Dan Bonner
Cressing,Essex
Summary
Experienced professional with extensive expertise in global internal audit standards, internal audit methodologies, and portfolio management. Demonstrates a strong commitment to upholding quality and risk management principles while excelling in business development and stakeholder relationship management. Skilled in coaching, mentoring, and performance management, with a proven ability to communicate effectively at board level. Adept at critical and analytical thinking, driving organisational success through strategic decision-making and fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Director
BDO LLP
London
2024.11 - 2025.11
- Supporting delivery of the business unit's growth plan with a specific focus on business development within central government.
- Managing a portfolio c.£1m revenue and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and managing commercial performance.
- Innovating and developing new business ideas, including commercialisation of a proprietary Board Performance Self-Assessment Tool.
- Driving compliance with quality and risk management requirements, inc. Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Developing and retaining a talented team to support delivery and organisational growth.
- Led creation of a strategic partnership to deliver a new service line.
Senior Manager
BDO LLP
London
2019.11 - 2024.11
- Business development in the public sector focussed on central government.
- Managing a portfolio c.£1m revenue and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and managing commercial performance.
- Development of a Board Performance Self-Assessment Tool.
- Complying with quality and risk management requirements, inc. Global Internal Audit Standards.
- Coaching and mentoring individuals to support talent retention.
Senior Manager
Mazars
London
2014.02 - 2019.10
- Business development in the public sector, focussed on the NHS.
- Managing a portfolio c.£500k revenue and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and managing commercial performance.
- Complying with quality and risk management requirements, inc. the International Professional Practices Framework.
- Coaching and mentoring individuals to support talent retention.
Manager
Deloitte
London
2009.07 - 2014.02
- Design and delivery of audit plans for key clients to the point of providing a Head of Internal Audit Opinion.
- Overseeing the delivery of audit assignments, including quality review and issue of draft/final reports.
- Ensuring internal and external quality management systems are adhered to and training staff.
- Developing proposals for new and existing clients.
- Managing staff, including interviewing, selection and onboarding.
Auditor
Deloitte
London
2006.01 - 2009.07
- Responsible for supporting engagement managers in the delivery of internal audit plans to several clients, acting as Engagement Manager for three clients, resource planning for the sector and the mentoring of graduate staff, and undertaking complex audits in a range of areas.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Internal Audit
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors
Skills
- Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards
- Knowledge of internal audit methodologies and principles
- Portfolio management
- Upholding quality and risk management principles
- Business development
- Coaching / mentoring and performance management
- Relationship and stakeholder management
- Critical / analytical thinking
- Board level communication
Affiliations
- golf
- reading
Timeline
Director
BDO LLP
2024.11 - 2025.11
Senior Manager
BDO LLP
2019.11 - 2024.11
Senior Manager
Mazars
2014.02 - 2019.10
Manager
Deloitte
2009.07 - 2014.02
Auditor
Deloitte
2006.01 - 2009.07
Advanced Diploma - Internal Audit
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors