Based at Spire Cheshire hospital, and previously Spire Liverpool hospital. As the head of finance within the hospital was my responsibility to work collaboratively with consultants, clinical staff, administration and business development functions, to ensure all departments are correctly resourced to deliver outstanding patient care, in an efficient and profitable way.Other responsibilities involve:Investment appraisal and capital expenditure applications relating to new… Show more Based at Spire Cheshire hospital, and previously Spire Liverpool hospital. As the head of finance within the hospital was my responsibility to work collaboratively with consultants, clinical staff, administration and business development functions, to ensure all departments are correctly resourced to deliver outstanding patient care, in an efficient and profitable way.Other responsibilities involve:Investment appraisal and capital expenditure applications relating to new medical or other equipment.Analysis of existing assets (e.g. Operating theatres, medical equipment, etc.) to ensure they are being utilised to maximum effect.Key link between corporate finance and the hospital. Delivering financial initiatives. Producing weekly activity, revenue and profit forecasts, monthly management accounts reports and variance analysis.Annual budget process and periodic re-forecasting: business partnering, modelling, variance analysis, challenging and eventual presentation to corporate stakeholders.Chairing weekly inter-departmental meeting to deliver margin improvement initiatives.Manage business office team of 7 to ensure payroll, patient and insurance company billing, stock control, cash handling and other back office processes run smoothly.Responsibility for KPI processes covering a broad spectrum from hospital efficiency to cash flow.Running the local month end process, covering payroll, headcount, ledger entries and balance sheet reconciliations. Show less

Finance manager for the Wound Therapeutics Business Unit (2nd largest Wound Dressing manufacturer in the UK, Turnover £40m, Opex £10m). Responsible for:o Detailed sales and margin variance analysis (Price, volume, mix etc.), and monthly re-forecasts at brand and customer level. Linking up with production planning department to analyse production forecasts and reduce the risk of backorders.o Lead the annual budget process and provided monthly revised forecasts for the business unit P&L… Show more Finance manager for the Wound Therapeutics Business Unit (2nd largest Wound Dressing manufacturer in the UK, Turnover £40m, Opex £10m). Responsible for:o Detailed sales and margin variance analysis (Price, volume, mix etc.), and monthly re-forecasts at brand and customer level. Linking up with production planning department to analyse production forecasts and reduce the risk of backorders.o Lead the annual budget process and provided monthly revised forecasts for the business unit P&L clearly identifying risks and opportunities to plan. o Key input to group level and local reporting packs covering KPIs, Sales and Opex analysis.o Financial modelling and investment appraisal for sales and marketing initiatives as well as contract tender proposals. Worked closely with sales, marketing and commercial directors to fully understand the variables and produce robust models inclusive of sensitivity analysis. o Managed Sales Force and Marketing project budgets, working closely with Business Unit directors and the Leadership Team to ensure cost reduction and restructuring initiatives were implemented and the impacts measured.Managed a Business Intelligence team responsible for delivering strategic market analysis and performance metrics for the Leadership Team. Worked closely with Sales Directors to design bonus schemes that motivate, strategically target and maximise the return on a £6m sales force. Undertook all necessary data gathering, analysis and payment calculations. Designed dashboards for a Sales Force of 70 containing market dynamics, segmentation and key account analysis to enable effective targeting of resources. Show less

Forecast project margin and cash flow. Recognised revenue and calculated WIP in line with accounting standards and company policy. Each contract value £6m-£20m, typically 10 contracts falling under my responsibility at any one time.Liaised with Project Managers to identify committed costs, project milestones and contract variations, and where necessary possible mitigating actions to maintain margin. Authorised budget amendments.Ensured appropriate foreign currency hedging was in… Show more Forecast project margin and cash flow. Recognised revenue and calculated WIP in line with accounting standards and company policy. Each contract value £6m-£20m, typically 10 contracts falling under my responsibility at any one time.Liaised with Project Managers to identify committed costs, project milestones and contract variations, and where necessary possible mitigating actions to maintain margin. Authorised budget amendments.Ensured appropriate foreign currency hedging was in place for international contracts, and where necessary that bank guarantees/bonds had been issued.Gained a full understanding of the project financial reporting procedures and controls at a closing office. Used this knowledge to educate relocating Project Managers and staff, in how to obtain equivalent financial information at their new location. Responsible for the ledger transfer from the closing office and transfer of accounts payable and receivable systems. Show less

Production of monthly management accounts, drawing together KPI information from across the business. Responsibility for managing Operating and Capital expenditure budgets, providing insightful variance analysis and accurate forecasts. Liaised with plant operational staff and budget holders, providing training in accounting concepts and systems.Supported the business planning process by developing spreadsheet models to integrate P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts… Show more Production of monthly management accounts, drawing together KPI information from across the business. Responsibility for managing Operating and Capital expenditure budgets, providing insightful variance analysis and accurate forecasts. Liaised with plant operational staff and budget holders, providing training in accounting concepts and systems.Supported the business planning process by developing spreadsheet models to integrate P&L, balance sheet and cash flow forecasts. Produced these forecasts on a monthly basis.Financial modelling for asset impairment reviews, company valuations, hire or buy decisions, optimum overhaul cycles, and other decision making on an ad-hoc basis.Prepared annual statutory accounts and reconciliations. Liaised with external and internal auditors. Produced Tax, VAT, CIS and other returns to specialist group departments and government agencies. Show less