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A highly experienced accountant (ACA & FCCA) with a robust background in fund accounting, finance business partnering and financial control. Demonstrated ability in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making, with a proven track record in enhancing financial performance and business growth. Adept at working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to deliver financial insights anddrive business objectives.A confident self-starter who prides himself on attention to detail, complex and logical problem solving, stakeholder management, extensive experience of people/team management, strong communication, with a good sense of humour and is not afraid to be hands on to support the business's goals and objectives in a structured and systematic manner. In 2016 had the opportunity to found and organically develop, “Mint Accounting Group”, a professional accounting, taxation and management consultancy advisory in which was successfully sold and exited in 2024.Key Skills• Financial Planning & Analysis: Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling.• Financial Reporting: Preparation of financial statements, management reporting, regulatory compliance.• Business Partnering: Stakeholder management, strategic decision support, financial advisory.• Fund Accounting: NAV calculation, financial statement preparation, regulatory compliance, fund administration.• Technical Skills: Oracle Financials, SAP, Sage, Xero, Advanced Microsoft Office.• Leadership & Management: Team leadership, project management, process improvement.• Soft Skills: Communication, problem-solving, strategic thinking, attention to detail, very organised.
Hawksford
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- hawksford.com
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- 335
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Associate DirectorHawksford Oct 2024 - PresentLondon Area, United Kingdom -
DirectorMint Accounting Group Jan 2017 - Sep 2024London, England, United Kingdom• Founded and grew an ACCA registered accountancy business, increasing client base by 450% in 3 years. Revenue c£500k.• Enhanced client service delivery using cloud accounting and digital workflow platforms, reducing manual processing time by 80%.• Improved client business profitability by an average of 25% through strategic financial advice.• Achieved 99.6% client retention rate through excellent service and relationship management. • Led financial outsourcing and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements, resulting in zero non-compliance issues.• Conducted detailed financial analyses and provided actionable insights, helping clients secure over £35M in financing.Successfully sold and exited the business in 2024.
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Cloud Advisory & Accounting Senior ManagerCooper Parry Apr 2018 - Mar 2020Hereford, England, United Kingdom• Developed and led a cloud advisory service line, generating an additional £300k in annual revenue.• Successfully led the "Making Tax Digital" compliance project, ensuring 100% compliance for over 300 clients.• Improved team efficiency by 30% through the optimisation of internal processes.• Provided strategic financial insights that led to a 20% improvement in client financial performance.• Trained and mentored staff, resulting in a 25% increase in team productivity and professional development. -
Senior Manager Cards Finance ChangeLloyds Banking Group Feb 2015 - Nov 2016Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom• Established and optimized cross-functional reporting platforms, reducing reporting time by 25%.• Managed a team of 7 finance business partners and project accountants.• Led financial/KPI reporting and budgeting for the Consumer Cards division, resulting in a £2M cost saving.• Collaborated with senior stakeholders to manage investment budgets, achieving an 8% increase in return on investment.• Implemented cost control measures that reduced departmental expenses by 15%.• Spearheaded financial analysis initiatives that identified revenue enhancement opportunities worth £3M. -
Manager Regulatory Finance ChangeLloyds Banking Group Mar 2013 - Feb 2015Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom• Developed and implemented MI Strategy programme and change governance model, enhancing reporting accuracy by 20%.• Successfully delivered CRDIV and COREP programme milestones within tight deadlines, improving regulatory compliance.• Managed a £14M programme budget, delivering within 96% of the planned budget.• Provided weekly status reporting and developed solutions for contingency plans, ensuring minimal project delays.• Coordinated with multiple departments to streamline regulatory reporting processes, reducing submission times by 30%.• Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies, reducing project risk exposure by 25%.
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Senior Manager Finance Business Partner (Funds, It, Operations & Finance Initiatives)Lloyds Banking Group Nov 2010 - Mar 2013London Area, United Kingdom• Successfully developed, implemented, implemented new finance team processes, reducing month-end close time by 3 days.• Managed a team of 10 business partners and project accountants, delivering high-quality financial reporting.• Streamlined financial processes, resulting in a £1M annual cost reduction.• Led quarterly budgeting and forecasting processes with detailed variance analysis, improving forecast accuracy by 15%.•Developed financial models to support business decision-making, leading to a 15% increase in operational efficiency.• Collaborated with group finance to integrate new financial modelling, reducing data entry errors by 35%. -
Finance Business Partner Wealth & International CooLloyds Banking Group Sep 2007 - Nov 2010Bristol & Jersey• Developed and implemented new forecasting templates, saving 1,200 hours annually.• Consolidated budgets and forecasts from multiple systems, reducing errors by 30%.• Supported operational COO units in achieving £3M in synergy savings and enhanced financial performance.• Conducted detailed variance analysis, providing insights that led to a 10% reduction in operational costs.• Acted as a key advisor to senior management, influencing strategic decisions that improved cost reduction by 8%.• Led cross-functional teams in financial planning initiatives, resulting in more accurate and timely financial reporting. -
Senior Management & Fund AccountantColumbia Threadneedle Investments Emea Apac Jun 2006 - Sep 2007London Area, United Kingdom• Re-engineered financial processes, enhancing month-end, NAV calculation and fund reporting efficiency by 50%.• Managed financials for hedge funds, achieving a 400% reduction in aged debtors.• Prepared and consolidated monthly Group Management Accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.• Supervised management accounts production team and provided variance analysis, reducing discrepancies by 25%.• Conducted revenue billing and rebate calculations based on Funds under Management, increasing revenue accuracy by 15%.• Liaised with senior management to evaluate and report on Profit Centre revenue movements, leading them to more informed decision-making. -
Graduate AccountantDunkley'S Chartered Accountants Aug 2002 - Jun 2006Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom• Completion and review of Limited and partnership financial statements ensuring compliance and accuracy.• Management of local firm audits and completion of audit file for partner review. Reducing discrepancies by 20%.• Developed internal controls and work paper procedures that improved financial reporting accuracy by 10%.• Assisted clients in optimising their tax positions, resulting in a higher taxation savings.
David Bradley Skills
David Bradley Education Details
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Business Studies
Frequently Asked Questions about David Bradley
What company does David Bradley work for?
David Bradley works for Hawksford
What is David Bradley's role at the current company?
David Bradley's current role is Senior Finance Business Partner, Chartered Accountant (ACA & FCCA).
What schools did David Bradley attend?
David Bradley attended Institute Of Chartered Accountants In England And Wales (Icaew), Step | The Society Of Trust And Estate Practitioners, Prince2, The University Of Glamorgan, Acca.
What skills is David Bradley known for?
David Bradley has skills like Financial Services, Stakeholder Management, Banking, Mis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Accounting, Retail Banking, Prince2, Financial Risk, Risk Management, Financial Modeling.
Who are David Bradley's colleagues?
David Bradley's colleagues are Will Chan, Iris Chan, Yvonne Yang, Liezl Tanglao - Dy, Dan Y. Lungut, Priyasha Ramdin Bhinkah, Dhilagam Meunier.
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