• Leading, directing and developing the activities of the Agency’s Performance Management function, by producing periodic management accounts, analysing key trends, formulating strategic business plans and advising stakeholders accordingly.• Applying risk management techniques to the strategic priority delivery programmes by conducting financial management evaluations and assessments.• Conducting systematic reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.• Providing… Show more • Leading, directing and developing the activities of the Agency’s Performance Management function, by producing periodic management accounts, analysing key trends, formulating strategic business plans and advising stakeholders accordingly.• Applying risk management techniques to the strategic priority delivery programmes by conducting financial management evaluations and assessments.• Conducting systematic reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.• Providing financial information for the Agency’s corporate and business plan by developing a robust corporate and business planning process.• Leading the annual budgeting process and incorporating the Agency’s business plan to enable the organisation to plan targets and resources effectively to deliver objectives.• Enhancing the coordination of relevant systems and activities with other parts of the Agency and external partners to ensure a fully integrated approach to performance management.• Ensuring performance management systems continue to meet legislative and Agency requirements by conducting a regular review of internal processes.• Assisting in the closure of the Agency which includes the effective transition of programmes to other public sector bodies, preparing the final set of financial statements and ensuring the Agency complies with legislation relating to legacy of the regional strategy. Show less

• Ensuring the team produce accurate and timely management accounts for the bingo division including the income statements, period end packs, key performance indicators, balance sheet and balance sheet reconciliation files.• Developing, training and motivating a team of Assistant Management Accountants.• Working closely with Operations to evaluate project based work, including capital expenditure appraisals and other value adding initiatives.• Supporting the commercial team with… Show more • Ensuring the team produce accurate and timely management accounts for the bingo division including the income statements, period end packs, key performance indicators, balance sheet and balance sheet reconciliation files.• Developing, training and motivating a team of Assistant Management Accountants.• Working closely with Operations to evaluate project based work, including capital expenditure appraisals and other value adding initiatives.• Supporting the commercial team with budget and forecast information.• Completion of the balance sheet and cashflow forecast models on a monthly basis.• Critically appraising IT projects and preparing documents and presentations to gain maximum impact from carefully considered implementation policies and procedures.• Acting as the focal point for the yearly audit process by developing effective working relationships with internal audit and PWC to ensure the accounts were qualified.• Responsibility and accountability for the completion of gaming tax returns and ensuring timely payment. This also included liaising with Customs and Excise to evaluate the impact of changes in legislation on the bingo industry. Show less

• Development of budgeting and forecasting models using advanced VBA and excel formulae and completion of the annual process for the bingo division.• Evaluation of investment appraisal, using various techniques to analyse capital expenditure proposals for a variety of projects, including potential new bingo clubs.• Presentation of regional and consolidated financial management information to operational support teams and club managers, clearly communicating the financial implications in… Show more • Development of budgeting and forecasting models using advanced VBA and excel formulae and completion of the annual process for the bingo division.• Evaluation of investment appraisal, using various techniques to analyse capital expenditure proposals for a variety of projects, including potential new bingo clubs.• Presentation of regional and consolidated financial management information to operational support teams and club managers, clearly communicating the financial implications in relation to the divisional objectives.• Liaising with key divisional support to drive the process improvements for management information.Key achievements included:• Leading the due diligence process for the bingo division, which lead to a re-financing of the Gala Group and the subsequent acquisition of the Coral Eurobet business, valuing the combined group at £1.9bn. Show less