Brian Dexter Email & Phone Number

London, United Kingdom

Supporting the Operations Director in significantly strengthening Alfanar's finance, compliance and human resource functions. Ensure key operations and competencies are built up within the team to develop sustainable improvements.Review and streamline financial accounting processLiaise with outsourcing providerDevelop plan to meet future needsImprove and develop key financial policiesDevelop budget and reforecast processes and templates Work with Investment, Fundraising, Operations and Country teams to review, analyse, and provide commentary for board on monthly management accounts.See website http://www.alfanar.org.uk/about-usFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alfanar-128288833866793/

Teddington Studios

Teddington, Middlesex

Established in 1996, Highflyer is an independent television production company producing predominantly sports related programming which is both outside broadcast and studio based. Contracting production facilities and providing craft personnel it has been the recipient of several BAFTA and Royal Television Society nominations and awards.Working at board level Brian Dexter was responsible for the financial management of all the companies in the Group enabling the business to achieve, or exceed its profit targets while delivering key multi-million pound production contracts including Channel 4 Racing (1997-2012), RTE Racing (2002-2014), attheraces, Racing UK, Racing World channel, SportsXchange channel, and Turf TV. In this role Brian Dexter's experience includes successful: financial performance and budgetary management, strategic planning, negotiation, decision making, merger and acquisition activity, commercial rights exploitation, and business focused change management. Brian Dexter was the key team member in dealings with: HMRC on PAYE and VAT, Companies House, External Reporting Accountants and Auditors, senior on-screen talent contracts, and OB facility procurement.Brian Dexter was also actively involved in the businesses HR management.

Paddington W2

Romelle Swire is a commercial consultancy working with global talent, expanding the talents' personal brand footprint, reaching new markets, consumers and retail channels, providing long term revenue generating opportunities.The Head of Finance role reporting to the co-founder and COO required: - an understanding of the businesses' kpi's, which, along with establishing a robust data capture and reporting frame work, would lead to the development and implementation of the most appropriate financial systems.By working collaboratively with the heads of the various departments a framework was developed that had a high buy-in and understanding from each of the teams as well as the COO and CEO. - Technical skills and knowledge in relation to: the firm's Reporting Accountants, returns to Companies House, VAT and PAYE calculations and submissions, foreign currency conversions, and corporate governance and management. - Support of staff with development and professional training.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Accountancy, Finance And Economics

Activities and Societies: Labour Club, Christian Union

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