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England, United Kingdom

England, United Kingdom

Hemel Hempstead, Gb

Key Achievements:Developing and modelling a customer rebate scheme to defend UK market shareDeveloping complex Power BI dashboards for measuring effectiveness of UK rebate schemeModelling Sales Incentive plan to incentivise and hold to account sales teamsLeading on development of/modelling of Sales Budget processDevelopment of business case tool for Retail channelInnovative modelling and commercial analysis to protect margin, and generate new business, supporting sales in tendersUK Commercial Finance Manager:Develop channel profitability within the UK and support commercial teams to understand how to control costs and drive sales/profitability in a fast-paced Infection, Prevention and Control marketComplete business cases for new products or markets within the UK and present to Executive committeeSupport tender manager and sales with financials for UK tenders, finding innovative solutions where necessaryActive involvement in development of the Budgeting, Demand Planning and 5-year plan for the UKBusiness Partner Sales teams, and Regional Commercial Director, reporting Actuals and variances, providing insightful commentary and developing tools and reporting suites (Power BI) to support sales and profitability improvementProviding Ad-hoc analysis to Senior leaders including “Deep Dive” analysis

London, Gb

Key Achievements:Implementation of Global headcount reporting into business planning process (Clyde & Co)Developing and rolling out Turnover Reporting modelling (Power BI) for Human Resources (Clyde & Co)Global Financial Planning and Analysis Manager:Managing the financial planning and forecasting process (P&L) by collaborating with the key stakeholders within Global Regions to build robust business plansProduction of periodic board reports, Regional operational reports for P&L and business performance KPIs, together with provision of insight and analysisSupporting the Global FP&A Lead with ad-hoc analysis and project work including support of MergersDriving adoption of Power BI in enterprise-wide reporting Managing and developing a team of FP&A analysts at various stages in their careerReporting on partner profitability

Milton Keynes, Bucks, Gb

Key Achievements:Producing a cost model to understand profitability/subsidy for parts of the rail networkDeveloping Power BI dashboards for staff cost analysis, overtime, productivity and various KPIsLeading on modelling the cost of business change of the Track Worker Safety programme for the Region Developing and rolling out a new management reporting pack and implementing across the RegionFinancial Controller (Business Planning & Analysis [South]):Providing decision support from intelligent data analysis, to drive value for money for the RegionManaging the implementation of the Route business planning processes and the monitoring of action plans for the delivery of business objectivesChallenging Route initiatives and plans to achieve efficiency targets and chairing the Region efficiencies panel for national programmesProviding financial support to the Route management for the establishment of budgets, and the periodic review, analysis and reporting of actual results. Producing accurate forecastsProviding the technical expertise, on all financial issues for Route management. Monitoring financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and reviewing delivery of corrective action.Leading the finance team to identify resource requirements and recruiting as requiredReviewing and challenging investment papers and chairing the periodic Route investment panel

Milton Keynes, Bucks, Gb

Key Achievements:Producing NR management accounts for DfT, and associated stakeholder managementAligning company financial performance measures (KPI) to reflect organisation change (Putting Passengers First Programme), and presenting periodic results to the Group Controller and wider teamLeading end to end business planning processesLeading production of Regulatory Accounts, inc. external stakeholder managementDeveloping a new methodology for unit costing, with further statistical analysis to support rationale, and leading on substantiation to Office of Rail and RoadDesigning and implementing forecasting accuracy models for all functions within Network RailDelivering a LEAN training session for Group Controller’s wider finance teamSenior Finance Business Partner\Senior Reporting Accountant (Group):Completing periodic and year end management accounts for DfT, and associated risks and opportunities against Departmental Expenditure LimitsBusiness partnering of DfT finance stakeholdersProviding periodic management reports for NR Board and the Office of Rail and Road, including analysis and commentary of risks and trendsPresenting periodic updates on the financial performance to the Group Controller and the wider Group Finance team.Supporting NR Regions with financial performance scorecard reportingManaging the Group Reporting business planning processManaging the Group Reporting self-certification balance sheet submissionsSupervision of management accountants and graduates within Group ReportingCo-ordinating and communicating period end and year end finance reporting requirements and timetables for NRProviding guidance on company accounting policies, and finance regulationsProducing Regulatory Accounts including stakeholder management

