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Strategic Finance Consultant
Dexter Burt ACMA, CGMA
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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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2017 - 2019
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Finance & Commercial Manager
Harrison Roofing Services Ltd.
Harrison Roofing is a leading UK roofing contractor working with Surveyors, Architects and House Builders to create durable and effective roofing that lasts, for Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Public projects. The business generated turnover of c.£3m PA, working with the UK's leading Housebuilders, many of which are constituents of the FTSE 350 including Bellway Plc, Crest Nicholson Plc, Persimmon Plc and Countryside Properties Plc.
This assignment was a turnaround effort that involved refocusing the strategic direction and operations of the business to counteract declining revenue and margins. With challenging industry conditions intensifying the problems and the business showing signs of distress upon arrival, swift action was needed to improve the fortunes of the company. While performance during the second half of the financial year surpassed the previous full year by way of turnover and profit, the business struggled to shirk a number of poorly performing legacy contracts. To salvage value, the position entailed leading a 'Pre-Pack' Administration process.
Responsibilities:
* Day to day Management of three direct reports across Finance and Estimating / Commercial pricing
* Raising working capital finance
* Analysis of board packs and balance sheet reconciliations
* Review and authorisation of commercial pricing within tender packages
* HR processes and administration
* All Taxation matters; CIS / NI / PAYE / Corporation / VAT
* Liaising with IP team to create investment memorandum and preliminary due diligence
* Development of Acquisition target list
Achievements:
* Achieving ISO 9001 accreditation and embedding within business through effective processes
* Securing rebate agreements with numerous suppliers
* Overhaul of Accounting policies and implementation of IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition, with supporting processes
* Identification, selection and implementation of contract management system, Eque2
* Establishment of an apprenticeship scheme
* Securing short term working capital loan
* Securing invoice finance facility
* Securing c.£5m in contract value through refocus of customer base
This assignment was a turnaround effort that involved refocusing the strategic direction and operations of the business to counteract declining revenue and margins. With challenging industry conditions intensifying the problems and the business showing signs of distress upon arrival, swift action was needed to improve the fortunes of the company. While performance during the second half of the financial year surpassed the previous full year by way of turnover and profit, the business struggled to shirk a number of poorly performing legacy contracts. To salvage value, the position entailed leading a 'Pre-Pack' Administration process.
Responsibilities:
* Day to day Management of three direct reports across Finance and Estimating / Commercial pricing
* Raising working capital finance
* Analysis of board packs and balance sheet reconciliations
* Review and authorisation of commercial pricing within tender packages
* HR processes and administration
* All Taxation matters; CIS / NI / PAYE / Corporation / VAT
* Liaising with IP team to create investment memorandum and preliminary due diligence
* Development of Acquisition target list
Achievements:
* Achieving ISO 9001 accreditation and embedding within business through effective processes
* Securing rebate agreements with numerous suppliers
* Overhaul of Accounting policies and implementation of IFRS 15 Revenue Recognition, with supporting processes
* Identification, selection and implementation of contract management system, Eque2
* Establishment of an apprenticeship scheme
* Securing short term working capital loan
* Securing invoice finance facility
* Securing c.£5m in contract value through refocus of customer base
Turnaround, Processes, ON, Manager, Contracts, Performing, Direction, Working capital, Development, Implementation, Administration, PLC, Due Diligence, Contract management, Finance, Contracts, Management, C, Swift
2016 - 2017
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Finance Manager
Capita Plc.
Capita Plc are a constituent of the FTSE 100 with a market capitalization of over £7bn. Capita works across the public and private sectors, solving the complex challenges of our clients, increasing productivity, enhancing their use of technology and data, improving customer and public services and adding value to the UK and local economies. Through technology enabled business process outsourcing, Capita has established itself as a leader in its field and grown rapidly through acquisitive and organic means.
Returning to Knowledgepool Group Ltd, post-acquisition under the ownership of Capita Plc, the focus of this role was primarily to increase the strategic focus of the finance function through the off-shoring of transactional activity. Once this transformation had been embedded the attention turned to growth activity through driving and taking active ownership of a selective investment programme, including preparatory M&A operational due diligence. The role formed part of the management team within the Learning Services Division, which had a Turnover of c.£200m.
