Deanna Harper

Deanna Harper is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as the Group Finance Operations Manager for Saragossa, where operational finance leadership for a £25 million UK/US group includes responsibilities for month-end close, audit preparation, and strategic planning. Previously, Deanna held roles as Financial Controller and Junior Financial Controller, achieving significant efficiency improvements such as a 33% reduction in month-end close time and a streamlined payroll process. Prior experience includes positions as Finance Analyst at Nomensa, contributing to M&A transactions and budgeting model development, as well as Commercial Finance Analyst at IVC Evidensia UK, identifying cost-saving opportunities. Deanna started the finance career as a Finance & Payroll Analyst at Wincanton, delivering monthly accounts for a sizeable contract. Academic credentials include a Certificate in Business Accounting from CIMA and AAT qualifications from Weston College.