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Daniel Owen

Sheffield

Summary

Strategic and commercially driven leader with extensive experience in FP&A, Commercial finance, and business partnering. Proven track record in driving high-impact strategic projects, leading financial transformation, and implementing data-driven systems to optimize performance and driving efficiency. Adept at stakeholder engagement, operational analytics, and scaling business operations through technology and automation. Passionate about healthcare transformation, leveraging financial insights to drive meaningful change in the industry.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Business Partner

The Hesley Group
09.2020 - 03.2025

Reported to the CEO & CFO

  • Partnered with the C-Suite to drive strategic initiatives, delivering financial modelling and performance insights to support data-driven decision-making, improved forecasting.
  • Led the development of reporting systems and operational analytics, enhancing efficiency and transparency in performance tracking.
  • Architected a new governance structure that aligned leadership roles and risk management in line with organisational goals.
  • Managed investor reporting and board-level presentations, ensuring alignment with growth strategies and financial sustainability.
  • ESG lead, formulating policy implementation, integrating sustainability within corporate objectives.
  • Managed weekly C-Suite meetings, agenda and action resolution
  • Managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects, saving over £200k annually.
  • Collaborated closely with finance teams to develop accurate financial forecasts, allowing executive leadership to make informed decisions about future investments.
  • Provided the board with due diligence on potential acquisitions and wrote the project plan for the merger with another portfolio business.

Senior Finance Business Partner

DFS
11.2018 - 09.2020

Reported to the CEO of DFS and later MD of The Sofa Delivery Co.

  • Led financial oversight for strategic transformation programs, optimising business processes and improving operational efficiencies.
  • Led forecasting, budgeting and performance reviews for the retail and supply chain functions.
  • Set up and drove the electronic invoice finance project as part of the wider Finance Transformation program
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
  • Identified personal development needs for junior members of the team and to improve both individual and business performance.

Business Operations Manager

Circle Health Ltd
03.2017 - 10.2018

Worked closely with the Chief Medical Officer & CFO on driving the organisational strategy across the hospital sites. I worked across the organisational boundaries to ensure appropriate services were in place to delivery business objectives

  • Led an Administrative Transformation Programme, streamlining operational workflows and enhancing data utilisation.
  • Mobilesed a key MSK contract in Greenwich. Leading 20 staff, working with local GP's and NHS trusts to ensure operational and clinical delivery of the contract in line with strict regulatory guidelines.
  • Implemented business intelligence solutions to drive efficiency in patient care and financial management. Digitisation of secretarial services, automation of triage calls and responses, saving over £250k.
  • Reviewed company's strategic plans and developed departmental goals and standards to support the organisational vision.
  • Streamlined business processes by analysing current procedures and implementing necessary improvements, including task automation.

Commercial Finance Manager

BMI Healthcare (FTC)
03.2016 - 02.2017
  • Full P&L responsibility for 3 sites totalling £60m turnover, leading financial planning, budgeting and commercial strategy.
  • Developed data analytics solutions to optimise resource allocation, drive revenue growth, and improve financial reporting.
  • Managed tenders and contract pricing strategies, securing sustainable growth in highly regulated environments.
  • Drove business growth by identifying new market opportunities through comprehensive industry analysis.
  • Increased low margin services by 10% through collaboration with surgeons and clinical staff.
  • Led an investment project for an updated Catheterisation lab, creating new surgical opportunities and driving additional turnover of £500k per annum.

Finance & Commercial Manager

Care UK
04.2013 - 02.2016
  • Led strategic finance planning, contract management, and business partnering across the North region.
  • Managed the tendering and pricing strategy, securing sustainable revenue growth and commercial success.
  • Provided high-level financial insights to regional and group directors, supporting profitability optimisation.

Financial Analyst & Subsidiary Accountant

Evolution Power Tools Ltd
12.2011 - 04.2013

Accountant

Maplin Electronics Ltd
06.2008 - 12.2011

Financial Analyst

RBS Group Plc
03.2005 - 06.2008

Education

BA (Hons) - Business Management

Lean Practitioner - Certified in Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

Cardiff University
Cardiff, CRF
10.2014

CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant

Kaplan
UK
04.2012

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Business Transformation
  • Data-Driven Decision Making & Performance Optimisation
  • FP&A, Commercial Finance & Investment Appraisal
  • Financial Modelling, Risk Management & Scenario Analysis
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Operational Analytics & Performance Tracking
  • Automation & Systems Implementation
  • Workforce planning
  • Operations management
  • Digital transformation
  • Corporate governance

Timeline

Group Business Partner

The Hesley Group
09.2020 - 03.2025

Senior Finance Business Partner

DFS
11.2018 - 09.2020

Business Operations Manager

Circle Health Ltd
03.2017 - 10.2018

Commercial Finance Manager

BMI Healthcare (FTC)
03.2016 - 02.2017

Finance & Commercial Manager

Care UK
04.2013 - 02.2016

Financial Analyst & Subsidiary Accountant

Evolution Power Tools Ltd
12.2011 - 04.2013

Accountant

Maplin Electronics Ltd
06.2008 - 12.2011

Financial Analyst

RBS Group Plc
03.2005 - 06.2008

BA (Hons) - Business Management

Lean Practitioner - Certified in Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

Cardiff University

CGMA - Chartered Global Management Accountant

Kaplan
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