Norwich, England, United Kingdom
With over a decade of professional expertise, my core competencies include project management, cost optimization, and business development My mission is to drive operational excellence, ensure a safe work environment, and foster client relationships that align with our company's values and culture. I am committed to bringing a diverse perspective and experience to our team, which is crucial for sustainable growth and innovation. I've successfully managed health and safety protocols, cost estimations, and procurement processes. My direct involvement in business development, coupled with my responsibility for profit and loss, has been instrumental in negotiating contracts and tendering for projects, ultimately contributing to the company's success.
Utilise the knowledge going on product costing and manufacturing processes to develop and improve the standard costing and pricing system. Develop accurate costing and pricing by developing accurate BOMS for all products. Regular margin reviews to improve the business profitability. Develop the ERP system (Epicor Kinetic) to incorporate more system driven costings. To work with other departments to understand the impact of cost fluctuations. Present financial information to non-finance stakeholders. Undertake regular reviews of labour and overhead recovery rates and update as required. Support the Management Accountant in the end of month process.
Managed a seven-person production and site planning team, ensuring efficient scheduling and organisation. Oversaw health and safety protocols, including risk assessments and method statements, to maintain a safe work environment. Cost estimation and bid preparation for projects. Project management experience on construction projects. Manage costs and optimise project efficiency. Led procurement efforts, negotiating contracts for raw materials, machinery, and project assets to optimise costs and quality. Business development through direct sales and building relationships with clients. Tendering for projects, negotiating and planning. Profit and Loss responsibility. Including cash flow forecasting, budgeting and financial reports for the Management Team.
Managed the commercial department of four staff across three sites, analysing profitability and manufacturing costs to improve product profitability. Led contract negotiations on consignments, call offs, and large contracts, while procuring IT equipment and raw materials for manufacturing. Organised end-of-year stock counts, set sales budgets, and arranged shipments worldwide. Super user of the ERP Access Factory Master System. Training new staff.