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Mass provides cyber, IT, data, software, electronic warfare and training services for highly secure organisations.Responsible for Finance, Commercial, Bid Management, Software Development, QA, Procurement and Facilities functions.

Corby, UK

• Valassis is a marketing technology business and is the leader in FMCG promotions with 70% of the worlds most chosen brands using our platform to influence purchase decisions.Member of the UK Executive team with.
• Successfully transitioned manufacturer pricing policy away from volume dependent to protect against shrinking volumes and maximise manufacturer revenue base.
• Delivered turnaround plan resulting in reduction of core cost base and EBITDA growth while enabling investment in new technologies and business opportunities.
• Oversaw year on year new business growth as part of a move to solution selling, increasing sales activity from 15% to 30% of turnover resulting in reduced dependency on volume driven revenue.
• Created cashback payment solution to support FMCG clients covering a number of payment types and implemented in 25 countries. Utilised in loyalty, consumer care and money back offerings.
• Focussed on strong working capital management reducing outstanding debtor days by 65% and improving cash balances by 33%. Improved controls & reviews to strengthen the balance sheet

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

• TSYS Managed Services EMEA Ltd is a joint venture offering contact centre solutions in the UK and Netherlands for a variety of financial services organisations. Member of the Senior Leadership team, hired to establish.
• Transformed the Finance team to a business partnering model, providing commercial insight and supporting growth plans. Partnered with Sales on new business analysis and Operations on cost- effective delivery.
• Transitioned the Dutch Accounting function to the UK achieving significant cost savings, further streamlining and improved business support.
• Project managed the successful migration to the Microsoft Dynamics finance system, on time and within budget.
• Reduced cost base during period of revenue shrinkage via tighter controls and budget holder liaison, leading to protection and improvement of profit margin.

Northampton, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the delivery of detailed financial analysis and reporting, plus budgeting and forecasting to local Exec team and Group parent. Provided complex commercial analysis and produced business cases to.
• Created and established a successful first time FP&A function leading to increased commercial visibility and understanding amongst the Exec team and more focused strategic planning.
• Contributed to the development of new product offerings to take to market. Resulted in significant increases to customer base in the Irish market.
• Improved month end reporting procedures by reducing the working days involved and improving accuracy of reporting.
• Undertook a wholesale review of legacy product set and advised on the withdrawal of poorly performing products to improve profitability.

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Birmingham, United Kingdom; London