Gary Baxter
Ramsey,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Accomplished Senior Management Accountant/Finance Analyst with a decade of experience in the NHS, transitioning to the private sector.
Skilled in financial analysis and forecasting, supporting strategic decisions with data insights.
Proven ability to identify trends, optimize budgets, and streamline financial operations.
Effective communicator, delivering clear recommendations to drive results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Finance Manager
The Lettings Hub
Peterborough
03.2026 - Current
- Contractor
- Assisted in automating insurance processes using Excel and AI to enhance daily operations and month-end activities.
- Reviewed controls and provided suggestions for improvements to meet audit requirements.
- Created customised reports utilising integrated BI tools.
Advanced Finance Analyst
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
10.2022 - 10.2025
- Generated monthly and year-end closing statements, guaranteeing precision in financial reporting.
- Presented detailed financial reports to senior management facilitating informed decision-making.
- Constructed financial models for forecasting future trends, bolstering strategic planning initiatives.
- Performed variance analysis to pinpoint discrepancies and propose corrective measures.
- Optimised accounting procedures, improving efficiency in data recording and reporting.
- Mentored finance team members, including placement students, nurturing an environment of continuous improvement.
- Simplified complex financial concepts for non-finance professionals.
- Developed strong relationships with budget holders to enhance collaboration.
- Restructured clinical services with emphasis on quality improvement.
- Led multiple projects across the trust, creating an Excel-based establishment control tool for budget holders, now implemented in other trusts.
- Collaborated with internal and external auditors to identify and mitigate risks.
Acting Head of Management Accounts
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Directed financial operations, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to realise business objectives.
- Compiled comprehensive financial reports for Directors, highlighting performance against key indicators.
- Participated in clinical operations board meetings, providing rationale for financial changes, to non-executive directors.
Senior Management Accountant
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
07.2018 - 10.2022
- Oversaw finances for division of services, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
- Conducted monthly budget holder meetings to discuss performance metrics with senior management.
- Managed outsourced payroll contract, optimizing internal processes for efficiency.
Management Accountant
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed small portfolio of services.
- Posted monthly journals and reviewed accounts using swing and variance analysis.
- Created dashboards for budget holders to facilitate informed decision-making.
Assistant Financial Accountant
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
02.2016 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with NHS Trusts to ensure accuracy during Agreement of Balances exercise.
- Managed Sales ledger, assisting management accountants in invoice processing.
- Developed automated schedule for routine contract income to enhance efficiency.
Finance Assistant
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
St Ives, Cambridgeshire
10.2015 - 02.2016
- Oversaw key elements of statutory accounting function to ensure compliance.
- Managed the authorised signatory database for the trust.
- Developed a lease car schedule, including monthly journals and reconciliations.
- Ensured efficiency of outsourced purchase ledger team, facilitating timely invoice payments through budget holder communication.
Fraud Analyst
TSYS
Coventry, Warwickshire
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Conducted thorough investigations of customer accounts to verify legitimacy and prevent unauthorized access.
- Engaged customers to identify potential fraud and gather necessary information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Accounting
Coventry University
Coventry2014
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Variance analysis
- Financial modeling
- Performance monitoring
- Mentoring and coaching
- Excel proficiency
- Strategic problem-solving
- Financial trend analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial management
- Corporate finance
- MS Office Suite
- Month-end reconciliations
- Oracle Accounting Software
- Building strong working relationships
- Continual Improvement
- Recently started using Power BI
- Full Driving Licence
Certification
- Part ACCA Qualified - Professional Level
Hobbies and interests
- Chairman of St Ives & Warboys Cricket Club
- Qualified Level 2 Football Coach
Timeline
Commercial Finance Manager
The Lettings Hub
03.2026 - Current
Acting Head of Management Accounts
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
12.2023 - 03.2024
Advanced Finance Analyst
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
10.2022 - 10.2025
Senior Management Accountant
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
07.2018 - 10.2022
Management Accountant
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
07.2016 - 07.2018
Assistant Financial Accountant
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
02.2016 - 07.2016
Finance Assistant
Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
10.2015 - 02.2016
Fraud Analyst
TSYS
10.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business and Accounting
Coventry University