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I'm Alan Leggett, a seasoned Business Partner and Group Financial Controller with over 20 years of experience across media, publishing and technology sectors. I excel at partnering with finance and non-finance stakeholders through rapid growth, acquisitions, complex change and transformation. I have led NetSuite One World implementations and optimisation in multi-subsidiary, multi-currency environments, built strong teams, and embedded robust controls. I’m passionate about turning finance into a strategic partner that supports commercial decision-making, risk management and value creation. I value collaboration, clear communication and empathy, and I’ve consistently delivered process improvements, governance enhancements and data-driven insights that drive measurable business outcomes.…I'm Alan Leggett, a seasoned Business Partner and Group Financial Controller with over 20 years of experience across media, publishing and technology sectors. I excel at partnering with finance and non-finance stakeholders through rapid growth, acquisitions, complex change and transformation. I have led NetSuite One World implementations and optimisation in multi-subsidiary, multi-currency environments, built strong teams, and embedded robust controls. I’m passionate about turning finance into a strategic partner that supports commercial decision-making, risk management and value creation. I value collaboration, clear communication and empathy, and I’ve consistently delivered process improvements, governance enhancements and data-driven insights that drive measurable business outcomes.

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I'm Alan Leggett, a seasoned Business Partner and Group Financial Controller with over 20 years of experience across media, publishing and technology sectors. I excel at partnering with finance and non-finance stakeholders through rapid growth, acquisitions, complex change and transformation. I have led NetSuite One World implementations and optimisation in multi-subsidiary, multi-currency environments, built strong teams, and embedded robust controls. I’m passionate about turning finance into a strategic partner that supports commercial decision-making, risk management and value creation. I value collaboration, clear communication and empathy, and I’ve consistently delivered process improvements, governance enhancements and data-driven insights that drive measurable business outcomes.…I'm Alan Leggett, a seasoned Business Partner and Group Financial Controller with over 20 years of experience across media, publishing and technology sectors. I excel at partnering with finance and non-finance stakeholders through rapid growth, acquisitions, complex change and transformation. I have led NetSuite One World implementations and optimisation in multi-subsidiary, multi-currency environments, built strong teams, and embedded robust controls. I’m passionate about turning finance into a strategic partner that supports commercial decision-making, risk management and value creation. I value collaboration, clear communication and empathy, and I’ve consistently delivered process improvements, governance enhancements and data-driven insights that drive measurable business outcomes.

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I’m Alan Leggett, a seasoned Business Partner and Group Financial Controller with over 20 years of experience across media, publishing and technology sectors. I excel at partnering with finance and non-finance stakeholders through rapid growth, acquisitions, complex change and transformation. I have led NetSuite One World implementations and optimisation in multi-subsidiary, multi-currency environments, built strong teams, and embedded robust controls.

I’m passionate about turning finance into a strategic partner that supports commercial decision-making, risk management and value creation. I value collaboration, clear communication and empathy, and I’ve consistently delivered process improvements, governance enhancements and data-driven insights that drive measurable business outcomes.

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Accountant (Income) at TradeStars Limited

September 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Recovered chaotic revenue and discount recognition across three sites; built tenancy schedules for 120 clients; created contract/audit-ready files; implemented bi-weekly Sales & Operations meetings to improve visibility and reduce surprises; documented system issues (membership system to GL mapping, debtor duplicates, missing invoices, tenancy variations) and proposed solutions; designed Month End processes with minimal supervision.

Group Financial Controller at Supponor Limited

September 1, 2016 - May 1, 2025

Joined during growth phase and acted as Number Two to CFO, leading strategic and operational finance across 11 subsidiaries in seven territories. Expanded the team, defined structure and segregation of duties, and oversaw transaction processing, FP&A, and regional finance support. In-house NetSuite administration, migrated from Access Dimensions, and directed group month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and five-year planning. Mitigated potential US sales exposure and transformed intercompany accounting, delivering process and compliance improvements. Implemented AI automation in cash management, P2P and treasury; reduced month-end close from ten to five days; implemented weekly bank reconciliations; ensured segregation of duties and empowered staff to resolve NetSuite issues. Supported strategic investments, M&A, capex, audits, banking, tax and relationships; achieved significant improvements in reporting and controls.

Business Partner (formerly Business Controller) – Newspapers & Operations at Guardian News and Media Limited

December 1, 2012 - October 1, 2016

Managed reporting and business partnering for a £60m cost base; led a team of three analysts; prepared monthly management accounts, KPI reporting, headcount analysis and trading commentary. Drove operational savings through outsourcing, restructuring, procurement, and space utilization; led in-sourcing initiatives to deliver cost savings; finance lead on space letting and property strategy with £1m–£2m annual savings. Built complex financial models and partnered HoDs for budget packs across multiple functions.

Finance Professional – Various Roles at Guardian News and Media Limited

January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2012

Held multiple positions across Advertising, Marketing, Technology, Operations, Executive, Support Functions and Central Costs; managed end-to-end financial stewardship including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, and cost allocations. Implemented project accounting, campaign metrics, and cost-neutral costing for Creative departments; supported executive salary budgeting and confidentiality; contributed to process improvements and governance for multiple departments.