I am currently employed at Amey Ltd on the Staffordshire Highways contract to aid and advise on compliance with ISO 9001 (Quality Management), 14001 (Environmental Management) and 45001 (Health & Safety). The role involves assisting in the implementation of a new group management information system that complies with the above standards and covers the requirements of BSI. Duties include:• Ensuring all processes and procedures are robust and compliant• Develop new processes and be responsible for pre-and post-implementation• Compiling appropriate documentation to comply with BSI audits• Direct central admin staff on implementation and compliance tasks• Hold management meetings and give feedback on compliance and quality issues

During my time at the SRA within the Cost Recovery Team within Client Protection who are responsible for pursing solicitors for a range of costs and internal fines on behalf of the SRA. I was relied upon to provide accurate financial reports to identify the outstanding debt that each client owes. I was responsible for providing confidence in the debt figures so that the team can focus on recovering the debt, leading to greater recoveries.This requires liaising with all areas of Client Protection, and Finance, to resolve queries. Part of my mandate is to critically review current processes and implement innovative solutions to process issues. Duties Included:• Responsible for ownership and the processing and accurate posting in both AX and Doxis of payments (both Compensation Fund and Statutory Trust)• Systematically monitoring and reconciling AX Projects for the Cost Recovery Team (CRT) • Managing queries from stakeholders in respect of payment timescales, managing expectations through liaison with Finance• Providing reconciliation of financial information relating to Client Protection through liaison with Finance colleagues• Monitoring of Cost Recovery Instalment payers• Assisting the CRT Manager in dealing with other appropriate projects• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery• Proactively identifying areas for financial process improvement and making proposals to management for implementation• Extrapolating and interpreting relevant financial information and display in accurate written reports relevant to appropriate stakeholders

I previously worked within The Insolvency Service helping modify P2P processes and writing MI reports for the Commercial and Procurement function. Due to a restructure 12 months prior to joining, no suitable MI was being produced or no processes in place to enable this MI to be accurately presented or collected. A key part of the role is to determine how the system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the economy will affect outcomes. Within the role I have used my In-depth experience of analysing and interpreting complex information and presenting it in a simplified manner. Duties included: • Mapping and reviewing procurement process and flows, GAP analysis.• Analysing data and workflow to determine which course of action will correct the business problem. • Category management of existing contracts• Involvement in the development and maintenance of procurement template documentation• Contributing and inputting into commercial and procurement planning, and strategy development.• Ensuring deadlines for reporting are met, and data is accurate• Development and maintenance of existing and future contracts and spend information systems and performance reporting.• Ensure KPI’s are Identified effectively measured and met

I worked within Capita PIP helping give assurance on the business functions involved with providing PIP assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in Wales, the West Midlands and the East Midlands. One of the main skills of being a Business Analyst is to have the ability to investigate systems that are in place and make a judgment on how effective they are and in turn draw conclusions and make recommendations. The role required a cool head, good colleague relationships and above all, a constant high level of enthusiasm to the job and attention to detail. Duties included: • Liaising with group internal audit• Maintaining the risk register • Updating CASPER accident records• Visiting clinical sites and ensuring that they are fit for purpose• Giving contractual assurance on queries from other departments

I dealt with the general day to day Commercial aspect of subcontractors for the £400M S&C Northern alliance rail track renewal project. The job involved being able to manage and prioritise my time effectively and having the ability to liaise with various subcontractors and staff at the three main depots located around the country. This involved traveling to these locations on a regular basis. My general day to day duties included:• Liaising with each depots Quantity Surveyor, monitor job costs and progress against budget. • Ensuring that valuations/orders are submitted on time so that appropriate accruals can be made. • Agency staff are checked and signed off to release payment in conjunction with the Quantity Surveyor. • Ensuring all variations are identified. • Ensuring records of contract agreements are up to date and in line with company policy

I was employed as an Accountant/Business Analyst by Birmingham City Council, and I held this post for the past 10 years. I was solely responsible for the monitoring and regulation of three separate budgets for the Local Services Department of over £42 million, these are; Street Cleansing Budget for Birmingham City Council, and the Recycling/Refuse Collection Budget. A large proportion of my work involved analysing the individual cost centres within the budgets, particularly how they are compiled against the income available and producing estimated /forecast expenditure. As with most organisations budget, the main expenditure is employee costs / salaries. Other large areas of expenditure within my budgets include premises, transport and supplies and services.I was also responsible for organising and holding one to one monthly meetings with the budget holders, many of these individuals are in high positions within the Council and it is my job to communicate effectively to ensure that costs are monitored and overspends are investigated. Reports and budget monitoring is also produced and presented to Councillors for decision making purposes. As an experienced member of team, I was often called upon for advice and training of fellow colleagues. I also deputise for my immediate line manager in meetings and presentations when he is on leave or absent.Duties also Include:• Preparing Budget re-profiles • Putting Journals on the system for external/internal recharge income• Preparation and processing of budget Virements • Preparing cost analysis reports for the budget holders• Preparing local government returns on financial performance• Year-end/month end accruals • Reconciling monitoring statements• Carrying out high level costing exercises • Meeting budget holders to discuss findings and give advice on expenditure and effects on service delivery

As an auditor, I was required to juggle several large jobs at once, monitor time on jobs and meet several performance indicators, and this required excellent organisation skills. The role in general was on the Schools team but every so often I was called upon to investigate internal fraud within the City Council. One of the main skills of being an auditor is to have the ability to investigate systems that are in place and make a judgment on how effective they are and in turn draw conclusions and make recommendations. The role required a cool head, good colleague relationships and above all, a constant high level of enthusiasm to the job and attention to detail.Duties Included:• Constructing audit planning memorandum• Formulating audit tests • Conducting pre/post-audit meetings with section heads • Testing and evaluating procedures out on site • Formulating conclusions on what was found and reporting on them

Working and learning on the job as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor I was training to manage all costs relating to the construction of Social Housing. One of my key tasks as a Trainee Surveyor was to minimise the costs of Housing projects that I worked on and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. This included Client and statutory building regulations for Social Housing.I was usually involved in a project from the start, helping the lead surveyor prepare estimates and costs of the work the work required in line with the agreed schedule of works. When I was required to I assisted the lead surveyor keep track of any variations and cost any additional work required off contract.