Experience

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• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Strategic Data Lead

  • Jul 2021 - Present



Home Group

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Manager

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

• Lead Commercial Analyst

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

• Commercial Analyst

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2018

• Project Analyst

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2017



Balfour Beatty plc

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Chain Financial Analyst

  • Jul 2014 - Aug 2016

  Working within a fast-paced procurement environment dealing with directors, management teams and procurement schedules I am responsible for developing financial budgets, financial forecasts and the generation of internal management reports supporting the day to day decisions within procurement Consolidate and analyse financial data (Budgets, income, forecasts etc.)  Assemble and summarise data to structure reports of financial status and risks  Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance Identify trends and recommend actions based on sound analysis  Track and determine financial status by analysing actual results  Drive process improvement

• Supply Chain Analyst

  • Dec 2013 - Jul 2014

  Responsible for gathering and conducting analysis with the aim of improving the organizations supply chain operations. Identified underperforming areas in the supply chain organisation, suggested improvements and innovative solutions to problems. Project managed the complete overhaul of the supply chain reporting structure to allow for a more accurate, robust and more efficient process to the business. Deconstructed the supply chain reporting processes to identify inefficiencies Led process improvement and change management of procurement financial capturing and reporting Investigated and delivered business requirement specifications that successfully delivered necessary change in a manageable and non-intrusive way. Delivered workshops / training and presentations to facilitate change



American Express

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business / Financial Analyst

  • Aug 2005 - Oct 2013

  Responsible for providing analysis and information that enabled the European team leaders and project managers to have accurate data readily available to make sound business decisions. Carried out the development of systems and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency with which management information is produced and presented to the business. Coordinated performance information ensuring that all deadlines are met.  Developed and supported high quality data standards  Complex information analysis in response to enquiries, providing assistance and advice to colleagues and managers within the Company and contributing to the accurate and timely completion of statutory returns. Developed and implemented a global analytical/reporting structure Responsible for the governance of EMEA re-engineering projects Created monthly reporting packages utilised by management  Key Financial Analyst for the UK market responsibilities Incl.o Budget Planningo Cost Per Transaction Analysiso Cost Benefit Analysiso Salary and Benefit Analysiso Ledger Analysis

• Project Analyst

  • Jul 2004 - Aug 2005

  Six month secondment to provide detailed analysis to senior management and team leaders on the behaviours of travel consultants and airlines that resulted in debit memos being issued to the business with the aim to reduce financial loss. Reviewed Airline Debit Memo reports completing trend analysis Proposed changes to front office processes and system improvements to reduce financial exposure Evaluated and monitored the efficiency and performance of the program to ensure that it remained on target Resulted in 56% reduction in debit memos in 6 months post implementation saving c.£400k



American Express Global Business Travel

• Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Team Manager

  • Oct 2001 - Jul 2004

  Responsible for the day to day management of the Back Office department, ensuring that workload was evenly distributed, ensuring motivation and performance levels were maintained in line with company KPIs and performance standards. Responsible for making sure that any gaps in performance or quality were quickly identified and addressed through good communication and effective management.  Effectively managed transition of back office systems  Helped staff through consultation process during re-engineering projects  Handling new client enquiries and acting as the face of the business  Worked with technology teams to improve processes and reduce task times