Kuda Nyemba

Part-qualified finance professional with experience across logistics, automotive, retail, and ERP finance implementation. Proven expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ERP system implementations, with a strong track record of managing multi-million-pound P&Ls, delivering finance transformation projects, and partnering with stakeholders to improve business processes. Skilled in ERP Finance implementation, system configuration, user training, and financial reporting, complemented by advanced Excel, SQL, and financial modelling capabilities.

Commercially focused, analytical, and committed to driving operational efficiency and delivering value through technology-enabled finance solutions.

Training and Implementation Consultant (Accounts/Finance) - Pinewood Automotive A.I

(2026-01)

• Implement and configure the Pinewood.AI Automotive Intelligence Platform, specialising in Finance and Accounts modules.
• Lead end-to-end ERP implementations, ensuring successful migration from legacy systems through to Go-Live.
• Gather business requirements and configure solutions aligned with dealership finance processes.
• Deliver tailored training to finance users, driving system adoption and best-practice utilisation.
• Support finance leaders with reporting, compliance, and management information.
• Provide on-site and remote consultancy to optimise system performance and user adoption.
• Continuously enhance implementation processes and expand expertise across financial modules and integrations.
• Build trusted customer relationships, helping clients maximise the value of the platform.

FP&A Analyst UK - Financial Analyst (Contract) - Ree Automotive

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

• Supported the Head of FP&A in delivering strategic and data-led decisions across UK operations.
• Produced commercial reports and financial models to support forecasting and business planning.
• Partnered with UK and international stakeholders, translating financial insights for non-finance colleagues.
• Managed budgets, forecasts, and purchase requisitions in SAP, ensuring compliance and value for money.

Financial Analyst (Contract) - City Plumbing (Highbourne Group)

(2024-06 - 2025-01)

• Produced fleet reporting and P&L analysis, driving improvements in KPI performance and vehicle uptime.
• Developed flash packs, forecasts, and budgets to support operational and financial decisionmaking.
• Led initiatives to reduce Vehicles Off Road (VOR), improving operational efficiency.
• Delivered insights using Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace to senior management.

Financial Analyst/ Management Accountant - Eddie Stobart (Culina Group)

(2021-08 - 2024-05)

Managed P&L and balance sheet for one of the UK's largest supermarket logistics contracts.

• Produced weekly/monthly financial reports, variance analysis, and commentary for senior stakeholders.
• Partnered with operational teams and external stakeholders to improve cost management.
• Oversaw capex budgeting, asset register, and lease schedules; modelled depreciation and variance analysis.
• Regularly presented results to directors and operations managers.

Financial Analyst/ Management Accountant - Hammonds Furniture Ltd

(2020-09 - 2021-07)

• Delivered divisional P&L breakdowns (materials, labour, overheads) to support profitability analysis.
• Reported margins and costs to directors, supporting pricing and operational decisions.
• Developed financial models using SQL, VBA, and macros to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Assisted in budgeting, forecasting, and ONS business surveys.

Financial Analyst/ Management Accountant - Quick Service Logistics (KFC/Taco Bell/DHL)

(2018-03 - 2020)

• Managed weekly cash flow of £13m, ensuring stability for a three-way partnership (QSL, DHL, KFC).
• Monitored financial performance across 850 KFC stores and 50 franchise partners (£6.4m weekly sales).
• Supported warehouse/logistics decision-making through financial analysis and forecasting.
• Designed cash flow/invoicing schedules for credit control and analysed franchise data for forecasting.

Patent/Law Financial Analyst (Contract) - Jaguar Land Rover

(2013 - 2018)

• Forecasting, budgeting, SAP reporting.

Assistant/Financial Controller (Contract) - McDonald's

(2013 - 2018)

• Weekly revenue/forecast models, reconciliations.

Finance Assistant/Analyst (Contract) - DHL Supply Chain

(2013 - 2018)

• Invoice processing, reporting, reconciliations.

Finance Assistant - Coventry University, Mid Counties Co-op, TJ Ellis

(2013 - 2018)

• Accounts payable/receivable, month-end support, reconciliations.

AAT Level 2 & 3 - Accounting & Finance - Coventry University (2014 - 2016)

HND - Business Studies (International) - Wexham School Specialist College (2007 - 2010)

GCSEs - St Joseph's Catholic High School (2003 - 2007)