Milton Keynes, Bucks, Gb

Key Achievements:Delivering workshops on best practice project accounting for Project ManagersMember of the ORBIS (Offering Rail Better Information Services) Extended Leadership TeamDeveloping and rolling out Programme Finance Management Reporting PackProgramme Finance Manager (ORBIS - Offering Rail Better Information Services):Business partnering to senior programme stakeholdersDeveloping and maintaining budgetary control over the programme of works through governance, reporting, analysis and tracking of variances. Managing risks, opportunities and efficienciesWorking closely with suppliers (delivery partners) and NR procurement on commercial aspects of programme delivery and challenging to ensure value for moneyPreparation of business plans, budgets and rolling forecastsEnsuring programme adheres to NR accounting regulations and proceduresProviding and presenting management information to the programme, to facilitate decision makingConducting investment and project appraisals, including business case analysisLeading on successful balance sheet reviews

Milton Keynes, Bucks, Gb

Key Achievements:Member of major programme Steering BoardIntroducing a project review process and KPI reporting to measure project performanceDeveloping and implementing a process to demonstrate efficiencies to Office of Rail and RoadSenior Analyst (Telecom.):Providing financial support to the Head of Programme Delivery, and Programme\​Project Managers, together with providing financial control. This includes:Assisting in the production of and analysing Investment Papers to ensure completeness, integrity, quality, and commercial viability, and understand associated risks and opportunities.Production of and analysis of periodic project\​Capex Reporting to support decision making at various levels of the Telecom Organisation.Presentation of Key Messages to Telecom Director and Senior Leadership TeamAttending Project Review meetings and Project Steering Board meetings to support and challenge as necessary.Supporting the Telecom Business Planning Team and Central Business Planning Team in the production of budgets, rolling forecast submissions and associated commentaryLiaise with Central Accounting departments to ensure integrity and accuracy of Capex numbersOther Period End\​Year End Capex Reporting requirements as necessary including balance sheet reconciliations, efficiency submissions, Finance KPIsProviding financial support on a number of high profile telecom projects

Milton Keynes, Gb

Key Achievement: Receiving award for excellent business performance from Board for design and implementation of weekly KPI reportingSenior Management Accountant:Production of detailed weekly Gross Margin Report, by business sector together with detailed analysis and commentary to the Board and InvestorsProduction of and analysis of Weekly Sales KPI Dashboard to Operations DirectorsForecasting Gross Margin using Sales Pipeline ModelAdministration of Company Commission SchemesAd hoc business analysis and complex financial modelling (including Commercial Modelling for Tender Submissions)

London, London, Gb

Key Achievement:Providing financial consultancy to a government agency to improve financial control of a £25m leisure construction projectCost Manager:Providing Cost Management duties throughout the across a number of projects and sectorsActivities include cost estimating and planning, measurement, procurement advice, tender and contract documentation, interim valuations, monthly cost reporting, cash-flow reporting and final accountsApplication of contract law and procurement strategies Performing bank monitoring role on residential developments

Hull, Gb

Key achievement: Development and implementation of IT maintenance pricing model Commercial Finance Manager:Providing innovative financial solutions to the sales team whilst ensuring Kingston’s financial position is protectedNegotiating with clients to provide financial support to salesProvision and presentation of business cases at group/SBU/sub-directorate level, to ensure clear understanding of business proposition to reach best business decisionIdentifying and developing management information to enable sales directors and managers to effectively manage their sales pipelinesProvide a link between sales and the wider sales organisationManagement Accountant:Ownership and presentation of monthly management reports to the Board of subsidiary business, including P&L, balance sheets, cash-flow forecastsBudgeting, forecasting and exception reportingFinancial integration of acquired subsidiary into the group

Acma, Management Accounting

Ba (Hons), Economics