Richard Smith
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Saul Stevens
Richard is a very resourceful and highly motivated individual, who has great technical skills and demonstrates a strong desire to resolve problems and deliver positive outcomes. Always professional Richard is someone I have come to rely on and trust completely. WE are now working on a complex ERP deployment and Richards strategic input into delivering solutions to complex finance problems is proving to be an invaluable enabler to the successful delivery of a key and business transformational project.
Harpal Jandu
I worked alongside Richard at Abcam. It would be a huge disservice to describe Richard as a finance systems person. He transformed the way we operated at Abcam. Without Richard being able to sell the vision, design and lead wholesale, complex global implementation of tools and finance processes we would have simply failed as a finance function. The value in what he delivered in that organisation cannot be underestimated. From a BP&A view, he was my reference point as a best practice benchmark and voice of reason. In meetings Richard would not speak for the sake of speaking but when he did, his common sense, logical and insightful know how of FP&A would mean the room listened. Delivered in a calm thoughtful manner he was able to take complex issues and break them down so everyone from the CFO to a junior analyst would nod in agreement and support the outcome. Richard is far beyond being just a systems person and should be integrated as a valuable member of leadership team on finance and especially FP&A processes.
Saul Stevens
Richard is a very resourceful and highly motivated individual, who has great technical skills and demonstrates a strong desire to resolve problems and deliver positive outcomes. Always professional Richard is someone I have come to rely on and trust completely. WE are now working on a complex ERP deployment and Richards strategic input into delivering solutions to complex finance problems is proving to be an invaluable enabler to the successful delivery of a key and business transformational project.
Harpal Jandu
I worked alongside Richard at Abcam. It would be a huge disservice to describe Richard as a finance systems person. He transformed the way we operated at Abcam. Without Richard being able to sell the vision, design and lead wholesale, complex global implementation of tools and finance processes we would have simply failed as a finance function. The value in what he delivered in that organisation cannot be underestimated. From a BP&A view, he was my reference point as a best practice benchmark and voice of reason. In meetings Richard would not speak for the sake of speaking but when he did, his common sense, logical and insightful know how of FP&A would mean the room listened. Delivered in a calm thoughtful manner he was able to take complex issues and break them down so everyone from the CFO to a junior analyst would nod in agreement and support the outcome. Richard is far beyond being just a systems person and should be integrated as a valuable member of leadership team on finance and especially FP&A processes.
Saul Stevens
Richard is a very resourceful and highly motivated individual, who has great technical skills and demonstrates a strong desire to resolve problems and deliver positive outcomes. Always professional Richard is someone I have come to rely on and trust completely. WE are now working on a complex ERP deployment and Richards strategic input into delivering solutions to complex finance problems is proving to be an invaluable enabler to the successful delivery of a key and business transformational project.
Harpal Jandu
I worked alongside Richard at Abcam. It would be a huge disservice to describe Richard as a finance systems person. He transformed the way we operated at Abcam. Without Richard being able to sell the vision, design and lead wholesale, complex global implementation of tools and finance processes we would have simply failed as a finance function. The value in what he delivered in that organisation cannot be underestimated. From a BP&A view, he was my reference point as a best practice benchmark and voice of reason. In meetings Richard would not speak for the sake of speaking but when he did, his common sense, logical and insightful know how of FP&A would mean the room listened. Delivered in a calm thoughtful manner he was able to take complex issues and break them down so everyone from the CFO to a junior analyst would nod in agreement and support the outcome. Richard is far beyond being just a systems person and should be integrated as a valuable member of leadership team on finance and especially FP&A processes.
Saul Stevens
Richard is a very resourceful and highly motivated individual, who has great technical skills and demonstrates a strong desire to resolve problems and deliver positive outcomes. Always professional Richard is someone I have come to rely on and trust completely. WE are now working on a complex ERP deployment and Richards strategic input into delivering solutions to complex finance problems is proving to be an invaluable enabler to the successful delivery of a key and business transformational project.
Harpal Jandu
I worked alongside Richard at Abcam. It would be a huge disservice to describe Richard as a finance systems person. He transformed the way we operated at Abcam. Without Richard being able to sell the vision, design and lead wholesale, complex global implementation of tools and finance processes we would have simply failed as a finance function. The value in what he delivered in that organisation cannot be underestimated. From a BP&A view, he was my reference point as a best practice benchmark and voice of reason. In meetings Richard would not speak for the sake of speaking but when he did, his common sense, logical and insightful know how of FP&A would mean the room listened. Delivered in a calm thoughtful manner he was able to take complex issues and break them down so everyone from the CFO to a junior analyst would nod in agreement and support the outcome. Richard is far beyond being just a systems person and should be integrated as a valuable member of leadership team on finance and especially FP&A processes.
Credentials
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QuickBooks Online Essential Training
LinkedInOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
QuickBooks Pro 2019 Essential Training
LinkedInOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
QuickBooks: Setting up a Company File In Depth
LinkedInOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Business Analysis Foundations
LinkedInSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Introduction to Microsoft 365 for IT Pros
LinkedInSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Accounting Foundations: Managerial Accounting
LinkedInAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Sales Forecasting
LinkedInAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Financial Modeling Foundations
LinkedInJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
GDPR Compliance: Essential Training
LinkedInFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources Foundations
LinkedInFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources: Payroll
LinkedInFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources: Selecting an HR System
LinkedInFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits
LinkedInFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Blockchain Basics
LinkedInJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Blockchain: Beyond the Basics
LinkedInJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Inventory Management Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Operational Excellence Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Purchasing Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Supply Chain Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Audit and Due Diligence Foundations
LinkedInDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Cryptocurrency Foundations
LinkedInDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Learning Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies
LinkedInDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Logistics Foundations
LinkedInDec, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Associate Chartered Management Accountant
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Experience
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ITVET Technology Solutions
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United Kingdom
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Finance Manager
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2019 - Present
Heading the finance function for ITVET, a provider of IT Support and Managed Services across the UK, including IT Support, Cloud Services, Hardware and Software. Heading the finance function for ITVET, a provider of IT Support and Managed Services across the UK, including IT Support, Cloud Services, Hardware and Software.
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DD
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Wholesale
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200 - 300 Employee
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Finance Business Partner
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2017 - 2019
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abcam
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United Kingdom
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant
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2014 - 2017
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ERS
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United Kingdom
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Insurance
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300 - 400 Employee
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Finance Systems and Managment Information Manager
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2003 - 2014
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HDI Global SE
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Germany
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Planning and Analysis Manager
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2000 - 2003
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Gallagher
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Project Manager
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1999 - 2000
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Sanofi
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France
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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IT Business Analyst
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1997 - 1999
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Finance Business Partner
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1992 - 1997
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Education
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The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Associate Member