Nicola Buffery
About Nicola Buffery
Nicola Buffery serves as the Head of Operational Finance at M247, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in finance management, with previous roles at LateRooms.com and Malvern Group, and possesses extensive experience in ERP systems and finance operations.
Current Role at M247
Nicola Buffery serves as the Head of Operational Finance at M247, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Manchester, United Kingdom, she oversees financial operations and strategic initiatives within the organization. Her role involves managing financial processes and ensuring operational efficiency. Buffery's leadership contributes to the financial health and performance of M247.
Previous Experience at LateRooms.com
Before joining M247, Nicola Buffery worked at LateRooms.com for several years in various finance roles. She served as the Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Manager from 2013 to 2017, and as the AP Manager from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she held the position of Finance Vendor Manager in 2017 and Finance Transformation Manager from 2017 to 2018. Her diverse experience at LateRooms.com provided her with a solid foundation in finance management.
Experience at Malvern Group
Nicola Buffery worked at Malvern Group as the Finance Operations Manager for a period of nine months in 2018 to 2019. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing finance operations and implementing effective financial strategies. Her tenure at Malvern Group added to her extensive background in finance management.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Nicola Buffery studied at Oldham College, where she achieved the AAT Intermediate Level (NVQ Level 2&3) from 1994 to 1997. Prior to that, she attended Counthill Secondary School from 1989 to 1994, where she completed her secondary education with qualifications in various subjects, including Maths and English. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance.
Skills in ERP Systems and Project Management
Nicola Buffery has extensive experience in managing and implementing ERP systems, including SAP, PeopleSoft, JDE, and Sage, within the finance function. She has successfully led and delivered both transactional and transformation projects in finance operations. Additionally, she has managed large outsourced teams, both in the UK and overseas, with up to 20 direct reports.