David Yarwood
Bulford
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in leadership, multitasking, and decision-making, complemented by a strong focus on business growth and regulatory adherence. Demonstrates exceptional cross-department collaboration and logistics strategy development to optimise operations and drive organisational success. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations manager
Northern Gas Heating
Basingstoke
06.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations for a national solar installation company to maintain high service delivery standards.
- Streamlined workflows and implement SOP's for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Worked closely with Head of Operations to ensure improvement across the whole business to facilitate growth plans.
- Built strong relationships with all teams across the business to help reduce bottlenecks and therefore increased productivity.
- Stakeholder for ad hoc projects from sister energy company involving analysing vast data sets to produce workflows for field staff of circa 20 installers.
- Implemented more robust reporting of cost to serve and stock reporting.
- Worked closely with finance team to ensure adherence to relevant financial reporting standards
Owner/Operator
Perriwood Limited
Bulford, Wiltshire
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Owner and operator of a domestic building/renovation company covering Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset.
- Complete ownership of all business related activities including acquiring new contracts, managing up to 10 subcontractors, liaising with building control, local councils and English Heritage.
- Facilitated clear communication between clients and subcontractors for streamlined operations.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by delivering projects on time and within budget.
- Managed supply orders for efficient use of materials, reducing waste.
- Established long-lasting relationships with clients based upon reliability, quality and professionalism.
Logistics manager
Solace Utilities
Poole, Dorset
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Stakeholder for warehouse and logistics for a national Smart Meter installation company.
- Oversaw all stock flow processes ensuring efficient management and financial reporting for weekly meetings at board level.
- Liaised constantly with circa 25 field operatives ensuring no logistical downtime.
- Coordinated logistics operations according to stakeholder, supplier and client needs including decommissioning and returning customer owned assets
- Collaborated cross-functionally, fostering a cohesive working environment.
- Assessed risks within supply chain process to mitigate potential losses.
- Used analytical skills to troubleshoot operational issues resulting in smoother processes.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing product wastage.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by negotiating with suppliers.
- Collated logistics-related information for analysis and process improvement.
Finance manager
Utility Point
Poole, Dorset
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Finance manager for Utility Point, an energy suppler with circa 30,000 domestic and commercial customers.
- Managed a team of seven, reporting firstly into the Head of Finance and then directly into the Financial Director.
- Work allocation of the team included, invoicing, payments to suppliers and Ofgem, customer account management and ad hoc tasks.
- Analysed complex financial data, providing meaningful insights for company leadership.
- Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
- Trained staff on finance-related matters improving overall understanding and performance.
- Managed timely and accurate reporting of various financial transactions and information for detailed analysis.
- Liaised between finance department and other departments fostering inter-departmental collaboration.
Owner/Operator
Self Employed
Bournemouth, Dorset
02.2011 - 05.2020
- Coordinated construction projects from inception to completion for seamless execution.
- Facilitated clear communication between clients and subcontractors for streamlined operations.
- Adhered to local building regulations throughout all phases of construction ensuring legal compliance.
- Led teams of skilled tradespeople to meet project deadlines.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by delivering projects on time and within budget.
Tax and Legal Due Diligence Associate
JPMorgan Chase
Bournemouth, Dorset
03.2006 - 01.2011
- Completed full Tax and Due Diligence reviews of new and emerging markets for the Securities and Lending function of the global investment bank.
- Handled sensitive information with utmost confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills whilst handling complicated tax issues.
- Enhanced efficiency by reviewing and summarising legal documents.
- Attained timely completion of assigned tasks through diligent work ethic.
- Collaborated with legal teams for streamlined case management.
- Achieved thorough understanding of complex legal issues with detailed analysis.
- Identified potential risks by conducting comprehensive risk assessments.
Education
Chartered Tax Advisor - Taxation
Chartered Institute of Taxation
Nationally 03.2004 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Financial Studies
University of Exeter
Exeter 09.1997 - 06.2000
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking ability
- Decision-making expertise
- Business growth
- Regulatory adherence
- Cross-department collaboration
- Logistics strategy
Languages
French
Intermediate
French Creole
Elementary
Affiliations
- Owner of a carp fishing lake in France
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations manager
Northern Gas Heating
06.2025 - Current
Owner/Operator
Perriwood Limited
07.2022 - 06.2025
Logistics manager
Solace Utilities
01.2022 - 07.2022
Finance manager
Utility Point
05.2020 - 01.2022
Owner/Operator
Self Employed
02.2011 - 05.2020
Tax and Legal Due Diligence Associate
JPMorgan Chase
03.2006 - 01.2011
Chartered Tax Advisor - Taxation
Chartered Institute of Taxation
03.2004 - 02.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Financial Studies
University of Exeter
09.1997 - 06.2000