Sam Topping Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

- Produced monthly financial reports for the CFO showcasing the current updates to our expense lines.- Prepared financial and strategic plans for individual departments and the wider organisation.- Built annual budgets and forecasts for different divisions and consolidated into the master budget.- Analysed past financial performance, preparing competitor analysis, and examining a market trends along with commentary for senior management.- Analysed previous budgets and forecasts and performing variance analysis to explain discrepancies.- Evaluated new and existing projects, investments and assets to determine their validity and appraise their value.- Liaising with senior management, heads of departments and other key leadership figures.- Governed internal division costs within the bank by analysing forecasting data and presented findings to senior management.- Implemented Tableau Dashboard reporting across our expense lines to improve reliability and efficiency.- Performed Tableau training for colleagues.- Supported the business with wider commercial/strategic initiatives including headcount planning- Hosted the quarterly global call for the Planning and Performance Management department, regularly presenting the UK update

- Ensured effective governance and successful delivery of the Information Security portfolio.- Oversight of the CSO portfolio, monitored performance and developed deliverable strategies- Continuously improved deliverable processes to maximise efficiency and effectiveness.- Prioritised and controlled programmes and projects in line with the CSO strategic objective and budget.- Reviewed CSO portfolio reporting and analysis results to identify major risks and issues.- Created reports on project performance and activity for senior management.- Facilitated the relationship between internal and external stakeholders