Oracle NEP
Syed Muhammed Tabish
Commercial Finance Business Partner
Luton
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Commercial Finance Leader with over 13 years of NHS finance experience, specialising in high-value contract management, ICT contract oversight, and commercial business partnering. Expert in managing complex portfolios exceeding £250m, including PFI, IFSA, ITCA, and ICT contracts. Adept at delivering strategic financial advice, risk management, and leading budget setting, forecasting, and performance reporting. Demonstrates strong leadership in managing and mentoring multi-disciplinary finance teams, fostering professional growth and driving a high-performance culture. Highly skilled at translating complex data into actionable insights for executive decision-making.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Commercial Finance Business Partner
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
12.2024 - Current
- Lead strategic financial management and business partnering for a £250m+ commercial portfolio including PFI, IFSA, ITCA, and ICT contracts.
- Oversee end-to-end contract management for ICT services, ensuring financial performance, service level compliance, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with Executive Directors, Operational Leads, and external contractors to provide strategic financial advice on business cases, investment decisions, and contract variations.
- Lead the Trust's monthly financial performance cycle for Commercial Services, providing in-depth analysis, forecasting, and Board-level reporting.
- Develop, review, and challenge financial models for new service developments, commercial projects, and contract extensions.
- Drive the delivery of Commercial CIPs and support cross-functional teams to identify and realise savings opportunities.
- Implement improved contract monitoring and forecasting tools to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and financial control across commercial portfolios.
Commercial Finance Manager (Contracts)
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
03.2020 - 11.2024
- Managed financial reporting and performance oversight for KFM, PFI, and ICT contracts worth over £250m.
- Played a key role in setting the annual Commercial budget, engaging with Divisional Directors and senior Trust stakeholders to align financial plans with operational priorities.
- Led month-end reporting processes, providing variance analysis, risk assessments, and performance forecasts to Executive leadership.
- Supported complex contract negotiations and produced detailed commercial business cases assessing financial viability, return on investment, and risk exposure.
- Developed new Excel-based financial models and automated reporting tools, improving efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Collaborated with Operational and Contracting teams to ensure contract compliance, income maximization, and timely resolution of financial disputes.
- Provided financial coaching and training to non-financial managers, improving budgetary control and financial awareness across the Division.
- Monitored CIP delivery against targets and supported corrective action planning where necessary.
- Enhanced internal controls through the implementation of robust policies and procedures.
- Streamlined financial processes for better efficiency and accuracy in reporting.
- Improved budgeting process by automating data aggregation from various sources.
Commercial Finance Analyst (Contracts)
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Produced detailed commercial management reports for contractor performance.
- Supported development of commercial models and financial forecasts.
- Provided financial input for contract negotiations and business case development.
Finance Manager - Research & Innovation
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Provided financial leadership and strategic advice for research portfolios.
- Managed forecasting, performance reporting and compliance for R&I budgets.
- Collaborated with senior operational teams to optimize income generation opportunities.
Senior Management Accountant - Research & Innovation
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Led budget control, forecasting and financial reporting for the Research division.
- Developed and implemented financial reporting tools for internal stakeholders.
- Worked closely with operational leads to manage income and expenditure performance.
Education
BA (Hons) - Business Studies - Professional Accounting
University of Westminster
London, United Kingdom 01.2009 - 01.2013
Skills
Strategic Planning
Contract Management
Cost management
Variance analysis
Decision support
Financial budgeting
Verbal and written communication
Portfolio management
Improvement recommendations
Financial analysis
Mentoring and training
Financial modeling
Continuous improvement
Financial management
Cost accounting
Business forecasting
Stakeholder management
Coaching and training
Financial audits
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Team management
Problem-solving abilities
Financial analysis and reporting
Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Led successful budget setting process across £250m+ commercial portfolio.
- Streamlined PFI monthly reporting, reducing reporting time by 30%.
- Developed new contract monitoring framework improving financial control.
- Delivered Commercial CIP plans contributing to significant Trust-wide savings.
Training
- Advanced NHS Financial Reporting - NHS Leadership Academy
- Contract & Commercial Management - NHS Finance Skills Development Network
- Advanced Excel for Financial Modelling - NHS Digital Training Programme
Software
Aptos
REDA
Business Objects
Agresso
Integra
MS Excel
MS Word
MS Powerpoint
Timeline
Commercial Finance Business Partner
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
12.2024 - Current
Commercial Finance Manager (Contracts)
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
03.2020 - 11.2024
Commercial Finance Analyst (Contracts)
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
08.2019 - 02.2020
Finance Manager - Research & Innovation
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
07.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Management Accountant - Research & Innovation
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
09.2015 - 07.2017
BA (Hons) - Business Studies - Professional Accounting
University of Westminster
01.2009 - 01.2013
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