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Proofreader, editor and writer with a background in finance and charities
Jenny Williamson
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London, United Kingdom
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I love working with words and helping my clients publish work that they know they can feel confident in.
I am a second-career proofreader, with training from the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, and provide freelance proofreading, copyediting and writing services through my company, Meticulosity.
I am a qualified accountant with an academic background in law, management and public policy.
My rates vary depending on the type of service needed and its complexity. Please get in touch to discuss your project and how I can help you.
I am a second-career proofreader, with training from the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, and provide freelance proofreading, copyediting and writing services through my company, Meticulosity.
I am a qualified accountant with an academic background in law, management and public policy.
My rates vary depending on the type of service needed and its complexity. Please get in touch to discuss your project and how I can help you.
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2019 - ?
freelance
Freelance Proofreader, Copyeditor and Writer
Meticulosity Ltd.
Owner and director of Meticulosity Ltd, providing thorough and thoughtful proofreading, editing and writing services.
Work to date includes:
• Proofread financial and business documents, including group financial statements for a large company (€78 million revenue). Ensured that errors were corrected, and that terminology and presentation was consistent
throughout.
• Wrote and edited bid in the international development sector (£11.8 million in value). Developed a style
sheet in consultation with the client, and ensured that the bid was clear, correct and consistent.
Work to date includes:
• Proofread financial and business documents, including group financial statements for a large company (€78 million revenue). Ensured that errors were corrected, and that terminology and presentation was consistent
throughout.
• Wrote and edited bid in the international development sector (£11.8 million in value). Developed a style
sheet in consultation with the client, and ensured that the bid was clear, correct and consistent.
Writing, Proofreading, Bid Writing, Copyediting
2018 - 2019
job
Head of Finance
The Royal Institution.
Led the Finance function of a science heritage NGO.
Key duties and achievements:
• Wrote well-received and user-friendly credit card procedures, guidance and staff forms.
• Initiated a finance handbook, developing a structure and drafting content for key processes and financial
controls.
• Produced management accounts and finance updates for executive reports based on finance review
meetings with department leads.
• Actively participated in cross-departmental working groups: one on communications and change, and another to develop a process for internal project appraisal.
• Led the embedding of a new finance system; supported the finance team with new processes, communicated
changes to staff, and resolved outstanding issues with the software provider.
Key duties and achievements:
• Wrote well-received and user-friendly credit card procedures, guidance and staff forms.
• Initiated a finance handbook, developing a structure and drafting content for key processes and financial
controls.
• Produced management accounts and finance updates for executive reports based on finance review
meetings with department leads.
• Actively participated in cross-departmental working groups: one on communications and change, and another to develop a process for internal project appraisal.
• Led the embedding of a new finance system; supported the finance team with new processes, communicated
changes to staff, and resolved outstanding issues with the software provider.
Management, Finance, Processes, Accounting, Budgeting
2011 - 2018
job
Manager - Donor Reporting
International Planned Parenthood Federation.
Oversaw financial management of donor-funded projects for a large international NGO. Worked on proposal commercial narratives for donors including DFID, USAID, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Key duties and achievements:
Proofreading, editing, writing and reporting
• Proofread documents produced by the finance team, including typeset proofs of annual financial statements,
ensuring errors are corrected before the final version is published.
• Developed commercial narratives and budgets for bids within cross-departmental teams.
• Designed and prepared accurate, timely and compliant reports for donors, project leads, and senior
management.
• Provided non-finance staff with clear commercial analysis and financial recommendations for proposals and ongoing projects.
1
• Wrote guidance for staff on new processes for making grants to partners and managing earmarked funds,
which resulted in staff gaining clarity on key processes and needing less input from Finance.
Process, systems and controls
• Supported set-up of, and played a key role in, a cross-department working group that drew on the experience
and knowledge of staff throughout the organisation to improve systems and processes.
• Developed a process and tools for assessing the financial health of partners.
• Strengthened financial management and reporting systems for restricted projects, including improved
monitoring tools, regular knowledge sharing meetings, and increased standardisation.
• Supported implementation of a new ERP system, contributing to requirements mapping, process
development, data migration and mapping, and training staff in reporting using the new system.
