CV Concise 2

QUALIFIED FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / DIRECTOR / MANAGER WITH EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

Paul Hardwick FCMA, CGMA, MCMI, 7 Nursery Close, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon PL5 4QG paul@hardwick.uk.com 01752 768758 / 07540 870827

ACHIEVEMENTS / IMPROVEMENTS

Tasked with developing and improving the financial integrity and organizational health of the Finance organisation

Responsible for the efficient management of treasury, bank, cash management and compliance
Ensured structured systems, procedures and processes were in place and adhered to
Conducted extensive due diligence work, including system and procedure changes, data transfer and migration, and all Treasury and Payroll matters whilst merging with Sanctuary Housing Group
Introduced Integrity to the Sun accounting system and developed Vision Executive reporting systems
Developed, managed and provided Insurance monitoring and education
Encouraged cross-functional relationships and led QA improvement workshop

ACHIEVEMENTS / IMPROVEMENTS

Managed a team of ten financial staff including two qualified accountants

Overhead savings of 13%, and Direct productivity improvements of 20% were realized post comprehensive analysis and introduction of targeting, structured reporting and headcount planning
Drove a quality standard costing system and relevant and accurate variance analysis enabling profits to be maximized by targeting margins, costs and markets
Instigated faster, more accurate and improved month-end closes and forecasting by use of improved systems and processes: saved an average of more than 2 days
Achieved a £1.4m reduction in inventory held and improved turns from 5.2 to 7.7 without compromising high levels of customer satisfaction
Achieved an operating profit 5% above plan by active cross department communication with Operations team and functional leaders
Key participant in European management meetings, representing the UK
Improved operating cash to 33% above plan by introduction of robust forecasting, reporting and cash management tools
Improved cash by reducing DPO and DSO by 5 days, through the introduction of BACS, adhering to payment terms and improved awareness and training