A self-starter who has the ability to analyse complex operational processes and develop improvements yielding tangible benefits. Someone who is comfortable making decisions and working autonomously, as well as promoting teamwork within organisations. A leader, comfortable communicating and working at all levels from Strategic to hands-on.
Why are they a good candidate?
Has the ability (gained through a software development background) to develop and implement tailored solutions to complex issues across Finance, Operations and Project management. Has implemented bespoke systems into several companies, including Gating processes, Contract bidding and execution tools and reporting systems interfaced to ERP systems such as Sage or SAP. Has powerful Excel capabilities.
Developed a career from hands on (MEICA), through contract and project management into senior operational management (director level). Has a good insight into all aspects of operational, commercial, and financial reporting, building and implementing monitoring tools for KPI’s, SLA’s and QA/QC performance indicators, across highly regulated sectors such as Nuclear, O&G and Pharmaceutical.
3 greatest professional achievements:
- As Operations Director of a large construction firm building a high achieving team of managers where previously there had been in-fighting and a ‘bunker’ mentality.
- Developing and implementing bespoke Operational Gating processes into several SME’s allowing growth beyond the limits normally encountered where individual managers can no longer effectively monitor the day-to-day operational performance.
- Achieving significant margin improvement on projects whilst maintaining good working relationships with clients through a professional approach to contract and project management.
3 most important things about next move:
- A challenge – solving problems.
- The ability to implement changes where change is needed.
- The opportunity to become part of the solution to issues encountered and to bring my expertise to bear.