Donna Jones
About Donna Jones
Donna Jones serves as the Interim Head of Management Accounts at Gattaca, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in management accounting and process improvement, holding a LEAN Black Belt certification and being a qualified CIMA Fellow.
Current Role at Gattaca
Donna Jones serves as the Interim Head of Management Accounts at Gattaca, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on overseeing management accounting functions and ensuring financial accuracy within the organization. Her expertise contributes to the operational effectiveness of Gattaca, particularly in the context of financial reporting and analysis.
Previous Experience in Management Accounting
Prior to her current role, Donna Jones accumulated extensive experience in management accounting. She worked at Portsmouth City Council as a Management Accountant from 1991 to 1998, followed by a tenure as Accounts Manager at First Wessex from 2008 to 2018. Her decade-long experience at First Wessex involved managing financial operations within the housing sector.
Expertise and Certifications
Donna Jones holds several professional certifications that underline her expertise in management accounting and project management. She is a qualified CIMA Fellow, indicating a high level of proficiency in management accounting practices. Additionally, she possesses a LEAN Black Belt certification, which reflects her skills in process improvement methodologies. Furthermore, her Prince2 certification showcases her capabilities in project management.
Career Background in Finance
Donna Jones has a diverse background in finance, having worked in various roles across different organizations. She was a Financial Controller at WCI Consulting Limited from 1998 to 2008, overseeing financial operations in the UK, Europe, and the US. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Finance Assistant at IBM from 1989 to 1991, which provided her with foundational experience in financial management.
Specialization in Housing Associations
Donna Jones specializes in improving operational effectiveness for housing associations. Her experience in this sector has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance financial processes and contribute to the overall efficiency of organizations within this field.