Claire McAleenan
Head of Cost Planning @NatWest Group
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Cost Planning @NatWest Group
CEO-3 level role reporting monthly to Exco-Lead on cost transformation for NatWest plc - after multiple years of failing to meet cost targets I implemented turnaround and cost targets met in 20••••24-Transformed bank to be more efficient for both our customers and employees-Ran the annual cost budget process with finance colleagues across NWG-Oversight of ~£7bn cost budget annually and resource targets-Drove efficiencies to reduce costs-Oversight of change programme to deliver Ulster Bank exit from Republic of Ireland market.
EDUCATION
Queens University, Belfast
Bachelor's degree, Accounting with French
Chartered Accountants Ireland
Chartered accountant
ABOUT CLAIRE MCALEENAN
Highly motivated PwC trained Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience-Successful track record of improving business performance, driving strategy and delivering successful transformational change across Ulster Bank and NatWest-Oversaw recent cost transformation programme enabling NatWest PLC to meet cost targets. Managing c£7bn budget-Comprehensive commercial knowledge built up following 8 years of delivering Corporate Finance solutions as a Corporate Relationship Manager/Restructuring expert in Ulster Bank across a variety of sectors including Property, Energy and FMCG-Demonstrates effective communication skills and strong Stakeholder management skills which drive ability to influence and negotiate-Experienced relationship management and team leadership capabilities-Member of NatWest Northern Ireland Regional Board demonstrates my commitment to engaging with colleagues, customers and communities to support delivery of purpose led strategy across Northern IrelandDriven by improving financial performance, solving complex problems and leading teams to succeed.Please get in touch if you\'d like to hear more.
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