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William Bradley

Clitheroe,North West

Summary

Bringing a wealth of finance expertise cultivated over a decade in various roles, specializes in Finance Business Partnering, serving as a critical friend to stakeholders primarily across Corporate Services and the wider business. Recognised for active engagement with senior leadership, proactively challenging perspectives while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at all levels. As a trusted advisor on programme boards and steering committees for multi-million-pound projects, ensures financial integrity and alignment with organizational goals. Recognized for proactive and motivated leadership, excels in building robust relationships, enabling effective communication, and driving consensus among diverse stakeholders. With a core strength in fostering trust and collaboration, committed to delivering strategic insights and value-added solutions that propel business success.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Finance Business Partner

Department for Education
03.2021 - Current
  • Produced accurate financial reporting and provisioned appropriate management information.
  • Managed budgets and cashflow, income and expenditure accounts, financial ratios and statutory accounts.
  • Prepared and issued weekly company cash movement to senior management team.
  • Reviewed budgets periodically and forecasted throughout year to support Operations team.
  • Built and maintained collaborative working relationships with non-financial colleagues.
  • Provided strong management of finance team, meeting high-quality service standards, KPIs and deadlines.
  • Supported budget holders and other operational managers to improve financial efficiency.
  • Prepared consolidated monthly management accounts and flash reports.
  • Undertook regular forecast variance analysis in conjunction with budget holders.
  • Liaised with budget holders with monthly reporting to understand variances.
  • Advised senior managers on complex financial issues.

Deputy Finance Business Partner

Department For Education
05.2018 - 03.2021

Finance Business Partner Support Officer

Department For Education
01.2018 - 05.2018

Teachers Pensions Scheme Officer

Department for Education
09.2016 - 12.2017

Financial Accounting Support Officer

Department for Education
09.2015 - 09.2016

Cash management officer

Department for Education
09.2014 - 09.2015

Education

NVQ Level 1 - Management Accounting

Chartered Institution of Management Accountants

Skills

  • Cashflow forecasting
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • MI reporting
  • Management accounting
  • Financial reporting and analysis

Timeline

Finance Business Partner

Department for Education
03.2021 - Current

Deputy Finance Business Partner

Department For Education
05.2018 - 03.2021

Finance Business Partner Support Officer

Department For Education
01.2018 - 05.2018

Teachers Pensions Scheme Officer

Department for Education
09.2016 - 12.2017

Financial Accounting Support Officer

Department for Education
09.2015 - 09.2016

Cash management officer

Department for Education
09.2014 - 09.2015

NVQ Level 1 - Management Accounting

Chartered Institution of Management Accountants
William Bradley