Provide leaderships and expertise.in relation to the development and implementation of Finance Systems and Processes as well as ongoing support & management of those processes. Companies for which I have provided consultancy include Talk Direct ( Leeds) ltd - a 14 store Mobile Communications Franchise , Denham ( the jeanmaker) fashion franchise, Pugata (jewellery wholesaler and retailer)

Head of Finance for Telecommunications Franchise

Responsibilities - Development and Management of a database system providing analysis and insight into the behaviour of the Post-pay (Contract) Base.{Teradata Database using Microstrategy Reporting}Achievements include:- Lead business team member during system development from requirements definition through to business implementation.- Ongoing maintenance, development and operation of system.- Development of key operational and value add… Show more Responsibilities - Development and Management of a database system providing analysis and insight into the behaviour of the Post-pay (Contract) Base.{Teradata Database using Microstrategy Reporting}Achievements include:- Lead business team member during system development from requirements definition through to business implementation.- Ongoing maintenance, development and operation of system.- Development of key operational and value add reporting.- Ensuring continuity of system though several platform and application changes.- Delivery of >£15m p.a. tangible benefit plus other value added benefit Show less

Responsibilities- Management of database and reporting system covering all aspects of the Mobile Phone usage and spend of business customers.Achievements include: - Maintenance of database and reporting system .- Management of all aspects of the development of new capability from business case through to testing and implementation- Implementation of “what if” capability to model impact of different offers on customer profitability.

Responsibilities- Implementation of campaigns & functional enhancements.- Management of operational support for direct sales channels incl. management of all aspects of change (process and functional) into direct sales channels.- Management of targets, data requirements and resourcing for direct sales channels.Achievements Include- The development of an existing direct sales channel to enhance selling effectiveness particularly via training and on-screen scripting… Show more Responsibilities- Implementation of campaigns & functional enhancements.- Management of operational support for direct sales channels incl. management of all aspects of change (process and functional) into direct sales channels.- Management of targets, data requirements and resourcing for direct sales channels.Achievements Include- The development of an existing direct sales channel to enhance selling effectiveness particularly via training and on-screen scripting support.- The implementation of quarterly and ad-hoc campaigns into direct sales channels to required timescales.- Working as part of a team to implement an automated selling and fulfillment capability into a third party direct sales organisation. - Development of database supporting all aspects of product/price/market-segment & enabling quick implementation of new campaigns. Show less

Responsibilities- Representative at a senior level of all aspects of business requirements definition and implementation for an ongoing delivery organisation relating to newly implemented billing and customer care system.- Project management of the delivery of Mobile Number Portability to the Cellnet Service functions.Achievement Include- Business implementation of outstanding functional requirements following billing system go-live- Establishment of regular forum for… Show more Responsibilities- Representative at a senior level of all aspects of business requirements definition and implementation for an ongoing delivery organisation relating to newly implemented billing and customer care system.- Project management of the delivery of Mobile Number Portability to the Cellnet Service functions.Achievement Include- Business implementation of outstanding functional requirements following billing system go-live- Establishment of regular forum for feedback from business regarding system performance.- Establishment of ‘business requirements’ team structure to support ongoing system development.- Successful implementation of MNP project to required timeline and budget- Regular Reporting to Director level regarding the progress of the MNP project.- Management of a project plan covering all aspects of the development and implementation of MNP. Show less

Responsbilities - The successful management of the final implementation phase of a multi-million pounds Customer Care and Billing System development. - The successful testing of the call pricing processes of the Customer Care and Billing system being developed.- The analysis and definition of business requirements for a new BT Mobile Customer Care and Billing System for the Cellular Telephone Service.- Project management of functional definition phase of… Show more Responsbilities - The successful management of the final implementation phase of a multi-million pounds Customer Care and Billing System development. - The successful testing of the call pricing processes of the Customer Care and Billing system being developed.- The analysis and definition of business requirements for a new BT Mobile Customer Care and Billing System for the Cellular Telephone Service.- Project management of functional definition phase of project.Achievements Include:- Management of plan covering final implementation phase.- Management of four cutover rehearsals- Management and co-ordination of live cutover activities.- Definition of entrance criteria for live cutover and final business acceptance of the system.- Definition and execution of test plan for call pricing processes- The definition of requirements for Pricing, Call tariffing and Product structures for initial tender to potential suppliers. - Attendance at site visits to assess capabilities of potential systems.- Identification and definition of bespoke development required to meet business requirements.- Review of functional specifications to ensure appropriate for business need.- Visit to supplier to review system tests and related testing scripts. Show less

