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Experience accountant with 17 years post qualification experience. I have worked in manufacturing and FTSE 100, however most of my work experience is from my time with Places for People Housing group, where I have worked in the capital and development business areas. I am now working as Finance Director in the Central & North Development Region.Career Highlights and Achievements• Places for People – Selection and procurement of a new appraisal and project management system (SDS). I was the lead on implementation - structure of the databases, specifying the bespoke reports, testing of the migrated records from previous system and being a point of contact for all users. The decision to procure was made in late 2016 and the systems went live April 2018. • Places for People - The revenue chart of accounts for Development activities was very restricted with detail being held in the project management system which led to very slow, manual preparation of the monthly management accounts. I successfully revised the GL coding hierarchy to provide much greater detail with real time production of management accounts through business objects reporting. The expanded detail and timely accounts production has allowed us to prepare more accurate full year profit forecasts through engagement with the budget holders and the increased detail, has created much greater interest in financial performance by the non financial budget holders in particular.• Places for People – I was the finance lead on 2 Development Joint Ventures. I attended the first introduction meeting with JV partner, created the financial appraisal model for PfP Board to approve creation of the JV, implemented financial processes for payment of contractors and consultants and as well as loan drawdown approval process, provision of information to RBS when seeking senior debt and all year end reporting.• BAE Systems - I developed an Excel model that tracked cash receipts from the customer with calculation of forecast escalation on the selling price based on inflation linked indices for which I was nominated for a Chairman’s Award, and it became categorised as a business critical spreadsheet.• LBS - The manufacturing company within the Group were suffering severe stock control issues when I commenced employment with the Group (reason for creation of the role) but through a combination of the controls I put in place and improvement of existing ones, unexplained stock losses when I left the company were minimal due to continued improvement that I encouraged with support of the production manager.
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Finance Director - Central And North Development RegionPlaces For PeopleClitheroe, Gb
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Finance Director - Central & North Development RegionPlaces For People Dec 2020 - PresentLondon, London, GbLeading the finance function for the Central & North Development Region. • Production of 5 year business plan including KPIs and supporting MD presenting it to the Development Executive team. Reporting on progress against the plan and responsible for reforecasting when required.• Attendance at key regional management meetings; CVR Build cost meetings, key milestone date monitoring, support MD and Sales Director in sales price review meetings, weekly new opportunities assessment meeting, build – sales meeting, new project approval meetings.• Bid review meetings and appraisal viability optimisation – attend bid reviews to challenge cost plans and tenure mixes on bids. Review of scheme appraisals to ensure Group investment hurdles are achieved and looking for opportunities to increase profit or improve competitiveness of offers to land vendors.• Cashflow management – ensure that cash forecasts are accurate and robust to ensure that only the correct amount of cash required is forecast, so that new opportunities are not turned down due to lack of financial capacity.• Review of monthly management accounts. Release of contingency when project risks have been mitigated to increase profit within the region. • Coordination of the bi-monthly regional board meeting papers for the management team. Organisation of timeline to produce and review papers prior to submission in advance of meeting, including production of all finance papers and source information for the other SLT regional team members papers.• Monitoring and control of the regions overhead.• Deputise for MD where appropriate and working closely with all the departments within the region in particular the development, sales and commercial teams.• Being a subject matter expert for development appraisal methodology and reporting including system knowledge.
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Finance Manager - DevelopmentsPlaces For People Nov 2016 - Dec 2020London, London, GbFollowing decentralisation into business areas, my role as Finance Manager was created. Whilst all of the tasks from my Development & Reporting Accountant continued into this role, I attended the business area and JV (NHT) Board meetings, rather than just preparing the reports for them. I now have a team of 3 qualified accountants.• Production of the development business plan including KPIs, capital allocations and FFR for the Social Housing Regulator (for both sales & rental projects) for the regulated companies within the business area.• Review, validation, challenge and approval of development opportunity appraisals prior to submission for approval.• Production and presentation of reports to the Affordable Housing Group containing information on capital expenditure and delivery of the development programme across the multiple landlords within the Group against the business plan.• Internal and external reporting of the Homes England Strategic Partnership to deliver 2,600 additional homes. This task includes forecasting grant claims, unit delivery, forecasting of expenditure to deliver the initiative and producing the audit information / engagement with auditor on queries before reporting back to Homes England.• Consolidation of the non-regulated companies’ results and business plans into a single business area report or pack and being the initial point of contact for the central Group finance teams for all queries and issues relating to my business area.• Completion of the Social Housing Regulator Quarterly Cashflow return for Places Developments.• Calculation and posting of all consolidation adjustments related to intercompany property sales and construction services, and write back of adjustments where appropriate. • Provision of support and training on the appraisal (Proval & Landval) and project management (Sequel) systems, dealing with user queries and looking at improvements that can be made to the way the systems are operating.
