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Scotland, United Kingdom

When people hear the name ‘Network Rail’ they often think of trains - running a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers now and for the future.That’s 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges and viaducts and thousands of tunnels, signals, level crossings and points. This also includes overhead wires and other equipment needed so that trains can run on the railway safelyWe also manage rail timetabling and 20 of the largest stations in England, Scotland and… Show more When people hear the name ‘Network Rail’ they often think of trains - running a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers now and for the future.That’s 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges and viaducts and thousands of tunnels, signals, level crossings and points. This also includes overhead wires and other equipment needed so that trains can run on the railway safelyWe also manage rail timetabling and 20 of the largest stations in England, Scotland and Wales. This role manages and supports day-to-day financial decision-making across the region, through the provision of the business partnering capacity and capability the organisation needs to support the decisions it takes on the costing and execution of projects, as well as its day to day operational running costs. Show less

Blantyre, Scotland, United Kingdom

Hmrb Clyde

RoleEstablish and maintain best practice financial reporting and control for the Clyde business unit, ensuring both time and quality requirements are met.Additionally, provide analysis and insight as to the financial performance of the business unit, and guidance to senior management on actions required to achieve financial targets.Objectives / Responsibilities Statutory Reporting & ControlManagement of statutory account preparation & external audit… Show more RoleEstablish and maintain best practice financial reporting and control for the Clyde business unit, ensuring both time and quality requirements are met.Additionally, provide analysis and insight as to the financial performance of the business unit, and guidance to senior management on actions required to achieve financial targets.Objectives / Responsibilities Statutory Reporting & ControlManagement of statutory account preparation & external audit leadEnsure adherence to all HMRC guidance for VAT & PAYE & liaison with group tax team Financial AccountingManagement of Accounts Payable, Payroll & Time and Attendance teamsProvision of Group Reporting Management of Business Unit Finance FunctionControl of financial results & provision of all financial informationDevelopment and adherence to both local and group control / financial proceduresManage BU Reporting team and lead business supportSupport business critical systems developmentPromote tight cost control culture amongst senior managementDevelop financial reporting that establishes opertional cost ownershipProvide financial support to establish and deliver operating cost targetsDevelop and maintain MSDF / ToBA reporting requirements (both site specific, and as part of Marine & Technology consolidation. Support to Finance Director & Business Unit ExecutiveInvolvement with Strategic Development, Business Objectives, new business tenders, and contract & commercial planning.Represent Finance on all business matters as necessary Support to Babcock (Group) Finance FunctionInvolvement in M&T aspirationsLead in resolution of financial issues, and business improvement / transformational initiatives across M&T Manage Customer Relationship Develop relationship with customer. Primarily Finance and Commercial functionsSupport MoD finance planning as required Show less

Glasgow / Cathcart

Delivering first class operational support in delivering a world class Finance function partnering the business to achieve growth & stakeholder value Monthly Board reporting, Monthly Flash, Actual V Budget analysis for costs and margins, Risks & Opportunities, Performance vs Budget 'Bridges', FX Analysis - ad hoc reporting as requiredLead Annual Budget process , Quarterly Rolling Forecast &Long Range planningProvision of regular and ad hoc financial reporting to the… Show more Delivering first class operational support in delivering a world class Finance function partnering the business to achieve growth & stakeholder value Monthly Board reporting, Monthly Flash, Actual V Budget analysis for costs and margins, Risks & Opportunities, Performance vs Budget 'Bridges', FX Analysis - ad hoc reporting as requiredLead Annual Budget process , Quarterly Rolling Forecast &Long Range planningProvision of regular and ad hoc financial reporting to the Senior Leadership teamProvision of monthly reporting to the BoardSupport the Consolidation of the monthly Group Management AccountsPreparation of half year and full year reviewsConsolidation software expertProvide leadership to the Consolidation AnalystSupport the CFO in developing a first class business focused financial reporting environment which meet the needs of a fast-growing global business with M&A opportunities Show less

