Chris Furmston
In this section of Dialogue, you can learn about everything finance and get to know the
members of the team. In this month's edition, find out more about Chris, Statutory Finance
Manager, and Phil, Financial Analysis and Reporting Manager.
processes which my team carry out. I started at Vertas as an accounts assistant four and a half years ago
and had the opportunity to carry out most of the financial processes in the different roles I have had. As
part of the Continuous Improvement Group at Vertas I feel I will have the opportunity to have my voice
heard in this area. I am also looking forward to developing my management skills. This is my first
management role and am excited to begin to develop this as part of the Vertas Aspire to Inspire
programme.
What is something you have accomplished or are most proud of?
In general, I am most proud of my development since being at Vertas. I have worked in four roles and have
developed my skills in each. Vertas has supported my study and I am one exam from being a fully qualified
Chartered Global Management Accountant which I have been studying towards for 3 years. I am proud of
my team for completing every task in the year end ledger close process on time without any delays which I
cannot remember happening in my time at Vertas before.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I have recently picked back up playing cricket for Melton which I had played most of my life but had
stopped a few years ago. I watch a lot of football and cricket, particularly the IPL when it is on.
What is your dream holiday?
For several years I have wanted to go on a holiday kayaking down the Ardeche river in France with my wife.
What is your role at Vertas?
I am the Statutory Finance Manager and have been in the role since
January 2021. I oversee the ledger supervisor and the credit control
supervisor who respectively have ownership for performance of the sale/
purchase ledger teams and the credit control team. I look aƜer the cash
flow forecasting, VAT payments, Lead on audit and assist with the group
financial consolidation as well as writing the board report.
What things are you excited about going forward in your role?
I am excited for the opportunity to continue to develop the financial
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