Gavin Harris Email & Phone Number

Milton Keynes, Gb

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Identifying and implementing process improvements principally for the Finance & Controlling department using various tools, including Power Platform software such as Power Automate and Power BI.Finance & Controlling Lead for Data Warehouse project, as part of a team consisting of colleagues from UK and India.Finance & Controlling Lead for Project LEO, as part of a project team consisting of colleagues from UK, Spain and India.Business Continuity Planner for Finance & Controlling… Show more Identifying and implementing process improvements principally for the Finance & Controlling department using various tools, including Power Platform software such as Power Automate and Power BI.Finance & Controlling Lead for Data Warehouse project, as part of a team consisting of colleagues from UK and India.Finance & Controlling Lead for Project LEO, as part of a project team consisting of colleagues from UK, Spain and India.Business Continuity Planner for Finance & Controlling, including regular updating of Fact24 system.Chair of Digital Forum, bringing together Finance & Controlling colleagues to discuss topics related to digitalisation.Researching, pioneering and promoting use (principally within Finance & Controlling) of various function-enhancing software and tools. Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Business partnering with operational department heads and budget holders. Management of monthly financial reporting process and production of Performance Pack with associated commentary for Senior Management. Providing transparency for actual results (sales volume, revenue, operating expenses, overheads) on a monthly basis. Presentation of monthly results to department heads and budget holders.Preparation & presentation of annual budget and three year plan. Stakeholder support and… Show more Business partnering with operational department heads and budget holders. Management of monthly financial reporting process and production of Performance Pack with associated commentary for Senior Management. Providing transparency for actual results (sales volume, revenue, operating expenses, overheads) on a monthly basis. Presentation of monthly results to department heads and budget holders.Preparation & presentation of annual budget and three year plan. Stakeholder support and management in relation to potential risks and opportunities. Monitoring stock levels and managing funding requirements (£110m credit facility). System expert - resolving exceptions to Autoline (Kerridge) automated processes, systems upgrade testing. Building solid relationships with dealers and key suppliers to maximise efficiencies and co-operation. Continuous improvement of processes and methods.Key Achievements:•Reduced monthend reporting timeline from over a week to two days by introducing improvements and efficiencies to processes both on my own initiative and also as part of a wider group.•Part of project team which successfully migrated the division’s principal IT system (from GDMS) to Autoline (Kerridge), including writing test scripts, user acceptance testing and recommendations. •Key contact for department colleagues for Autoline automated processes exceptions.•Organised periodic stock checks and managed the process on the day at the storage facility.•Designed new sales and stock statistics nominal ledger coding structure within Autoline and liaised with IT colleagues to ensure accurate implementation.•Completion of CIMA studies.•StarPerformer of the Year Award 2010, StarPerformer October 2009. StarPerformer Q1 2008 – nominated by peers. Show less

Completion of monthly financial reporting process to MBUK.

Preparation and presentation of accounts. System expert - GDMS (finance system) upgrade testing.Key Achievements:•Part of project team which successfully tested and implemented upgrades to division’s principal IT system (GDMS).

Production of monthly reporting pack for Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler Group & smart. Production of quarterly reports for Daimler AG. Raising PO’s and liaising with requestor. Assisting with quarterly stock check. Attending Chrysler Group Used Car Review meetings. Monthly sales checks.Key Achievements:•Secured permanent role after only three months in to a 14 month fixed term contract (maternity cover).

Researching the viability of setting up my own footwear Retail business, whilst on a career break.

Production & reconciliation of monthly management accounts for four companies. Maintenance of fixed asset register & calculation of depreciation. Calculating & inputting investment portfolio transaction journals. Design, implementation and monthly production of budget statements & liaison with budget holders. Business partnering with non-financial budget holders. Preparation of weekly cash flow statements.Key Achievements:•Design, implementation and monthly production of budget… Show more Production & reconciliation of monthly management accounts for four companies. Maintenance of fixed asset register & calculation of depreciation. Calculating & inputting investment portfolio transaction journals. Design, implementation and monthly production of budget statements & liaison with budget holders. Business partnering with non-financial budget holders. Preparation of weekly cash flow statements.Key Achievements:•Design, implementation and monthly production of budget statements and liaison with budget holders to increase transparency around budgets and actual costs.•Managed tendering process for mobile phones contract, including supplier meetings, financial evaluations and final negotiations. Show less

All aspects of purchase ledger.

All aspects of purchase ledger.

Ba (Hons), Applied Economics

Result: 2.1 Final Year Prize: Glaxo/Wellcome Prize for Academic Achievement & Contribution to the scheme

Education record

Education record