Mark Backhurst Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Working with a great team to connect 8 out of 10 of the largest cities in Britain by high speed rail. Currently the largest infrastructure project in Europe.

Solihull

Responsible for the development of Npower’s data strategy, delivery roadmap and alignment to industry smart meter and digital programmes. - Identification of synergies, risks and opportunities across regulatory and business demands- Manage cross functional stakeholders to influence and align decisions- Match business requirements to the right technology, tools and processes to deliver the strategy, including those for 'Big Data'

Solihull

Subject matter expect in the design of a new operating model to create a highly governed and trusted central data platform whilst maintaining an agile analytics and insight capability which is responsive to business needs.

Worcester, United Kingdom

Business Partner for the Domestic Director and his senior management team to ensure MI reports and analysis were presented clearly with actionable insight and recommendations which link back to commercial value, future plans and strategy. Led a high performing team to deliver data validation and analysis prior to extracts being sent to the CMA and Ofgem bodies ensuring data was sent on time and accurately. Successfully prepared the CEO, UK Board and Lawyers for their Parliamentary Commons Select Committee hearing by highlighting and presenting documents and strategies.

Solihull

Provided analytical support for npower's B2B Marketing division, developed test and learn activity to optimise the strategy and planning of Sales and Marketing budget by identifying sales uplift and loss avoidance by deploying vouchers and products at a tactical level. Modelled future out-turn based on sensitivity / scenario planning on 5 year NPV’s using cost of discount and cost to acquire calculations and analysis to optimise performance.

Warwick

Responsible for all aspects of strategy, financial planning, sales performance reporting & business control of Volvo Truck and it’s wholly owned dealer network: Consolidation of the UK Truck result, development of KPI’s linked to strategy, production of commercial management packs

Longbridge

A key member of a finance team which contract managed the after sales parts operation worth £400m revenue and £30m in profit. Key activities:- - Contract performance management- Creating and developing new procedures and policies & then measuring the contractor's performance - Designed and implemented new management accounts, annual budgets and monthly forecasts- Designed and implemented new cash forecasting for UK & international parts business- Managed stock inventory and sales promotions

Northampton, United Kingdom

- Reported and analysed daily & weekly turnover and lending producing insightful performance reporting. - Monthly management product packs developed to highlight actual status vs plan with comments and competitor insight.- Developed a complex financial model to forecast future cash flows for payment protection insurance worth £80m in turnover.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Accountancy And Law 2:1

Acma, Cgma Qualified, Accounting