Mr Darren Richardson ACMA CGMA BA (Hons)
Ashford,Kent
Summary
A qualified and accomplished finance professional, with extensive experience in the healthcare industry and a proven track-record in providing first-class financial information and advice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Finance Business Partner
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Aylesford, Kent
07.2023 - Current
- Created and presented accurate, detailed and robust financial forecasts.
- Provided costing information for new service developments.
- Reduced budget variances with tighter control measures in place.
- Identified areas for cost reduction through thorough expenditure review.
Management Accountant
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Gillingham, Kent
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
- Improved accuracy of financial reports with detailed data analysis.
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Conducted regular variance analyses to identify potential areas of concern.
Management Accountant
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Aylesford, Kent
12.2018 - 08.2021
- Prepared and developed monthly management packs, accounts and KPIs.
- Completed external returns to various regulatory bodies.
- Analysed budgets and financial projections for accurate reporting of company performance.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication for effective budgeting and forecasting.
Management Accountant
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Hastings, East Sussex
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
- Conducted regular variance analyses to identify potential areas of concern.
- Provided line management to the Assistant Management Accountant.
- Worked with other departments to develop service line reporting.
Assistant Management Accountant
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Aylesford, Kent
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Compiled financial data and prepared reports for accounting leadership review and use.
- Performed variance analysis between actual and forecasted figures to identify potential areas of concern or improvement.
- Created new processes to increase productivity.
- Resolved invoice queries by liaising with external organisations.
Education
CIMA Professional Qualification - Chartered Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
London 01/2015 - 01/2022
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
London 10/2013 - 03/2014
Master of Arts - Business Studies With A Year In Industry
University Of Kent
Canterbury, Kent 09/2009 - 07/2013
Skills
- Advanced MS Excel knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Data analysis
- Decision making
- Ethical conduct
- Financial forecasting
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Month-end close management
- Process improvement
- Risk management
- Sales and purchase ledgers
- Variance analysis
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Certification
The Edward Jenner Certificate - An Introduction To Personal Development
NHS Leadership Academy
Issued December 2024
Languages
English
Native
Affiliations
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
Accomplishments
HFMA KSS Finance Team Of The Year 2016
Timeline
Associate Finance Business Partner
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
07.2023 - Current
Management Accountant
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
08.2021 - 06.2023
Management Accountant
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
12.2018 - 08.2021
Management Accountant
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
08.2017 - 12.2018
Assistant Management Accountant
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
01.2015 - 08.2017
The Edward Jenner Certificate - An Introduction To Personal Development
NHS Leadership Academy
Issued December 2024
CIMA Professional Qualification - Chartered Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
01/2015 - 01/2022
CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting - Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
10/2013 - 03/2014
Master of Arts - Business Studies With A Year In Industry
University Of Kent
09/2009 - 07/2013
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