Responsibilities:
* Management of 8 direct reports (AP/AR/MA)
* Ownership of commercial contract management
* Management of business unit governance
* Working Capital management
* Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
* Ownership of investment programme to drive ROCE
* Responsible for managing offshore Finance shared services and their deliverables
* Financial modelling by way of client profitability and scenario planning to aid decision making
Achievements:
* Full integration of acquired subsidiary to conform with Group processes and systems
* Outsourcing of transactional finance, resulting in a headcount reduction of 6
* Recruitment of high calibre staff to drive strategic ambition
* Improved reporting to pin-point true client profitability and enable better commercial decision making
* Integration of disparate finance team within newly merged local business unit
Returning to Knowledgepool Group Ltd, post-acquisition under the ownership of Capita Plc, the focus of this role was primarily to increase the strategic focus of the finance function through the off-shoring of transactional activity. Once this transformation had been embedded the attention turned to growth activity through driving and taking active ownership of a selective investment programme, including preparatory M&A operational due diligence. The role formed part of the management team within the Learning Services Division, which had a Turnover of c.£200m.
Responsibilities:
* Management of 8 direct reports (AP/AR/MA)
* Ownership of commercial contract management
* Management of business unit governance
* Working Capital management
* Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
* Ownership of investment programme to drive ROCE
* Responsible for managing offshore Finance shared services and their deliverables
* Financial modelling by way of client profitability and scenario planning to aid decision making
Achievements:
* Full integration of acquired subsidiary to conform with Group processes and systems
* Outsourcing of transactional finance, resulting in a headcount reduction of 6
* Recruitment of high calibre staff to drive strategic ambition
* Improved reporting to pin-point true client profitability and enable better commercial decision making
* Integration of disparate finance team within newly merged local business unit
PLC, Processes, Manager, Working capital, Transformation, Offshore, Growth, Outsourcing, Recruitment, C, Technology, Due Diligence, Contract management, Finance, Embedded, M&A, Integration, Management
2015 - 2016
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Management Accountant
Rank Group Plc.
The Rank Group is one of the UK's leading multi-channel gaming operators, creating value for our shareholders through its market leading brands; Grosvenor Casinos, Mecca Bingo and Enracha. With a market capitalisation of £600m and repeatable turnover of c.£600m and EBITDA of c.£35m, Rank are one of the largest listed gaming operators in the UK. In keeping with the desire to secure a B-2-C role, the opportunity with Rank presented an ideal blend of an established retail brand, with the extra edge and emphasis toward the drive the multi-channel offering.
Responsibilities:
* Ownership of Business Unit P&L / Balance sheet for the Digital business
* Point of contact for business unit MD's
* Ownership of budgeting / forecasting process
* Ownership of royalty compliance process including calculation / reconciliation / contractual management
* Production of accurate and timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders in a highly regulated industry
* Ownership of Commercial modelling for key branding initiatives
Achievements:
* Creation of a Process Improvement workshop, to increase culture of continuous improvement
* Introduction of a simplified KPI reporting system, through rationalisation of established reports
* Completed CIMA Qualification and achieved chartered status
* Support in finance transformation in creation of Finance shared services through driving the integration of the retail and digital finance teams.
* Leaded a process improvement workshop across finance to embed a culture of continuous improvement
After being contacted by a previous mentor regarding a management position at Knowledgepool, now under Capita ownership, the opportunity of leading a team through a period of change appealed a great deal and offered broader opportunities within a larger, diverse FTSE 100 business.
Strategic Financial Development Ltd
Responsibilities:
* Ownership of Business Unit P&L / Balance sheet for the Digital business
* Point of contact for business unit MD's
* Ownership of budgeting / forecasting process
* Ownership of royalty compliance process including calculation / reconciliation / contractual management
* Production of accurate and timely reporting for internal and external stakeholders in a highly regulated industry
* Ownership of Commercial modelling for key branding initiatives
Achievements:
* Creation of a Process Improvement workshop, to increase culture of continuous improvement
* Introduction of a simplified KPI reporting system, through rationalisation of established reports
* Completed CIMA Qualification and achieved chartered status
* Support in finance transformation in creation of Finance shared services through driving the integration of the retail and digital finance teams.
