Graeme Gorthy FCCA

Group Systems & Finance Controller at Solid State

Graeme Gorthy FCCA has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in finance and accounting. Graeme is currently working at Solid State PLC as the Group Systems & Finance Controller, a position they have held since December 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Divisional Financial Controller (Manufacturing) at the same company from April 2019 to December 2021.

Before joining Solid State PLC, Graeme worked as an Exam Marker at ICAEW from November 2019 onwards. Preceding this, they were the Financial Controller at W. Corbett & Co. (Galvanizing) Limited from September 2017 to March 2019. In this role, they were responsible for restructuring the finance team and implementing performance management strategies.

Prior to that, Graeme worked as the Management Accountant at Minster Cleaning Services from October 2015 to September 2017. Here, they provided finance support to franchisees and developed the Finance Health Check Report to analyze and benchmark data.

From June 2013 to October 2015, Graeme held the position of Deputy Financial Controller at Capgemini, where they provided decision support and executed month-end close activities. Before that, they worked as an Accounts Assistant at Crombies Accountants Ltd from July 2010 to June 2013, where they prepared business accounts and conducted financial audits.

Graeme also has prior experience as a Finance Industrial Placement intern at Capgemini from August 2011 to September 2012. Graeme'searliest work experience was as a Tram Conductor at National Express from March 2007 to August 2011.

Graeme Gorthy FCCA completed their education in accounting and finance. Graeme obtained a BA (Hons) degree in Accounting and Finance from The University of Wolverhampton, where they studied from 2009 to 2013. Following this, they pursued further qualifications at Kaplan Birmingham, earning an ACCA certification in Accounting and Finance from 2013 to 2014.

In addition to their educational background, Graeme Gorthy has obtained additional certifications. Graeme is a PRINCE2® 2017 Practitioner, which they acquired from AXELOS Global Best Practice in January 2022. Graeme is also an FCCA, granted by the ACCA. The specific time of obtaining their FCCA qualification and the month are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Group Systems & Finance Controller

    December, 2021 - present

  • Divisional Financial Controller (Manufacturing)

    April, 2019

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