Led the financial analysis in the major re-procurement of the BBC’s playout contract:- Partnered with Technology team to cost up requirements.- Attended bidder dialogue meetings to challenge cost models.- Performed NPV analysis for all options.- Wrote key elements of the investment case, setting out the options appraisal and final recommendation to the Board.- Approved bid secured a contract saving of over £50m (approx. 25%).Developed new governance processes for… Show more Led the financial analysis in the major re-procurement of the BBC’s playout contract:- Partnered with Technology team to cost up requirements.- Attended bidder dialogue meetings to challenge cost models.- Performed NPV analysis for all options.- Wrote key elements of the investment case, setting out the options appraisal and final recommendation to the Board.- Approved bid secured a contract saving of over £50m (approx. 25%).Developed new governance processes for BBC Television- Developed a new negotiating mandate approval template for TV commissions which automated the integration of audience performance data.- Liaised with both Heads of Business in TV Commissioning and Technology representatives to compile a list of requirements and current issues. - Reviewed financial approval thresholds/criteria with senior management to ensure decisions were appropriately robust, processes were efficient and that criteria drove value for money.- Communicated new process to key stakeholders by presenting it at genre Programme Finance Committees and received extremely positive feedback.Led the tracking of savings across the BBC Content division- Worked with business to ascertain progress in achieving annual savings targets- Conducted quarterly financial analysis to calculate the efficiency of the TV slate and to demonstrate inflation being absorbed.- Delivered reports to Corporate centre detailing delivery status, describing next steps and highlighting relevant risk areas so mitigating actions could be taken on a timely basis.- My reports have helped to ensure the division is on track to deliver cumulative savings of over £1bn over five years. Show less

Planned and carried out operational audits:- Liaised with divisional FDs and COOs to identify risks and map controls.- Conducted fieldwork independently, completing work in some challenging environments and often within the strict timeframes of overseas visits.- Presented findings to divisional senior management and agreed appropriate actions.- Made tangible improvements to control environments and improved process efficiency.

Managed financial audit of Big Lottery Fund (an NDPB under the umbrella of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport) along with several overseas offices of the Department for International Development: Kabul, Kosovo and Kigali.- Supervised trainees during fieldwork and helped them understand the technical aspects of testing via regular catch-ups.- Material errors corrected and clean audit certificates given.