To take the lead in providing financial input to the strategic management of the College and to use functional expertise to support senior colleagues in identifying best value solutions for the strategic and operational risks and opportunities faced. Strategic financial management and business development: Influencing, shaping, implementing and monitoring.Financial budgeting and planning: Driving all financial planning and budgeting activity within the… Show more To take the lead in providing financial input to the strategic management of the College and to use functional expertise to support senior colleagues in identifying best value solutions for the strategic and operational risks and opportunities faced. Strategic financial management and business development: Influencing, shaping, implementing and monitoring.Financial budgeting and planning: Driving all financial planning and budgeting activity within the College.Interacting with senior colleagues across the College and wider University, with a view to appropriately influencing activity, behaviour and organisational shape.Analysis and insight: Value add commentary on results, and KPIsProcess efficiency and effectiveness: Optimising the serviceRisk ManagementDecision Making: Influence and challenge the decision making process at a senior level by providing appropriate financial expertise.Training and awareness: To provide step change in the financial awareness and capability of academic and administrative colleagues.Leadership of finance team: Including, but not limited to, the management, development and review of all staff undertaking financial roles within the College.College Management Group: Key member of an integrated professional administrative team within the College. Show less

To provide 1st class outsourcing resource to all BAA locations. To deliver process improvements and cost benefits via centralization of the Finance, HR, Information, Commercial Services and Project Management functions.Influence structural and cultural change.BSC Monthly Reporting : PnL and Balance Sheet Positions Monthly Balance Sheet reviewFinancial and Management Information for business units / income streams – including FTE, income, variable costs, profit… Show more To provide 1st class outsourcing resource to all BAA locations. To deliver process improvements and cost benefits via centralization of the Finance, HR, Information, Commercial Services and Project Management functions.Influence structural and cultural change.BSC Monthly Reporting : PnL and Balance Sheet Positions Monthly Balance Sheet reviewFinancial and Management Information for business units / income streams – including FTE, income, variable costs, profit / loss vs business plan)Production / implementation and maintenance of a Business Balanced ScorecardAnnual creation and submission of 3yr business plans Yearly budget submissionQuarterly re forecastsExpenditure Approval / Financial controlBonus ModellingProject AccountingBusiness Case provision . reviewProcess Improvement Show less

The ATG Group was brought together to enable Morgan Stanley to enhance its control over and standardize it’s reporting of it’s Profit and Loss figures. I was part of a transition team dispatched to New York for 3 months & tasked with the extraction and centralization of certain high profile sections of the Profit and Loss Controller function for a range of Fixed Income Products. Responsibilities :Identifying & eliminating inconsistencies between our risk systems and our… Show more The ATG Group was brought together to enable Morgan Stanley to enhance its control over and standardize it’s reporting of it’s Profit and Loss figures. I was part of a transition team dispatched to New York for 3 months & tasked with the extraction and centralization of certain high profile sections of the Profit and Loss Controller function for a range of Fixed Income Products. Responsibilities :Identifying & eliminating inconsistencies between our risk systems and our general ledger for those fixed income products under my remit.Active use of the internal audit process to enhance controls over our reporting environment, with a view to creating an environment that met the requirements of the SOX 404 regulation.Facilitation, (through use of metrics packs) of root cause analyses to eliminate re occurring risk items at source and control those items causing exposure to the firm.Production and implementation of Service Level Agreements, (agreed with senior management & senior officers within Morgan Stanley)Effective communication (daily and monthly) of ATG team performance versus benchmarks set out within these SLAs.Production of daily and monthly metrics packs and reports identifying, communicating and escalating discrepancies between the risk and settlements systems and related exposures / risks to our offices in both London and New York.Production of workflow analyses and procedural documents to provide training documents for new starts, and facilitate easier future transitions.At the time of leaving, I was managing a team of 5. Show less