Darren Spicer

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Director of Finance and IT @ St Peter's Hospice, Bristol
Bristol, England, GB
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Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Darren Spicer

A commercially focused Senior Finance Professional and Finance Director with extensive experience in the financial leadership and management of businesses through all stages of their lifecycle; from start-up to sale, through growth and recession. I’m best known for making the finances of businesses accessible to all through great analysis with insightful, clear and engaging communication. My aim is to help everyone understand the levers of financial success - working with colleagues to make sound strategic, commercial and financial decisions.Career achievements:• Building, launching, growing a business and then ultimately selling it• Developing great MI systems, tools and processes to drive out really insightful information• Re-engineering businesses/finance teams to be more efficient and productive• Leading commercial negotiations for both sales and procurement partnershipsStrategically and analytically minded, I see the big picture as well as having an eye for detail. I ensure that my team and I align closely with the organisation to develop and implement the strategy as well monitor its success.As a finance leader I create an inclusive environment - keeping people engaged and enthused. I get great enjoyment and energy from seeing colleagues develop both personally and professionally whilst really enjoying their work.Specialities: Finance Leadership ▪ Strategy ▪ Management Information ▪ Finance Business Partnering ▪ Finance Transformation, Automation and Process Reengineering ▪ Commercial and Legal Negotiations ▪ Planning, Modelling and Investment Appraisal ▪ Cost Management, Benchmarking and Reduction ▪ Reporting and Accounting ▪ Finance Systems ▪ Pricing ▪ M&A ▪ Chartered Accountant

Darren Spicer's Current Company Details
St Peter's Hospice, Bristol

St Peter'S Hospice, Bristol

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Director of Finance and IT
Bristol, England, GB
Employees:
268
Darren Spicer Work Experience Details
  • St Peter'S Hospice, Bristol
    Director Of Finance And It
    St Peter'S Hospice, Bristol
    Bristol, England, Gb
  • St Peter'S Hospice, Bristol
    Director Of Finance And It
    St Peter'S Hospice, Bristol Aug 2022 - Present
    Bristol, Gb
  • Ami
    Director Of Finance, Hr And It
    Ami Aug 2017 - Jun 2022
    Bristol, Somerset, Gb
  • Gryphon Group Holdings Limited
    Chief Financial Officer (Interim)
    Gryphon Group Holdings Limited May 2017 - Jul 2017
    London, Gb
  • Axa Wealth
    Commercial Director (Finance Director) At Axa Wealth
    Axa Wealth Jul 2014 - Oct 2016
    Basingstoke, Hampshire, Gb
    I have led the Finance function of AXA Wealth since 2014. My team of c80 financial professionals working across two locations provide all the key financial services that you would expect of a large business including: Reporting, forecasting, cost management, operational finance, management information. I also lead the commercial support including pricing, management and productivity information.My team and I also provide significant support for the development of the company’s strategy and M&A activity, including the sale of AXA Wealth by AXA.
  • Axa Wealth
    Finance Business Partner
    Axa Wealth Sep 2012 - Jul 2014
    Basingstoke, Hampshire, Gb
    Elevate is an award winning online Pensions and Investments business supporting customers both via financial advisers or directly.Following the introduction of business units, I became Finance Business Partner for the Elevate business unit within AXA Wealth. Reporting to the MD of Elevate and sitting on the leadership team of the business unit. I led a multi-disciplinary commercial finance team of c25.
  • Axa Wealth
    Head Of Commercial Finance
    Axa Wealth May 2011 - Sep 2012
    Basingstoke, Hampshire, Gb
    Following the disposal of AXA’s legacy business in 2010, I took responsibility for all commercial finance for the newly created AXA Wealth. I lead a multi-disciplinary team of c45 who delivered pricing, management accounting, commercial assessments/negotiations and cost management for all propositions.
  • Elevate, Axa Distribution Services
    Commercial Director
    Elevate, Axa Distribution Services May 2007 - May 2011
    Paris, Fr, Fr
    During 2007, AXA created a new business venture to develop an online pensions and investments business that would reinvent how these products are bought and sold in the UK and be ready for new regulation. I was asked to join the management team to help lead and launch this business. We launched Elevate in 2008 and it has since grown to be the major proposition for AXA Wealth.This was an incredibly fulfilling and exciting role, for which I played a key role on the management team and also created a new commercial and finance function that ultimately was responsible for financial, operational and management accounting, commercial management, pricing, MI, strategy, finance change and risk management.
  • Elevate, Axa Distribution Services
    Business Development Consultant
    Elevate, Axa Distribution Services May 2005 - May 2007
    Paris, Fr, Fr
    In order to gain greater commercial experience I took a role outside of finance, within a small team that developed, negotiated and implemented corporate partnerships with major banks, building societies and other financial institutions. I took a lead role in the development of the partnerships with particular focus on negotiating contracts and the physical implementation of the arrangements.
  • Elevate, Axa Distribution Services
    Finance Manager (Variety Of Roles)
    Elevate, Axa Distribution Services Sep 1999 - May 2005
    Paris, Fr, Fr
    AXA Sun Life - Finance Manager,Group Cost Management. Oct 2003-Jan 2005AXA Sun Life - Customer Service Finance Manager. Mar 2003-Oct 2003AXA Sun Life - Accounting Manager, Planning, Budgeting and Reporting. Aug 2001-Mar 2003AXA Sun Life – Balance Scorecard and Corporate Dashboard Project Manager.Apr 2000 - Jul 2001AXA Sun Life – Group Management Accountant. Sep 1999 - Feb 2001
  • Kpmg
    Assistant Manager
    Kpmg Sep 1994 - Sep 1999
    Toronto, On, Ca
    I attained a broad experience of clients from large, quoted companies to small owner-managed businesses, including organisations as diverse as brewers, housing associations and auctioneers. My financial services’ work allowed me to gain considerable exposure to the sector and draw on KPMG’s vast experience in this field. My clients included listed bancassurers, life offices, and investment houses for which I undertook both the statutory and regulatory audits.

Darren Spicer Skills

Finance Stakeholder Management Change Management Financial Services Strategic Financial Planning People Skills Business Strategy Business Process Improvement Strategy Financial Planning Relationship Management Leadership Management Risk Management Investments

Darren Spicer Education Details

  • Icaew
    Icaew
    Fca
  • Icaew
    Icaew
    F-Ten - Financial Executive Talent Network
  • Icaew
    Icaew
    Aca
  • Lancaster University
    Lancaster University
    Accounting And Finance
  • Richard Huish 6Th Form College
    Richard Huish 6Th Form College
  • Uffculme School
    Uffculme School

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