Simon Davies

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About Simon Davies

Senior Finance professional within over 30 years’ experience of leading financial strategies to facilitate a company’s ambitious growth plans. Experience of several industries and business models. What makes me different? • Extensive post-qualification experience in accounts preparation, balance sheet control accounts, budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management. • Development of short and medium-term financial strategies, 3-5-year plans and annual budgeting and forecasting. • Challenging business planning assumptions and decision-making of the wider Senior Leadership Team (SLT). • Continually reviewing and assessing the full range of business, operational and reputational risks, ensuring that effective contingency plans and mitigations are in place and tested. • Proven high-value added involvement in key commercial decisions and negotiations, including complex pay negotiations in strong trade union environments along with the preparation and review of commercial bids and capital expenditure proposals. Roles I can operate in: • Financial Director • Head of Finance • Financial Controller • Senior Finance Business Partner Key Achievements to date: • Led the delivery of a 3-year business plan, streamlining periodic forecasting and improving management reporting to restore investor and trustee confidence. Independently verified through thorough testing of assumptions and sensitivities by external firm of accountants. • Led efficiency programme which included the forensic examination of expenditure in conjunction with Department Heads. Clear action plans and monitoring systems were introduced and led to the delivery of c£1m annualised savings. Specialisms: • Budgeting and forecasting • Strategic business reviews • Business insights and analysis • Business planning • Management accounts • Finance project management • Governance and internal controls • Acquisitions and disposals • Staff mentoring and management If you're looking for a candidate: I am seeking from my next role one that allows me to fully utilise both my hands-on and strategic financial skills and experience to promote sound financial management and to shape the future of the business. Interim, contract or permanent opportunities welcome. Please contact me on the following- simon_davies2@yahoo.com 07736088063 LinkedIn.com/in/simon-davies-acma #finance #financialmanagement #bus #accounting #opentowork #transport