Andrew Thomas
Ashton-under-Lyne,Tameside
Summary
I am a CIPFA Qualified Chartered Accountant with 20 years experience in Finance, 8 years of which is within the Public Sector with Local Government. In my current role I support Adult Services and Public Health Directorates and also have experience in Children's Services, Education and Place.
I am a driven professional with talent for financial analysis and strategic planning, combined with strong leadership and communication skills. I take pride in my ability to understand business needs, challenge decisions objectively, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
I pride myself with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders of all levels from Executive Members and Directors to budget holders, enabling me to communicate Financial information to allow for informed strategic decisions.
I am experienced in budget management and financial forecasting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organisational goals and medium term financial plan.
I am proficient in excel, developing models for demand forecasting, budget setting and monitoring, fee setting to ensure market sustainability and planning and problem-solving talents. History thoroughly analysing and modelling financial data to produce relevant insights and steer financial decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Finance Manager
Tameside MBC
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
07.2022 - Current
- Day to day management of finance team supporting adults and public health directorates
- Manage timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities within Directorates I support to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Revamped existing financial procedures resulting in streamlined operations across departments.
- Modelled and achieved significant cost savings with meticulous budget management using knowledge of service.
- Led on implementation of new finance software that improved efficiency and accuracy in reporting. Aligning Financial Reporting to central government returns to improve efficiency.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders to secure crucial funding.
- Liaised with auditors during annual audits ensuring smooth process execution and adherence to standards.
- Collaborated closely with other senior managers guaranteeing alignment on all fiscal matters.
- Developed and implemented financial policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Produced comprehensive financial reports for strategic decision making.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly forecasts aiding informed decision-making processes.
- Managed complex finance projects to successful completion ahead of schedule.
- Manage team of junior finance professionals towards achieving shared objectives and qualifications for junior members of team.
- Led on implementation of new processes to understand current adult social care demand and forecasting of future demand pressures and costs.
- Led on budget review of directorates to determine demand pressures and fully costed business cases for budget reductions / savings proposals.
- Led on review of full cost recovery for all chargeable services within adults services directorate. Increasing income to offset financial pressures.
- Delivery of financial management training for directorates within council.
- Financial advice to directorates on reports to cabinet to ensure robust financial information and in-line with finance and procurement regulations.
Senior Finance Officer
Tameside MBC
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Led in developing programme and project management tools to present financial information to Senior Leadership Team as part of the Transformation Board meetings.
- Development of strategic options, policies, and working practices.
- Designing frameworks to support services in financial business case for new investment, including the costs of borrowing, Net Present Value analysis and cost avoidance.
- Providing financial advice and guidance to the Senior Leadership Team.
Finance officer
Tameside MBC
Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside
12.2017 - 03.2021
- Supported the integrated Finance Service by providing financial management, technical, and business planning advice to the Education Directorate.
- Maintained key financial management systems and contributed to the evaluation and modelling of budget implications and risk management strategies.
Senior Bookkeeper
All Money Matters Ltd
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Office & Finance Manager
Cocogreen UK Ltd
Manchester, Greater Manchester
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organisational objectives.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification (PAQ) - Finance & Accountancy
CIPFA
United Kingdom 02.2019 - 06.2022
Level 4 Diploma In Accounting - Accountancy & Finance
AAT
United Kingdom 09.2015 - 12.2016
GCSEs -
West Hill School
09.1995 - 07.2000
Skills
- Exceptional communicator
- IT Skills inc Excel
- Adept in Financial Systems
- Written communication
- Management accounting
- Financial governance
- Reporting and documentation
- Stakeholder management
- Inspiring team leadership
- Financial data analysis
- Financial policy creation
- Statutory accounting
- Long-term business planning
- Financial reporting and analysis
Affiliations
- Supporting my local football team
- Gardening
- Running
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
Tameside MBC
07.2022 - Current
Senior Finance Officer
Tameside MBC
03.2021 - 07.2022
CIPFA Professional Accountancy Qualification (PAQ) - Finance & Accountancy
CIPFA
02.2019 - 06.2022
Finance officer
Tameside MBC
12.2017 - 03.2021
Senior Bookkeeper
All Money Matters Ltd
09.2017 - 12.2017
Office & Finance Manager
Cocogreen UK Ltd
09.2015 - 09.2017
Level 4 Diploma In Accounting - Accountancy & Finance
AAT
09.2015 - 12.2016
GCSEs -
West Hill School
09.1995 - 07.2000
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