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Development & Reporting AccontantPlaces For People Oct 2014 - Nov 2016London, London, GbMy new reporting team of 4 (including 2 qualified) provided a full reporting and analysis service on the Groups Development programme, Joint Ventures and other associated activities, encompassing all aspects of profitability, cashflow and other non-financial performance indicators across multiple Group companies.• 5 year Group cashflow preparation and forecasting for Development and Investment opportunities including forecast of properties to be developed for the Treasury function to project future assets for securitisation in raising finance to meet cash requirements• Management accounts for multiple Group companies for Development & Property Sales activities with monthly reforecasting of I&E & written financial reports for management meetings• Consolidation of Joint Venture company results into Group ledger and reports, with associated consolidation adjustments• Reporting and provision of analysis to several project Board meetings and senior management business unit meetings• Preparation of Statutory accounts and audit files for 3 Development companies and 2 joint ventures where the accounting and admin for the entities was my responsibility, including liaising with auditor and other PfP finance department queries• Administration of project management system for Development projects• Preparation of annual I&E budget for Development activities and 10 financial plan inputs for Development activities comprising I&E, balance sheet and units developed / sold.• Creation of new, and modification of existing reports for Board and senior management meetings to ensure they meet new demands and changes in reporting requirements• Provision of information to Treasury function to answer both potential and existing investor queries to ensure new funding lines can be secured and existing ones maintained• Completion of regulatory returns for all Group Development activities and submission of information to many organisations whom collate information on the housing sector
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Capital AccountantPlaces For People Jul 2010 - Oct 2014London, London, GbI was promoted to Capital Accountant for the Appraisal & Reporting Team where my role was to manage a small team providing a full financial appraisal service for the Groups Housing opportunities and to provide project and programme monitoring and performance reports in respect of the same opportunities. I had 3 qualified direct reports in this role (previously 6).• Maintenance & development of the Groups suite of project appraisal models for major projects (Excel based), mainstream development and divestment projects.• Preparation of all Monthly performance and operational reports (including narrative and variance analysis) relating to the responsibilities of the Capital Accounts section, the design and implementation of new and additional reports in accordance with the needs and requirements of the Group.• To complete full financial analysis (including creation/design of bespoke investment Excel appraisal models where necessary) of bids for major development projects and investments, and assist with the collation and submission of the same bids for major development projects and initiatives.• To appraise and assist in the development of new products in accordance with the Groups growth and diversification strategies. • To prepare the annual budgets for Capital and Housing Development expenditure, turnover on market and affordable property sales and associated activities for all relevant Group companies • To ensure all project team members and other relevant staff make investment and divestment decisions with a full understanding of the financial implications and returns to be achieved.• To ensure the cash flow and other financial consequences of the Groups Capital investment programme and other major projects are fully and accurately reported within the financial forecasts of the relevant Group subsidiary/subsidiaries to which they relate.• Preparation of statutory accounts & audit file for 3 Group Companies and liaising with auditors on queries
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Project AccountantPlaces For People Jul 2008 - Jul 2010London, London, GbThe Group had numerous substantial land holdings in the UK where Infrastructure works were being undertaken, providing serviced site access to achieve land sales. Some sites were developed internally with housing and commercial property, and I was responsible for reporting on these projects along with the accounting and admin for a Joint Venture that had been entered into with a FTSE 100 commercial property company.• Reporting directly to Group Capital Accountant and indirectly to Project Directors• Monthly reconciliation of WIP by project and apportionment of Company finance costs to projects• Reporting on projects viability, and modelling of project scenarios and options• Preparation of monthly financial pack for Project Board meeting• Attendance at on site Project team meetings with presentation of viability, KPIs and financials• Provide Group cash flow inputs to Tax & Treasury and liaise on tax issues for projects• Dealing with new modelling and spreadsheet requirements for Project teams• Delivery of financial awareness training to project teams and guidance on processes and good practice• Training and support to studying finance staff including overseeing production of statutory accounts and audit files for Development companies within the Group• Ensuring that Group consolidation adjustments are correctly posted in Group accounts • Improving internal systems and processes to ensure controls are robust and internal audit requirements adhered to• Preparation of Statutory accounts and audit files for Construction Company and JV and liaising with auditors
