Naomi Thorley Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Implementing a new FP&A system (Anaplan) using agile methodology for development and implementation.• Requirements gathering and conversion into user stories. Prioritising stories into sprints.• Responsible for writing and implementing detailed test scripts, and monitoring progress of the UAT programme which completed with minimum issues and on time.• Responsible for administering the backend processes and reconciling systems to ensure accuracy and consistency in the outputs of the new system.• Developed documentation to provide guidance on the new processes and policies.• Key role in training and rolling out the new system to a global team, both face to face and developing online resources to support self-led training.• Successful handover of administrative processes to BAU. • Completed Anaplan level 1 and level 2 model building certifications.

London, United Kingdom

Promoted to head up financials for all IT change projects, including IT security overhaul and Cloud system transitions; controlled project budgets, led business case development and worked with Directors to supervise change activity portfolios. Member of project board tasked with project approvals. Cultivated an inclusive, equitable workplace as a key member of the Diversity Working Group.• Transformed IT finance function; introduced best practice to ensure project managers took ownership of their spend / budget and delivered more accurate monthly forecasts.•Maximised efficiency of project execution; created generic templates and processes to assist monthly forecasting and incorporate risk, quality and lessons learnt during process.• Played key part in winning Top 50 Employer of Women Award in 2021; led submission, coordinated input and authored case study that contributed 25% to overall mark.

London, United Kingdom

Appointed to oversee financials for all Cloud transformation projects, covering preparation of strategic plans, budgets and forecasts. Supervised project business case submission, developed complex business model and handled all aspects of cost management and forecasting, working closely with project manager.• Developed excellent working relationship with external supplier; monitored expenditure, challenged costs and ensured supplier delivered above expectations and met contractual obligations in full.

London, United Kingdom

Promoted to partner exclusively with Government Services department, provide ongoing supervision and support, assess product profitability and determine support for strategy going forward. Tasked with provision of financials to underpin decision-making, risk assessment and board-level advisory services.• Devised major review of agents’ pay; worked on simplification and automation of complex contractual system with multiple fixed and transaction fee combinations.• Increased productivity of new initiatives; modelled financial drivers to strengthen commercial decision-making for planned Post Office Card Account (POCA) procurement project.

London, United Kingdom

Appointed to lead evaluation of income, cost and investment decisions, provide routine accounting services, including forecasts and budgets, monitor business risks and opportunities, and increase corporate profitability. • Reduced time to produce month-end figures, equivalent to five weeks’ work per year; steered new BI project to automate month-end reporting and deliver a more efficient workflow.• Drove restructure of SAP accounting software to improve clarity and understanding of budget and forecast variances.• Optimised returns on several key accounts; audited financials and provided evidence to reduce a price increase, avoid a gain share pay-out and reinforce a pricing agreement. • Initiated and gained agreement for new Management Pack relating to Government Services and Telco business unit, designed to provide key retail performance updates and direct product contribution by pillar.

London, United Kingdom

Launched, managed and promoted successful therapy and coaching business during planned career break. Developed commercial, financial and marketing skills, and used wide contact network to create strong demand for courses and financial consultancy services. Undertook volunteering roles with several charities and the NHS.

London, United Kingdom

Joined Roaming division to maximise wholesale roaming profitability, support contract negotiations, and deliver forecasting and budgeting reports. Deployed advanced Excel skill to analyse contract agreements in depth and negotiate high-value deals. Automated Excel form completion, provided system support and shared best practice with colleagues.

London, United Kingdom

Supported new product investment decisions as analyst in French / UK teams and contributed financial expertise at product meetings. Worked with marketing, technical and finance teams across markets worldwide. Ensured global business cases offered best value, and optimised efficiency by rationalising business model guidelines, definitions and policies.

London, United Kingdom

Recruited to provide functional Excel model to provide status overview of multiple marketing projects; liaised with marketing leaders to understand and document high-profile projects, such as convergence of mobile communications. Created powerful Excel tool to model strategic scenarios and display progress details, key risks and colour-coded alerts. Designed reports and circulated benefits of new system business-wide.

London, United Kingdom

Joined high-profile Excel modelling project as BT representative to analyse profitability of major consumer product lines and identify potential value-add for bundled products.

Surrey, United Kingdom

Provided Sales & Marketing team and senior staff with detailed financial forecasting and budgeting support.

Surrey, United Kingdom

Accountable for finance function of Supply Chain division, provided management accounts and ad hoc support as required.

London, United Kingdom

Recruited to Technology Communications and Entertainment department to conduct onsite audits for major clients, including EMI Records and McGraw Hill.

Mba, Leadership Practice

Ba Hons, German & Management Studies, 2:1

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