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SME, West MidlandsFinancial Consultant (interim), Dec 2014 – PresentExecute a temporary role as a financial consultant with SME’s and start-up companies. Monitor clients' financial situation by tracking changes in wealth and life circumstances. Offer financial management information by accurately formulating financial status analyses and reports.• Accomplish organisation goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests.• Deliver expert consultancy advice to companies in numerous areas, including project evaluation, cash flow projections, budgeting, and accounting system implementation.

Directed all financial aspects of the business, including HR, procurement, and commercial. Developed and executed a company bonus scheme for all employees. Introduced detailed monthly cash flow projections and employed greater control over the businesses cash flow. Created research and development proposals for revenue submission and subsequent approval. Drafted business grant applications for the Company.• Effectively implemented a new construction package within the Company which allowed greater control of long-term contracts through the automation of the job control system.• Initiated departmental reporting within Company, resulted in efficiently control overhead expenditure.• Liaised between all external advisors and agencies, including banks, auditors, and external investors.• Coordinated with the MD and Commercial Director to introduce the Company's first detailed business plan, including annual budgets and detailed sales and marketing strategy three years.

Directed overall financial operations of the Southern Division of the newly formed company (merger of Balfour Kilpatrick and Haden Young). Held responsibilities for the preparation of the management accounts, annual budgets, medium-term plans, quarterly forecasts, and preparation of the divisional book. Played a key role in all aspects of strategic planning for the Division. Confirmed that proper, efficient, and robust accounting and financial management processes and controls across the division. • Reported directly with Divisional Managing Director along with a reporting line to OPCO Finance Director.• Proficiently dealt with queries, information, and commentary requests from the business.• Delivered concise and timely financial management information to the Regional Finance Director.

Headed a cross-functional team of financial professionals, also delivered financial and commercial assistance to Senior Managers across the business. Actively involved in the development of regional business plans and budget strategy. Directed the integration of the Birmingham New Hospital project into the regional reporting structure. Led all regional financial activities, including drafting of monthly management accounts, annual budget preparation, risk analysis, regional overhead control, cash flow forecasts, VAT, taxation, and compliance issues. Active part of a programme which changed the construction methods within the region; achieved this by adopting off-site manufacturing and modularisation on contracts. Employed a financial system and reporting structure to accomplish this goal; aided in roll outs across other regions after its success.• Managed business growth through full financial control at a regional level and particular involvement in the strategic running of the business.• Controlled the Company’s largest PFI project: the Birmingham New Hospital JV Project (total project value £550m); interlinked with Project Directors and represented Haden Young at project meetings.• Followed the acquisition of a POD manufacturing business, accomplished the integration of the business into the existing financial infrastructure, and delivered a business plan to support this.

Reported to the Managing Director and, in addition to senior level leadership of the entire finance function (accounting, treasury, statutory reporting, annual budget control, including IT and HR), was a full Board Member and had influence across all commercial elements of the business.Led a high profile business transformation programme, improving reporting structures, accountability and systems and established a firm corporate foundation on which to secure a number of PFI contracts, including the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Scheme.Utilised executive level influencing and negotiation skills to lead grant negotiations in respect of research and development and new product investment