* Leaded a process improvement workshop across finance to embed a culture of continuous improvement
After being contacted by a previous mentor regarding a management position at Knowledgepool, now under Capita ownership, the opportunity of leading a team through a period of change appealed a great deal and offered broader opportunities within a larger, diverse FTSE 100 business.
Strategic Financial Development Ltd
Compliance, Ideal, Workshop, Production, Accountant, KPI, Development, Transformation, Support, Branding, Finance, Continuous improvement, Mentor, Integration, Management, Forecasting, C, Retail
2013 - 2015
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Assistant Management Accountant
QinetiQ Plc.
QinetiQ Plc is a FTSE 250 company of scientists and engineers committed to listening, understanding and responding to customers' needs through sheer depth of experience and unique science and engineering expertise to clients with powerful solutions to their most pressing challenges. Having privatised and subsequently floated in early 2006, the business was in its relative infancy in establishing itself as a commercial organisation, capable of delivering on shareholder expectations. With a market capitalisation of £1.7bn and reoccurring revenues of c.£700m deriving from global operations covering EMEA and North America, the business possessed the scale and complexity to offer a substantial opportunity for growth and development.
Responsibilities:
* Management of a controllable cost base of circa £20m PA
* Ownership of all aspects of management accounting
* Business partnering with departmental heads to drive operational efficiencies
* Ownership of Capital investment programme, targeted with maintaining ROCE objectives
* Production of monthly management packs, including detailed commentary of variances
* Production of balance sheet reconciliations packs
Achievements:
* Headcount reduction of 2 driven by centralisation of an MoD reporting requirement reporting within finance, through automation
* Completed first year of Degree with a first, while progressing within role
* Received CIMA global prize, placing 8th in the world for F2 exam
* Transferred to a problematic business unit to provide stability and improved internal service for the LTPA contact. Built relationships across the area to drive collaboration & more effective budgeting/forecasting outcomes
* Development of variance analysis to increase focus on material organisational drivers, through increased materiality threshold
* Centralised an MoD reporting requirement which previously resided within the business function. This allowed a time saving of 35 days per annum to be given back to the business which previously had been spent creating this report.
The industry dynamics did not facilitate progression and change within the organisation, which made it challenging looking for the next opportunity to grow and develop further. Commercially the organisation was notoriously difficult to influence as a financial stakeholder looking to add value beyond processes. With the majority of commercial decisions being made at a very senior level, opportunities from this angle were limited. As a result, a position in a B-2-C environment was sought in order to explore its suitability.
Responsibilities:
* Management of a controllable cost base of circa £20m PA
* Ownership of all aspects of management accounting
* Business partnering with departmental heads to drive operational efficiencies
* Ownership of Capital investment programme, targeted with maintaining ROCE objectives
* Production of monthly management packs, including detailed commentary of variances
* Production of balance sheet reconciliations packs
Achievements:
* Headcount reduction of 2 driven by centralisation of an MoD reporting requirement reporting within finance, through automation
* Completed first year of Degree with a first, while progressing within role
* Received CIMA global prize, placing 8th in the world for F2 exam
* Transferred to a problematic business unit to provide stability and improved internal service for the LTPA contact. Built relationships across the area to drive collaboration & more effective budgeting/forecasting outcomes
* Development of variance analysis to increase focus on material organisational drivers, through increased materiality threshold
* Centralised an MoD reporting requirement which previously resided within the business function. This allowed a time saving of 35 days per annum to be given back to the business which previously had been spent creating this report.
The industry dynamics did not facilitate progression and change within the organisation, which made it challenging looking for the next opportunity to grow and develop further. Commercially the organisation was notoriously difficult to influence as a financial stakeholder looking to add value beyond processes. With the majority of commercial decisions being made at a very senior level, opportunities from this angle were limited. As a result, a position in a B-2-C environment was sought in order to explore its suitability.
PLC, Processes, ON, Production, Science, Accountant, Organization, Development, Growth, Automation, It, Engineering, Service, Finance, Management, Forecasting, C
2010 - 2013
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Finance Administrator to Assistant Financial Accountant
KnowledgePool Group Ltd.
