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Jason Mcdonald

Divisional Finance Manager and Excel Genius

£450/day
Manchester, GB
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Jason

I help small and mid-sized businesses make sense of their numbers — quickly, clearly, and without jargon.

I’m a UK-based management accountant specialising in cashflow, forecasting, management accounts, and fixing messy spreadsheets. Clients usually come to me when things feel unclear, rushed, or slightly out of control — and they need someone calm who can step in and sort it out.

Typical problems I help with:
• Cashflow forecasts that actually reflect reality
• Broken or over-complicated Excel / Google Sheets models
• Management accounts that don’t explain what’s really happening
• Directors who need plain-English clarity before making decisions
• Short-term finance support without hiring permanently

I’m practical and outcome-focused. I don’t overcomplicate things, and I don’t hide behind jargon. My goal is always the same: give you clarity, confidence, and numbers you can rely on.

I work well with founders, directors, and teams who want:
• Senior-level thinking without Big 4 costs
• Someone who can work independently and deliver
• Clear explanations they can actually use

Available for short-term projects, interim support, and clearly scoped engagements.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • NHS
    Assistant Divisional Finance Manager
    April 2019 - Today (7 years and 2 months)
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    • • Financial management and oversight of a £50m+ research and operational budget
    • • Independent preparation of month-end management accounts, reconciliations, and variance analysis
    • • Producing clear written commentary for senior stakeholders, highlighting risks and financial pressures
    • • Reviewing forecasts and affordability to ensure projects remain fully funded throughout delivery
    • • Supporting research projects to avoid overspend or funding shortfall mid-trial
    • • Supporting research projects to avoid overspend or funding shortfall mid-trial
    • • Cleaning, analysing, and validating complex financial data using Excel and NHS finance systems
    • • Delivering accurate outputs to tight deadlines with minimal supervision
    Microsoft Excel Finance sector Business analysis
  • Sodexo
    Management Accountant – Services Sector
    April 2010 - April 2019 (9 years)
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    • • Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs
    • • Full balance sheet reconciliation ownership
    • • Cash flow forecasting and variance analysis
    • • Supporting senior finance teams during month-end and year-end close
    • • Improving spreadsheet models, controls, and reporting accuracy
    • • Working independently to resolve discrepancies and clear reporting backlogs

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Education

  • CIMA
    CIMA

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