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Nikki Swain

@nikkiswain

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Finance and operations professional specializing in cost accounting and ERP transitions.

Portugal

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a hands-on finance role where I can lead ERP-related costing and process improvements, mentor users, and drive efficient month-end and reporting practices.

I am a motivated and adaptable finance and operations professional with broad experience across manufacturing, education and medical sectors. I have taken hands-on responsibility for transactional, operational and strategic finance functions and IT provision.

Most recently I worked as a Cost Accountant at Granton Medical where I led costings, bills of materials and data transfer into Epicor, supported procurement, sales reps and trained users on the new ERP. I also performed ad-hoc accounts functions including supplier invoice processing and management accounting.

Previously I served as Finance Director at an SME manufacturer where I oversaw finance, IT and HR teams, reduced month-end reporting time from 19 to 10 days, managed multiple ERP upgrades and drove cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives. I have experience with Dynamics 365, Access Dimensions and Epicor.

I hold bookkeeping and part-CIMA qualifications, strong Excel skills and a practical approach to problem solving. I seek roles where I can bring ERP, costing and hands-on finance expertise to improve processes and support cross-functional teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cost Accountant

Granton Medical Ltd

Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)

Owned cost accounting and BOM creation for ERP migration to Epicor, improved data accuracy for customer/supplier records and supported sales, procurement and stock management while providing Epicor user training.

Cost Accounting Bills Of Materials Stock Management Supplier Invoice Processing Management Accounting User Training

Management Accountant

ITM Power Plc

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Provided day-to-day accounting for a growing manufacturer including purchase ledger processing, daily bank reconciliations, month-end A/P and A/R reconciliations and production of management accounts and project reports.

Purchase Ledger Bank Reconciliation Management Accounting Dynamics 365 Access Dimensions Excel Vendor Management

Finance Officer

Fulston Manor Academies Trust

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Managed trust finances and compliance, producing management accounts, maintaining budgets and supporting audit and statutory submission processes to ensure regulatory compliance.

Management Accounting Budgeting Audit Support Financial Compliance Excel Month End Close Reporting

Finance Director

MEP Ltd

Jan 2001 - Jan 2020 (19 years)

Directed finance, IT and HR for an SME, delivering month-end reporting, cash forecasting, cost reduction initiatives and ERP upgrades that shortened reporting from 19 to 10 days.

Financial Reporting Cash Forecasting Cost Analysis Team Leadership IT Support Strategic Planning