Ketan Patel

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ABOUT KETAN PATEL

I am a Finance Director / CFO / Commercial Finance / Project Finance with a proven track record in implementing strong financial reporting capabilities and collaborating with a diverse range of cross-cultural stakeholders to enhance business performance, driving controlled, efficient, profitable multi-million-pound contract growth within Business Services. I apply 20+ years’ financial management experience to implement strong governance and controls, safeguarding organisational risk. I add value to contract performance by negotiating with customers and suppliers (supporting £20M and £40M contract wins, reducing supplier complexity and improving purchasing power).I business partner (with MD/COO/Board) to design, review and lead business transformation plans, underpinning company stability. Stand-out achievements include: leading operations/back-office restructure plan, saving £1.2M within 6 months and improving margin by 1%; implementing robust Cash Management plans, achieving cash conversion targets, decreasing provision and enhancing profit; and enhancing contract performance and supply chain value.I lead high-performing finance and support function (supply chain, IT and legal) teams to increase alignment, create synergies and future-proof productivity.Specialities Financial & Management Accounting Financial Forecasting & Modelling Budgeting/ Budgetary Control Cash Management Finance & Business Strategy Development KPI Risk Mitigation Team Leadership/Succession (up to 180 staff) Shared Service Centre (OTC / P2P) Supply Chain Management Business Partnering Client Contract Negotiations Contract Performance Improvement Business Case Development Business Continuity Planning Systems/Process Implementation Internal & External Stakeholder Engagement