Roy Rostron

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About Roy Rostron

PROFILE A well organised CIMA qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience within a number of different industries including banking, retail, manufacturing and service industries. Has an open, personable and friendly but assertive management style with the proven ability to challenge process to makes things simpler and drive efficiencies and stakeholder experience. KEY SKILLS * PROJECT ACCOUNTING *- Prince 2 trained Project accounting subject matter expert- Significant major transformational projects experience. Has a sound understanding of Business Case production, benefits management and realisation which include projects that have highly commercial and cost reduction aspects.* BUSINESS PARTNERING *- Proven ability to adapt business partnering skills within a number of different industries including banking, retail, manufacturing and service industries- Ability to focus on value added activity and cost reduction initiatives to deliver business objectives.* STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT *- Ability to influence and manage key stakeholders across different directorates and at many different levels, from fellow finance business partners, project managers to Business Leaders and Exec Level.* ANALYTICAL THINKING *- Excellent analytical and business partnering skills with a proven ability to interpret and explain complex financial scenarios to non financial managers- Strong focus on rationalisation of management information being able to deliver the key messages in a clear and concise manner- Ability to deliver clear monthly results, annual budgets and rolling forecasts.* TEAM LEADERSHIP *- Staff management experience including that of wider team during year end results- Proven training and coaching ability- Organised departmental away days and community volunteering days- Proven ability to hit the floor running, picking things up quickly with a focus on achieving results.