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Currently leading the implementation and ongoing management of Oracle EPM Planning, delivering critical financial and workforce planning solutions. As a team leader, oversee a team of five, driving report development, system enhancements, and the budgeting process.Key Responsibilities:System Design and Development: Design and implement a bespoke ASO cube within Oracle EPM Planning to support financial and workforce planning requirements.Reporting: Develop and maintain a… Show more Currently leading the implementation and ongoing management of Oracle EPM Planning, delivering critical financial and workforce planning solutions. As a team leader, oversee a team of five, driving report development, system enhancements, and the budgeting process.Key Responsibilities:System Design and Development: Design and implement a bespoke ASO cube within Oracle EPM Planning to support financial and workforce planning requirements.Reporting: Develop and maintain a suite of financial and resource reports to provide actionable insights for stakeholders.Budgeting Process: Lead the budgeting process, coordinating with departments and ensuring alignment with business objectives.Team Management: Manage team performance, conduct performance reviews, and provide technical guidance to team members.Achievements:Workforce Planning Implementation: Successfully implemented a workforce planning process within EPM Planning, improving workforce optimization and forecasting.Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met and the system effectively supports business decisions.Team Development: Develop and mentor team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.Demonstrate expertise in Oracle EPM Planning and a strong track record of delivering value-added solutions to support strategic business objectives. Show less

Successfully led the reporting workstream on a large-scale Oracle Fusion implementation project, driving the development and delivery of critical financial reports. Leveraged Oracle OTBI, BI Publisher, and Smart View to create and distribute accurate, timely reports that supported key business decisions.Key Achievements:Effective Collaboration: Managed a cross-functional team of internal employees and contractors to ensure project success.On-Time Delivery: Consistently… Show more Successfully led the reporting workstream on a large-scale Oracle Fusion implementation project, driving the development and delivery of critical financial reports. Leveraged Oracle OTBI, BI Publisher, and Smart View to create and distribute accurate, timely reports that supported key business decisions.Key Achievements:Effective Collaboration: Managed a cross-functional team of internal employees and contractors to ensure project success.On-Time Delivery: Consistently delivered reporting solutions within project timelines and scope.Data Accuracy: Ensured the integrity and quality of financial data used in reports.Business Insight: Provided valuable insights to stakeholders through comprehensive financial reporting. Show less

ReportingThe compilation of monthly reports for each function area displaying statistics and commentary on financial performance. Presented at monthly finance reviews to Finance Director and other stakeholders.Variance AnalysisMonthly reporting on variance from budget and forecast accuracy of each area. Input of commentary with budget holders to explain and track variances.Resource ManagementLead role within the company on reporting the position on… Show more ReportingThe compilation of monthly reports for each function area displaying statistics and commentary on financial performance. Presented at monthly finance reviews to Finance Director and other stakeholders.Variance AnalysisMonthly reporting on variance from budget and forecast accuracy of each area. Input of commentary with budget holders to explain and track variances.Resource ManagementLead role within the company on reporting the position on ‘resource balancing’ involving designing standard reports and involvement in resource reviews to implement improvements.Budget PlanningWorking with budget holders to construct robust and detailed ten-year financial budgets including resourcing involving the scrutiny and interrogation of the submissions. Show less

Finance AuditsUndertaking finance audits including Investment Sanctioning, Payroll, Accounts Payable and General Ledger, involving the assessment of processes and procedures, analysis of information and interviewing various audit clients.Project AuditsResponsible for auditing major construction projects covering new-build facilities and a refurbishment project. Through communication with Project Managers responsible for various disciplines the audits reviewed and raised… Show more Finance AuditsUndertaking finance audits including Investment Sanctioning, Payroll, Accounts Payable and General Ledger, involving the assessment of processes and procedures, analysis of information and interviewing various audit clients.Project AuditsResponsible for auditing major construction projects covering new-build facilities and a refurbishment project. Through communication with Project Managers responsible for various disciplines the audits reviewed and raised issues covering project finance, risk management, project structure and accountabilities and responsibilities.GeneralManagement of the audit team budget of £500k which funded contracted auditors and team training. Also responsible for constructing and maintaining the audit function risk register. Show less

FinanceResponsible for planning and managing a total budget of over £1.5 million across varying projects within a unique manufacturing facility.Resource PlanningResponsible for tracking and analysing the hours worked and booked to numerous projects by all staff within the facility and producing related reports on a regular basis. This included management of the facility overtime budget.Risk ManagementUndertook a lead role in constructing and implementing… Show more FinanceResponsible for planning and managing a total budget of over £1.5 million across varying projects within a unique manufacturing facility.Resource PlanningResponsible for tracking and analysing the hours worked and booked to numerous projects by all staff within the facility and producing related reports on a regular basis. This included management of the facility overtime budget.Risk ManagementUndertook a lead role in constructing and implementing the facility risk register involving the facilitation of risk identification workshops with senior managers. This was followed by maintenance and review of the risk register within the company risk management tool. Show less

An active and varied role as part of a large recruitment team.Tasks included various administrative duties including arranging interviews and medical assessments for candidates.Opportunities included being a lead user for HR and requisitioning on the Oracle system, the role of author on the new internal company intranet, performing presentations and attending recruitment fairs around the country on behalf of the company.

Ba (Hons), Business Studies And Sports Studies

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