Responsibilities- The management of varying numbers of ‘business’ secondees as resource requirements changed during the project.- Definition of Finance related requirements.- Establishment of ‘product and call pricing’ related reference data.- Monitoring of business change to ensure that software definition supported current business practices.Achievements Include:- The analysis and development of pricing and product structures; requiring the development of an… Show more Responsibilities- The management of varying numbers of ‘business’ secondees as resource requirements changed during the project.- Definition of Finance related requirements.- Establishment of ‘product and call pricing’ related reference data.- Monitoring of business change to ensure that software definition supported current business practices.Achievements Include:- The analysis and development of pricing and product structures; requiring the development of an appreciation of all aspects of pricing structures within the cellular market. - Frequent attendance at the supplier's US development site to represent the business view on issues related to functional scope and project management.- Prolonged periods of substitution for the Business Implementation Manager requiring promotion of the project to senior managers within the BT Mobile business and the representation of the BT Mobile view within the project. Show less

Responsibilities- The consolidation, reporting and analysis of budgetary data related to all BT Mobile financial statements (i.e. Gross Margin, Overhead, Balance Sheet, etc.)- Management of management accounting role for overhead expenditure related to IT and Customer Care functions.Achievements Include:- Development and maintenance of a PC based database to hold various financial and headcount related data for the division. This was used in the development of budgets and… Show more Responsibilities- The consolidation, reporting and analysis of budgetary data related to all BT Mobile financial statements (i.e. Gross Margin, Overhead, Balance Sheet, etc.)- Management of management accounting role for overhead expenditure related to IT and Customer Care functions.Achievements Include:- Development and maintenance of a PC based database to hold various financial and headcount related data for the division. This was used in the development of budgets and forecasts.- The regular consolidation and review of all budgetary information and the presentation of the results for acceptance by senior management.- The development of reports of finalised budgetary information in several formats as required by the BT reporting structure. Show less

Responsibilities- Production of all financial accounting statements for the BT Mobile Group- Production of ‘licence accounts’ in line with OFTEL requirements.- Completion of financial statements in format required for BT Group consolidation.- Completion of VAT return information.- Meeting with auditors to review financial statements.- Supervision of 6 accounting staffAchievements Include- Developing financial systems to improve their efficiency and quality… Show more Responsibilities- Production of all financial accounting statements for the BT Mobile Group- Production of ‘licence accounts’ in line with OFTEL requirements.- Completion of financial statements in format required for BT Group consolidation.- Completion of VAT return information.- Meeting with auditors to review financial statements.- Supervision of 6 accounting staffAchievements Include- Developing financial systems to improve their efficiency and quality, and to meet specific management requirements.- Monitoring the control mechanisms in the accounting systems to ensure that audit requirements were met. Show less

Responsibilities- Regular preparation and review of reports based on the financial accounting database..- Administering the computerised accounting system.- Controlling and organising input into financial accounts.Achievements Include:- Developing financial systems to improve their efficiency and quality, and to meet specific management requirements.

Responsibilities- The administration and development of the finance computer systemAchievements Include- Organisation of the creation of a single BT Mobile accounting database from the previously separate constituent businesses.- The introduction of a computerised cheque production system.- The development of a forecasting system using a financial analysis package.- The development of a management accounts reporting package.- The selection and implementation of a… Show more Responsibilities- The administration and development of the finance computer systemAchievements Include- Organisation of the creation of a single BT Mobile accounting database from the previously separate constituent businesses.- The introduction of a computerised cheque production system.- The development of a forecasting system using a financial analysis package.- The development of a management accounts reporting package.- The selection and implementation of a PC based fixed asset register package. Show less

- Financial Accountant - Completion of manual integrated cost and financial accounts through to trial balance. Supervision of Cashiers duty.- Management Accountant - Preparation of management accounting reports from departmental cost ledger. Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly management accounts. Duties included the collection of data for budget purposes and the creation of spreadsheet models for the processing of that data.- Development Accountant -… Show more - Financial Accountant - Completion of manual integrated cost and financial accounts through to trial balance. Supervision of Cashiers duty.- Management Accountant - Preparation of management accounting reports from departmental cost ledger. Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly management accounts. Duties included the collection of data for budget purposes and the creation of spreadsheet models for the processing of that data.- Development Accountant - Operation and development of computerised accounting system. Show less