Melissa Boadu

A results driven finance professional with a keen eye for detail and a strong foundation in accounting and financial management. With experience as an Assistant Management Accountant and Senior Finance Executive, I excel in optimising financial processes, leveraging advanced Microsoft Excel skills and delivering data driven insights. Adept at working independently and collaboratively, I am committed to continuous growth and exceeding targets in the accounting and finance domain.

Assistant Accountant - Veolia

(2022-03)

• Conduct system reconciliations and integrate Vector with Workday for CapEx management.
• Monthly Growth CapEx analysis for Northern Europe.
• Monthly Net CapEx analysis for the UK.
• Annual Budget CapEx reconciliation for the UK.
• Landfill (main and low waste), Commercial tonnages and Recyclates reporting with analysis.
• Assist with the completion of UK, Ireland and Nordics Accounts Review, Exco Presentation, Business Review, Budget and Forecast Presentations.
• Manage EBITDA efficiency savings for the Global Efficiency Plan across the UK, Ireland and Finland. Maintain accurate savings data in Salesforce, track projects effectively. Exceeding targets in 2023 (£28.8m), 2024 (£33.9m), 2025 (£32.8m) and currently on track to attain the 2026 target.
• Facilitate and oversee meetings with the CFO of Northern Europe, Directors and Managers to discuss financial performance and operational matters.
• Conduct a comprehensive variance analysis for IWE, Corporate Department and Municipal business lines every month by comparing actual performance against budgeted/forecasted figures.
• Support budgeting, long term planning, financial modelling, forecasting and group reporting to enhance financial operations.
• Assist in internal and external audits by providing key evidence for the Efficiency Plan and annual bonus vs. accrual analysis to ensure compliance with policies/procedures.
• Support the Statutory Accounting team by completing various ad-hoc tasks, utilising the Caseware software.
• Provide analysis using data from Power BI, Adaptive and Workday Drive, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all software systems.
• Quarterly bridge analysis for IWE and Municipal focusing on GR vs PY and EBITDA vs PY.

Senior Finance Executive - Jigsaw Business Solutions

(2020-10 - 2022-03)

• Managed Xero accounts for 15 key brands, including Nike, Costa and Asos, ensuring accurate and timely reconciliation of multi-currency transactions (GBP, EUR, SEK, USD, AUD, DKK).
• Served as the primary finance liaison, maintaining strong client, partner, and internal relationships while producing weekly financial reports and insights.
• Coordinated and documented Senior Executive meetings, driving effective communication and collaboration across directors and managers.
• Supported VAT return compliance, managed client settlements, and worked with external finance teams to resolve invoicing issues.

Operations & Finance Executive - Jigsaw Business Solutions

(2019-08 - 2020-10)

• Streamlined purchase invoice processing, ensuring timely and efficient workflows.
• Managed month end processes with precision, ensuring smooth financial cycles.
• Proactively monitored credit control, issued statements, and resolved client concerns to maintain financial stability.
• Led meetings, collaborated with the Finance Manager and fostered positive relationships with partners and clients, ensuring financial integrity.

ACCA Modules Completed - Accounting - Kaplan, London

BSc (Honours) - Business and International Relations - Aston University, Birmingham A level - Business Studies, Sociology and Media Studies - St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College, London

GCSEs - Maths and English - The Grey Coat Hospital, London