efficiency for faster month-end closures. Led the delivery of the £20m turnover annual budget, including financials, commentary, and KPI reporting, and streamlined monthly management accounts production.
Finance Consultant (Interim)
Green Park Interim & Executive Ltd
Aug 2019 - Jan 2020 (5 months)
Introduced bi-monthly credit control meetings and developed a company-wide prepayment schedule, improving financial control and efficiency. Acted as a trusted advisor to the CFO on best practices and team structure, and managed quarterly VAT returns and the first Making Tax Digital VAT submission.
Finance Director (Interim)
LifeSearch
Apr 2019 - Jul 2019 (3 months)
Led and delivered the company-wide 2019-20 budget (£50m turnover), and streamlined and automated the production of the monthly Finance and Commercial board report. Presented monthly financials and commercial KPIs to the board, and managed the finance team.
Finance Process Improvement Consultant (Interim)
Lifeways Group
Nov 2018 - Mar 2019 (4 months)
Developed a payroll-specific dashboard linking financials, hours, and headcount to analyze salary-related costs. Created a global prepayments schedule, improving month-end efficiency and cost treatment accuracy, and streamlined management accounts processes for payroll.
Head of Finance
PR Moves Limited
May 2016 - Sep 2018 (2 years 4 months)
Led, developed, and mentored a finance team, and created a financial dashboard for monthly heads’ meetings focusing on financials, KPIs, and risks. Successfully outsourced the payroll function, reviewed contracts to achieve a 20% reduction in spend, and implemented an EMI share scheme.
Senior Management Accountant
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Jun 2012 - May 2016 (3 years 11 months)
Managed complex financial reporting and analysis for the organization. Ensured accurate and timely delivery of management accounts and supported strategic financial decisions.
Assistant Financial Analyst
UBM Live
Jun 2011 - May 2012 (11 months)
Assisted in financial analysis and reporting activities, supporting senior analysts with data compilation and presentation. Contributed to budget preparation and variance analysis.
Commercial Finance Manager
Hearst Magazines UK
Aug 2008 - May 2011 (2 years 9 months)
Managed commercial finance operations, providing financial insights to support business decisions and drive profitability. Collaborated with commercial teams on pricing strategies and performance tracking.
Assistant Management Accountant
Hamleys of London
Jul 2007 - Jul 2008 (1 year)
Supported the management accounting function, assisting with month-end close processes and preparing financial reports. Contributed to budget monitoring and variance explanations.
Commercial Analyst
L’Oreal Paris
Mar 2007 - Jun 2007 (3 months)
Performed commercial analysis to support sales and marketing initiatives, identifying trends and opportunities. Provided data-driven insights for business development.
Sales & Revenue Analyst
Thomson Financial
Nov 2006 - Feb 2007 (3 months)
Analyzed sales and revenue data to identify performance drivers and areas for improvement. Generated reports to support sales leadership in strategic planning.
Sales Analyst/Accounts Assistant
L’Occitane En Provence
Aug 2005 - Oct 2006 (1 year 2 months)
Performed sales analysis to support retail operations and assisted with accounts tasks. Contributed to financial record-keeping and reporting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Southampton
BSc, Physiology & Pharmacology
Studied Physiology & Pharmacology at the University of Southampton, completing the degree in 2005. This program provided a strong foundation in the biological and chemical processes of living systems.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
CIMA Qualification, Management Accounting
Obtained the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification in 2013. This certification demonstrates expertise in management accounting, financial strategy, and business management.
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