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Project AccountantBae Systems Oct 2006 - Jul 2008London, GbI worked as Project Accountant on the Eurofighter Typhoon project and was responsible for reporting on 8 contracts with a combined value of over £2billion. Upon qualification, there were no suitable progression opportunities that matched my qualification level and combined with the long commute to work I took the decision to leave the business to take on the challenging role of Project Accountant at Places for People on their Major Land Developments.• Responsible to Finance Manager• Monthly forecasting and reporting of contracts performance to very tight deadlines with variance analysis and commentary • Contract status reports for costs, sales, cash flow and order book with contract commentary• Risk management – tracking of risk database movements and probability assessment• Monitoring of cash receipts and payments• Responding to various Ministry of Defence requirements• Calculation of unit selling prices for components of aircraft, and completed aircraft• Production of annual budgets for 5 years and re-baselines throughout year• Production of Sales Trading Plans for duration of contract• Planning and prioritisation of adhoc requirements that arose and looking at ways to improve processes. -
AccountantExpress Gifts Ltd Aug 2005 - Oct 2006Accrington, Lancashire, GbI was one of 4 accountants with each being responsible for different cost centres within the business. I left EGL to go to BAE for excellent study support and to gain FTSE 100 company experience.• Responsible to Financial Controller• Preparation of month end accounts for all Operations cost centres to tight deadlines and review of accounts with FC and FD.• Calculation and posting of prepayments and accruals for the Operations cost centres• Variance analysis with detailed analysis of large variances• Balance sheet reconciliations with full backup documentation • Monitoring of current Capex projects expenditure and appraisal of completed projects• Preparation of annual budgets for Operations• Weekly sales and margin reporting to Board• Monthly meetings with Operations management to discuss cost centre performance and any other issues which may arise.• Liaising with internal and external auditors• Provided adhoc tailored reports to department managers on request -
Management AccountantLbs Horticulture Dec 2004 - Aug 2005Colne, Lancashire, GbI was made redundant in August due to very poor group performance in the year, despite the 2 companies with which I was involved actually being profitable. It was decided at Group level that savings had to be made in every company within the Group in order to reduce overhead.• Reporting to Group Financial Controller• Preparation and review of P&L and balance sheet for 2 companies within the Group• Balance sheet reconciliations• Margin analysis and investigation of margin variances• Responsible for stock control. Monthly stock takes with reconciliation and stock valuation• Maintenance of stock values and selling prices within the accounts package• Responsible for all product costings and liaised with Commercial Manager to set prices for inter group sales, existing external customers and potential new customers• Production of Management Accounts for 2 companies • Attend weekly management meeting to discuss all issues within Group• Produce weekly production and efficiency information• Fixed asset register maintenance• Monitor and control of inter-company recharges• Supervision of purchase and sales ledger staff -
Assistant AccountantShaws Of Darwen Limited Apr 2002 - Nov 2004GbI moved on from Shaws to progress my career in a more responsible role. Reporting to Group Accountant, I prepared the P&L, Balance sheet and Management Accounts with variance analysis before reviewing with Group Accountant and FC. I carried out monthly balance sheet recs with supporting documentation. Quarterly product costing reviews with analysis of margin variances. I assisted with annual budgeting and liaised with Sales & Production Manager throughout this process. Completion of various Government returns. Quarterly stock takes with reconciliation and stock valuation. Maintenance of fixed asset register. Credit control. Weekly reporting on sales and production. Purchase and sales ledger cover. Checking of weekly payroll prior to payment. Petty cash control. -
Management Accounts AssistantNhs England Nov 2001 - Mar 2002London, England, Gb -
Part Time Retail AssitantB&Q Nov 1998 - Nov 2001Southampton, Gb -
Part Time WaiterQueens Moat Houses Plc, Nine Hotels Dec 1996 - Jul 1998
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Paul Walmsley Education Details
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University Of Central LancashireAccounting And Finance -
Blackburn College (Uk)A Levels
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Pleckgate High SchoolGcse'S
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