Katie Power

Finance professional with over 10 years' experience across Treasury, Management Accounting, and Accounts Payable within a global organisation. Proven ability to support month-end close, audit processes, VAT reporting, and process improvement initiatives, with hands-on experience in financial systems including NetSuite, Basware, and Sage 200. Skilled in cash flow management, reconciliations, and process improvement, with a strong track record of excellent analytical skills and maintaining robust financial controls.

Treasury Analyst - Cision Group Ltd (formerly Gorkana Group)

(2024-03)

• Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity across multiple EMEA entities.
• Prepare and maintain weekly cash flow forecasts, improving short- and medium-term cash visibility.
• Support cash pooling implementation and cash repatriation strategies to optimise global liquidity.
• Act as key contact for banking relationships, including account management, KYC compliance, and onboarding.
• Partner with AR/AP teams to monitor DSO/DPO metrics, supporting working capital optimisation.

Management Accountant - Cision Group Ltd (formerly Gorkana Group)

(2017-04 - 2024-02)

• Delivered accurate and timely month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Produced management accounts and departmental cost reports, supporting budget holders with performance insights.
• Prepared and submitted VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Maintained cash flow reporting and supported treasury planning activities.
• Managed fixed asset register, including capital expenditure, disposals, and depreciation.
• Supported external audit processes, providing documentation and audit walkthroughs.
• Submitted ONS statistical reporting in compliance with UK regulations.
• Implemented Basware (AP automation system), improving invoice processing efficiency and reducing manual errors.
• Enhanced NetSuite data integrity, enabling improved automation and reporting accuracy.
• Streamlined bank reconciliation processes, reducing processing time and increasing accuracy.

Credit Control Cashier/Accounts Assistant - Gorkana Group Limited

(2015-07 - 2017-04)

• Processed supplier payments and expense claims in line with financial controls and company policy.
• Posted cash receipts and payments, maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Performed bank, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintained prepayments and accruals schedules for month-end reporting.
• Processed invoices within Sage 200 ERP system.
• Supported ERP system migration (Sage 200 to NetSuite), ensuring accurate data transfer and system adoption.
• Introduced standardised AP processes, improving efficiency and payment timelines.
• Consistently achieved 100% on-time month-end close support.

A-Levels - Media Studies, Psychology, Chemistry - Trinity Catholic High School & Sixth Form (2007-09 - 2014-08)