Daniel Walker

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AI Finance Transformation and Change Consultant | Co Founder @ AI For Business Ltd
Manchester, GB
Daniel Walker's Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Daniel Walker

I specialise in helping Finance teams implement and integrate AI & ML into their Finance processes, driving digital transformation and operational efficiency. I guide your cross functional teams through a successful implementation of AI-powered solutions to boost cash flow 🚀 reduce DSO 📉 streamline finance processes 📊Expected ROI from implementing AI:• Reduce your DSO by CIRCA 40%• Reduce time on task by CIRCA 90% (O2C, S2P & F2P)• Boost your cashflow immediately by >10%• AI powered risk decision making & analytics • Streamlined & automated finance processes AI Implementation Services• AI Readiness & Strategy • AI End-to-End (O2C, S2P & F2P) Implementation • AI Process Mining (O2C, S2P & F2P)• AI Transformation & Change Management • Architecting Artificial Intelligence work flows• AI powered risk decision making & analytics• AI vendor demos & tender process• Order to Cash Subject Matter Expert• I’m a certified Sidetrade admin Finance Transformation & Change Services• Finance Transformation• Change Management • Finance Process Automation • Finance Process Mining • ERP Implementation Lead• Order to Cash Subject Matter ExpertI have successfully implemented a company wide Artificial Intelligence SaaS / Order to Cash Implementation project, which has automated and streamlined the Order to Cash cycle using Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. I am now available for new projects & opportunities

Daniel Walker's Current Company Details
AI For Business Ltd

Ai For Business Ltd

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AI Finance Transformation and Change Consultant | Co Founder
Manchester, GB
Employees:
2
Daniel Walker Work Experience Details
  • Ai For Business Ltd
    Ai Finance Transformation And Change Consultant | Co Founder
    Ai For Business Ltd
    Manchester, Gb
  • Ai For Business Ltd
    Ai Finance Transformation & Change Consultant | Co Founder
    Ai For Business Ltd Mar 2024 - Present
    Greater Cheshire West And Chester Area
    • AI Implementations - Order to Cash, Source to Pay & Forecast to Produce• AI Strategy & Readiness • AI Order to Cash Subject Matter Expert• AI Finance Transformation & Change Management• AI Process Mining
  • Gsf Car Parts
    Ai O2C Saas Implementation Pm / Deputy Head Of Accounts Receivable
    Gsf Car Parts Sep 2023 - May 2024
    • Led the AI digital transformation of GSF’s Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes through Sidetrade’s AI platform, delivering the project on time and within budget.• I successfully led the Transformation and Change Management programme - 200+ end users. • Directed cross-functional teams through all project phases: requirements, system configuration, testing, training, deployment and post deployment optimisation.• Partnered closely with stakeholders and end-users, translating business needs into actionable project plans that ensured successful project outcomes.• Conducted comprehensive assessments of GSF’s Order to Cash workflows, documenting “As Is” process maps and identifying areas for improvement.• Developed and implemented new Order to Cash workflows documented in “To Be” process maps, which were signed off by the Project Sponsor ahead of deployment.• Ensured governance and accuracy of ERP base data, fixing anomalies and retraining staff to uphold best accounting practices.• Provided user training and support, with all users passing their Sidetrade exams before deployment.• Acted as Subject Matter Expert for Sidetrade’s AI O2C platform, providing technical guidance to GSF teams.• Held regular calls with Sidetrade (the vendor) to ensure full platform utilisation and best practices.• Led UAT testing, identified risks and secured Project Sponsor sign-off on deployment risks.• Guided GSF through a phased deployment to ensure a smooth transition for customers using the AI platform.• Conducted post-implementation reviews to optimise system performance and user satisfaction.
  • B&M Waste Services Ltd
    (O2C & L2C) Credit Insurance Implementation Pm / Credit Risk Analyst
    B&M Waste Services Ltd Nov 2022 - Sep 2023
    • Project managed and implemented Credit Insurance across the business to ensure compliance with policy terms.• Led a successful Transformation and Change Management programme - 100+ end users.• Led cross-functional teams through all project phases, including requirements gathering, “As Is” & “To Be” process mapping, testing, training and deployment.• Conducted comprehensive assessments of B&M Wastes Order to Cash (O2C) and Lead to Cash (L2C) workflows, documenting “As Is” process maps and identifying areas for improvement.• Developed and implemented new O2C and L2C workflows documented in “To Be” process maps, which were signed off by the Project Sponsor ahead of deployment.• Audited and cleansed 10K+ customer records; migrated data into CreditSafe for continuous risk monitoring and alerts.• Implemented "Check and Decide" software to automate credit decision-making, mitigating risk and improving efficiency.• Automated Maximum Extension Period reports in Power BI, reducing human error and saving time across the Group.• Collaborated with key stakeholders and end-users to align processes with credit insurance policies.• Trained and supported end-users for smooth adoption of Credit Insurance, ensuring full compliance with insurer guidelines.• Mitigated risk by securing insurance limits for 89% of customers at risk, with the Board approving the remaining 1%. (10% indemnity)• Reduced customers on the Maximum Extension Period insurance report from 139 to 84 in 3 months.• Empowered Credit Controllers to lead their own meetings, fostering cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Altrad
    O2C Improvement Contractor
    Altrad Feb 2019 - Oct 2019
  • The Citation Group
    Data Migration Lead / (O2C & L2C) Group Credit Manager
    The Citation Group Mar 2017 - Jan 2019
    Data Migration Lead - Project Duties • It was identified that I had a vast knowledge on SQL reporting, bespoke to Sage. I migrated all contract, customer information, revenue and billing data from Sage into the new finance system FinancialForce.• I worked closely with data scientists to build a data warehouse so that my designs can be replicated with the vision of using my model to extract other Group companies data for future migrations.• I was a part of the core FinancialForce project team helping streamline SalesForce to the new finance system (FinancialForce) replacing Sage. We overcame challenges and implemented solutions in O2C, P2P, R2R and Direct Debit systems and processes.• I was responsible for data governance so that data accuracy is mirrored between Sage and Financial Force. Retraining employees on accounting best practises to improve data integrity.• I was responsible for running financial reports in both the existing ERP and new Finance system to ensure reporting outputs mirrored and anomalies were documented and fixed at source.Group Credit Manager - BAU Duties• I led and inspired a team of 11 Credit Controllers and 2 Credit Control Supervisors. I was responsible for the Groups Shared Service Centres end-to-end Order to Cash processes which consisted of 5 Group companies with CIRCA 25,000+ accounts with a debt value of £7M to be collected per month.• I integrated all newly acquired businesses into Groups Shared Service Centre. Within an 18 month period I integrated 2 newly acquired businesses with repeat success, whilst continually reducing existing debt ledgers as a seamless migration takes place.• I actively attended C-Suit meetings on loss/churn prevention. I led an O2C Change Management program designed on improving the NPS score and overall customer satisfaction. • I managed supplier relationships including two competing solicitors who were in a champion challenge style environment. Solid relationships were maintained
  • Nes Fircroft
    Emea (O2C) Credit Manager
    Nes Fircroft Apr 2016 - Mar 2017
    European Credit Manager
  • Glide Uk
    (O2C) Credit Manager
    Glide Uk Nov 2012 - Apr 2016
    Implemented GBG intelligence software Streamlined and automated Credit Control processes

Daniel Walker Education Details

  • Christleton High School
    Christleton High School

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Daniel Walker works for Ai For Business Ltd

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Daniel Walker's current role is AI Finance Transformation and Change Consultant | Co Founder.

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Daniel Walker attended Christleton High School.

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