Knowledgepool is Europe's leading managed learning service provider. With over 40 years' experience improving the performance of thousands of people within some of the worlds most respected organisations. Joining the business during the middle phase of a Private Equity turnaround and being part of the operational drive for improvement which saw the business achieve turnover of c. £60m and EBITDA of £3m from a base of £25m and £0.5m respectively, was hugely rewarding. Having joined the business as an apprentice juggling a career as a part time Footballer, it was at Knowledgepool the commitment was made to channel all efforts towards a career in Finance.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for maintaining and reporting on top tier client accounts and maintaining governance surrounding commercial models
* Responsible for cash flow & managing relationship with invoice factor to achieve optimum cash flow, at the lowest possible cost
* Management of Accounts receivable and Accounts payable team
* Ownership of forecasting and budgeting process with local business stakeholders
* Ownership of Month end reporting pack and presenting results back to Private Equity owners to explain results in detail
* Ownership of audit process and liaisons with external auditors
* Overseeing the Credit controller to ensure debt is managed effectively
Achievements:
* Designed multi-currency solution to accommodate system deficiencies
* Reduced month end close timescales by a day initially, reaching two, through the automation and rationalisation of processes associated with period close
* Produced sales forecasts for specific clients under ownership, maintaining interactions with client managers to question and validate data, with deep understanding.
* Designed the process for managing off-book entity associated with a niche contract, from the process design stage to implementation and eventual handover once streamlined.
* Responsible for leading finance presentations & contributions in business activities and events
* Developed junior staff to support their journey as part of the finance team
Having completed the AAT qualification and having been part of exit preparations under the guidance of the Private Equity parent, it appeared an opportune moment to explore working in a larger corporate to broaden my experience and skill set.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for maintaining and reporting on top tier client accounts and maintaining governance surrounding commercial models
* Responsible for cash flow & managing relationship with invoice factor to achieve optimum cash flow, at the lowest possible cost
* Management of Accounts receivable and Accounts payable team
* Ownership of forecasting and budgeting process with local business stakeholders
* Ownership of Month end reporting pack and presenting results back to Private Equity owners to explain results in detail
* Ownership of audit process and liaisons with external auditors
* Overseeing the Credit controller to ensure debt is managed effectively
Achievements:
* Designed multi-currency solution to accommodate system deficiencies
* Reduced month end close timescales by a day initially, reaching two, through the automation and rationalisation of processes associated with period close
* Produced sales forecasts for specific clients under ownership, maintaining interactions with client managers to question and validate data, with deep understanding.
* Designed the process for managing off-book entity associated with a niche contract, from the process design stage to implementation and eventual handover once streamlined.
* Responsible for leading finance presentations & contributions in business activities and events
* Developed junior staff to support their journey as part of the finance team
Having completed the AAT qualification and having been part of exit preparations under the guidance of the Private Equity parent, it appeared an opportune moment to explore working in a larger corporate to broaden my experience and skill set.
It, Processes, Administrator, Process design, Audit, Accountant, Detail, Presenting, Implementation, Support, Turnaround, Design, Service, Finance, Sales, Audit, Management, Forecasting, C, Automation, SoMe
2008 - 2010
internship
Apprentice
Brentford F.C.
Responsibilities:
* First full time role
* Training every working day and matches played Saturday
* Completed coaching badge & NVQ
Achievements:
* Became Level 2 Qualified football coach
* Completed NVQ in Sport
* Worked alongside leaders in the sporting field, including Arsenal and Poland international Wojciech Szczesny
* First full time role
* Training every working day and matches played Saturday
* Completed coaching badge & NVQ
Achievements:
* Became Level 2 Qualified football coach
* Completed NVQ in Sport
* Worked alongside leaders in the sporting field, including Arsenal and Poland international Wojciech Szczesny
Coaching, Training, Sport, Coach, International
My education
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2016
Robert Gordon University
BSc, Accounting
BSc, Accounting
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2013
University of Surrey
Secondary, Fda Business Management
Secondary, Fda Business Management
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