Head Of Finance And Administration

• Oct 2021 - Present

Assistant Director, Group FP&A

• Nov 2015 - Sep 2021

Develop and lead the annual financial planning and quarterly forecasting process, ensuring alignment with Group strategy. Lead the monthly management information pack production for the Corporate Board. Lead the development and implementation of process improvements. Lead, motivate and mentor the Central Group Team including FP&A Manager and Systems Accountants (team of 8). Develop and lead the annual financial planning and quarterly forecasting process, ensuring alignment with Group strategy. Lead the monthly management information pack production for the Corporate Board. Lead the development and implementation of process improvements. Lead, motivate and mentor the Central Group Team including FP&A Manager and Systems Accountants (team of 8).

Deputy Director of Finance - Planning and Analysis

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

Responsible for building, updating and maintaining the long-term financial model (LTFM) working closely with multiple stakeholders. Coordinating the planning work within the whole of Finance (incl. contracts). Liaison with external regulator (Monitor) on monthly outputs and query resolutions. Develop and coordinate all aspects of Capital Expenditure planning.

Finance Business Partner

• Oct 2004 - Jul 2014

Acting as the link between finance and the operational teams to ensure accounting is accurate and aides decision making, including monthly accounts and forecasting. Lead the Management Accounts Team. Provide input and challenge into business cases requiring additional budget. Lead the annual budget setting exercise for the directorate.

Accountant

• Jan 2002 - Sep 2004

Finance Manager

• Mar 2001 - Dec 2001

Management Accountant

• Mar 1996 - Sep 1999

Licensing Officer

• Jan 1994 - Feb 1996

Accounts Assistant

• Jul 1992 - Dec 1993

Sales Ledger Clerk

• Aug 1990 - May 1992