Teamwork and collaboration
• Led the Donor Reporting Team, providing technical direction and guidance, balancing project portfolios, and supporting opportunities for professional development.
• Led well-received workshops and presentations, including workshops for finance staff, training for a new
Secretariat office, and a presentation on audit and donor compliance for a country office.
• Coordinated restricted project financial inputs for annual budgets and year end analysis, including ensuring
good quality information was obtained from finance staff in other teams.
• Provided technical advice to senior management in strategic areas such as payment by results; prepared and presented guidance and briefing papers and advised on management proposals.
• Collaborated across departments and maintained excellent relationships with internal stakeholders.
Key duties and achievements:
Proofreading, editing, writing and reporting
• Proofread documents produced by the finance team, including typeset proofs of annual financial statements,
ensuring errors are corrected before the final version is published.
• Developed commercial narratives and budgets for bids within cross-departmental teams.
• Designed and prepared accurate, timely and compliant reports for donors, project leads, and senior
management.
• Provided non-finance staff with clear commercial analysis and financial recommendations for proposals and ongoing projects.
1
• Wrote guidance for staff on new processes for making grants to partners and managing earmarked funds,
which resulted in staff gaining clarity on key processes and needing less input from Finance.
Process, systems and controls
• Supported set-up of, and played a key role in, a cross-department working group that drew on the experience
and knowledge of staff throughout the organisation to improve systems and processes.
• Developed a process and tools for assessing the financial health of partners.
• Strengthened financial management and reporting systems for restricted projects, including improved
monitoring tools, regular knowledge sharing meetings, and increased standardisation.
• Supported implementation of a new ERP system, contributing to requirements mapping, process
development, data migration and mapping, and training staff in reporting using the new system.
Teamwork and collaboration
• Led the Donor Reporting Team, providing technical direction and guidance, balancing project portfolios, and supporting opportunities for professional development.
• Led well-received workshops and presentations, including workshops for finance staff, training for a new
Secretariat office, and a presentation on audit and donor compliance for a country office.
• Coordinated restricted project financial inputs for annual budgets and year end analysis, including ensuring
good quality information was obtained from finance staff in other teams.
• Provided technical advice to senior management in strategic areas such as payment by results; prepared and presented guidance and briefing papers and advised on management proposals.
• Collaborated across departments and maintained excellent relationships with internal stakeholders.
Finance, Management, Development, Manager, Processes, International, Monitoring, Writing, Implementation, Workshops, Compliance, Proofreading, Audit, ERP, Training
2008 - 2011
job
Associate
Grant Thornton UK LLP.
Worked in a team to audit financial statements for clients in a variety of sectors. These sectors included: not-for-profit
organisations; government; software development; international trade; and financial services.
Key duties and achievements
• Wrote accessible and useful post-audit reports for both internal and external purposes, identifying key points
relevant to the user, and recommending improvements to the client.
• Produced detailed audit files, with clear and consistent documentation, to enable reviewers to extract
relevant information easily.
• Planned and performed audits using a risk-based approach, drawing upon a sound understanding of the organisation, and knowledge of accounting principles and audit methodology.
organisations; government; software development; international trade; and financial services.
Key duties and achievements
• Wrote accessible and useful post-audit reports for both internal and external purposes, identifying key points
relevant to the user, and recommending improvements to the client.
• Produced detailed audit files, with clear and consistent documentation, to enable reviewers to extract
relevant information easily.
• Planned and performed audits using a risk-based approach, drawing upon a sound understanding of the organisation, and knowledge of accounting principles and audit methodology.
Software development, Audit, Development, Software, Organization, International, Audit
My education
2015
-
2018
University of London (CeFIMS)
Postgraduate Diploma, Public Management
Postgraduate Diploma, Public Management
- Public Policy and Management: Perspectives and Issues
- Public Financial Management: Planning and Performance
- Public Policy and Management: Development Assistance
- Project, Programme and Policy Evaluation
- Public Policy and Strategy
2007
-
2008
University of Cambridge
Masters, Management
Masters, Management
2004
-
2007
University of Kent
Bachelors, Law
Bachelors, Law
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