Andrew Bode Email & Phone Number

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I have worked on the successful implementation of various transformation projects of varying sizes covering the planning, deployment and engagement activities. These projects include:1. Change the Bank - process improvements (using agile delivery)2. Oracle Cost Management implementation3. Independent Commission of Banking (ICB)4. Electronic Invoicing solution5. Migration of Private Banking from legacy onto Oracle Cost Management6. Resolution of interface issues impacting core systems

London, United Kingdom

Worked in the SAP practice in IBM for 14 years and was involved in a number of significant Programmes for large scale companies implementing SAP global solutions. Roles included:1. Senior Project Manager for SAP implementations in the Oil, telecommunications, pharmaceutical industries working in various countries (Japan, US, Netherlands, UK, Panama)2. Methodology and delivery lead 3. SAP finance hiring manager alongside my Project Management role4. Project Manager for various technical implementations in Financial Services5. Finance transformation lead on various Programmes

Glenrothes

Reporting to the General Manager and Group Accountant in the Personal Computer manufacturing division and with responsibility for:1. Monthly financial and cost management accounts, cashflow2. A team of ~c10 employees covering all financial sub-modules and finance systems3. Implemented cost management reporting system and SAP blueprint4. Managed stock valuations, build outs and obsolence5. Managed internal and external audits of the division6. VAT returns

Fort William

Management accountant reporting to the financial controller with key responsibilities as follows:1. Responsibility for 4 staff covering cash and banking, purchase Ledger, management accounts and payroll2. Preparation of accounts for the joint venture in Norway and ensuring forward exchange contracts were in place to mitigate currency exposures3. Management accounts for the closed smelter at Invergordon4. Conducting Quality Assurance audits to ensure ISO9000 compliance5. Lead role in promoting H&S at the 2 smelters in the Scottish highlands, including running workshops

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Financial Analyst reporting to the Management Accountant, with responsibilities for:1. Financial/ cost management (UK and US GAAP) reporting 2 product lines and providing advice and guidance to Production Managers2. Setting standard costs and undertaking standard revisions where required3. Annual plans, forecasts and capital planning4. Monthly royalty calculations and headcount reconciliations and planning

Dunfermline

Began my career as a trainee accountant, progressing to Assistant Divisional Accountant during my employment. My responsibilities included:1. Job rotation experience including all finance functions, IT, procurement, manufacturing, contracts departments2. Managing sales ledger3. Liaison with MOD on monthly claims and managing the cashflow thereof4. Preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, sales and cost of sales positions

Cima, Accounting

Prince 2 Practitioner, Project Management

Higher National Certificate In Accounting

Scottish National Certificate In Business Studies

Standard And Higher Grades

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