I am a finance professional focused on financial management, business partnering, analysis and system integrations. In my current fixed-term role as Financial Accounting Manager at AJW Aviation, I lead the financial accounting and treasury functions, ensure timely management accounts, and provide financial insights to support strategic decisions. Throughout my career I have progressed through finance and systems roles at Mitchell & Cooper, Bailey & French, Gunnebo, Avtrade and Apex Group, delivering improvements in ERP and BI reporting, cash flow forecasting, cost management and cross-functional collaboration. I am adept at deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, JetReports and other tools to translate data into actionable performance insights, and I enjoy working with stakeholders to drive profitable growth.

Vincent James Dantanus

I am a finance professional focused on financial management, business partnering, analysis and system integrations. In my current fixed-term role as Financial Accounting Manager at AJW Aviation, I lead the financial accounting and treasury functions, ensure timely management accounts, and provide financial insights to support strategic decisions. Throughout my career I have progressed through finance and systems roles at Mitchell & Cooper, Bailey & French, Gunnebo, Avtrade and Apex Group, delivering improvements in ERP and BI reporting, cash flow forecasting, cost management and cross-functional collaboration. I am adept at deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, JetReports and other tools to translate data into actionable performance insights, and I enjoy working with stakeholders to drive profitable growth.

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I am a finance professional focused on financial management, business partnering, analysis and system integrations. In my current fixed-term role as Financial Accounting Manager at AJW Aviation, I lead the financial accounting and treasury functions, ensure timely management accounts, and provide financial insights to support strategic decisions.

Throughout my career I have progressed through finance and systems roles at Mitchell & Cooper, Bailey & French, Gunnebo, Avtrade and Apex Group, delivering improvements in ERP and BI reporting, cash flow forecasting, cost management and cross-functional collaboration. I am adept at deploying Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, JetReports and other tools to translate data into actionable performance insights, and I enjoy working with stakeholders to drive profitable growth.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Interim Financial Accounting Manager at AJW Aviation
March 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Lead the financial accounting and treasury functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Produce monthly management accounts, explain material variances and margins. Manage overheads for monthly reviews. Oversee banking, cash flow forecasting, and currency purchases. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
Finance Manager at Bailey & French Ltd
November 1, 2021 - March 1, 2025
Preparation of Year End Accounts & Monthly/Quarterly Management Information Pack. Cash Flow Management & Forecasting. Business Partnering with owners & Leadership Team. Installation of Financial Control Policies & Procedures. Activity-based costing. Payroll & Commissions Management. Managed tax affairs and relationship with HMRC. Full Management of Purchase & Sales ledger.
Finance & Systems Manager at Mitchell & Cooper Ltd
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Partnered with owners and Leadership Team to ensure decisions were financially considered. Utilised Power BI and Jet Reporting to create dashboards and generate financial reports, providing teams with actionable insights and real-time data. Collaborated with IT to implement system upgrades and improvements. Managed ERP system to ensure data reliability and accurate reporting.
Finance Manager at Mitchell & Cooper Ltd
September 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
Preparation of Year End Accounts. Monthly Management Info Pack to provide timely insights into business performance. Managed Cash Flow to maintain required liquidity levels. Conducted Financial Reporting, Budgeting, and Forecasting. Absorption Cost Reporting. Managed tax affairs and relationship with HMRC. Installed Financial Control Policies and Procedures.
Finance Manager at Gunnebo Entrance Control Ltd
February 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Responsible for managing the finances, including intercompany reporting, transfer pricing, and cost management. Communicated with department managers regarding cost allocation and financial performance.
Management Accountant at Apex Group
October 1, 2018 - February 1, 2021
Collated & submitted Full Annual Accounts & Monthly Budgets. Installed Internal Control Policies & Procedures. Managed Month End Processes for Group of Companies. Ensured System Integrity & HMRC compliance. Reported Monthly Financial Statements to Stakeholders. Created and maintained dashboards for live reporting.
Senior Financial Accounting Technician at Avtrade Ltd
August 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Assisted in preparation of Annual Accounts. Budgeting & Reporting for multiple entities. Managed ledgers for quarterly accounts. Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss. VAT returns.
Financial Accounting Technician at Avtrade Ltd
January 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Raising invoices & journals. Processing expenses & analysis. Sales data analysis & reporting. Monthly bank reconciliations. Managing foreign currency transactions. Responsible for EC Sales & Intrastat.
Purchase Ledger Executive at Avtrade Ltd
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Handling and processing purchase invoices. Reconciliations of trade creditors and supplier statements. Dealing with account enquiries. Organising settlement of invoices & expenses; updating procedures & methods.
Credit Control Executive at Avtrade Ltd
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Checking customers' credit ratings with banks; deciding credit offers; handling payment queries; ensuring receivables are above target; negotiating repayment plans.
Cashier, Accounts Analyst at Littlehampton Book Services Ltd
September 1, 2012 - March 1, 2013
Processing all payments, statement checks, making money transfers, updating account details.
Interim Financial Accounting Manager at AJW Aviation (AJW Group)
March 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Lead the financial accounting and treasury functions, ensuring accurate monthly reporting and timely close. Produced monthly management accounts, explained variances and margins, and managed overheads. Maintained balance sheet integrity through periodic reconciliations, oversaw banking, cash flow forecasting and currency purchases. Collaborated with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to provide financial insights and support strategic decision‑making.
Purchase Ledger Executive at Littlehampton Book Services Ltd
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Handling and processing purchase invoices; reconciliations of trade creditors and supplier statements; addressing account inquiries; settlement of invoices and expenses; updating procedures and methods.
Credit Control Executive at Littlehampton Book Services Ltd
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Checked customer credit ratings with banks; assessed credit offers; addressed payment queries; ensured receivables were above target; negotiated repayment plans.

Education

PGCert at Brighton University
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
PGCert at Brighton University
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Qualifications

ACCA Part-Qualified
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
ACCA Part-Qualified
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
PGCert
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025
ACCA Part-Qualified (All Foundation Exams Completed with final 3 Remaining)
January 11, 2030 - December 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet