Nigel Wright

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ABOUT NIGEL WRIGHT

Senior Commercial Business Partner for Wincanton Dedicated Grocery on the CO-OP contract.Previously based at the Asda distribution centre in Doncaster. Responsible for the 3 operations Wincanton run as part of the Asda contract in Doncaster, Rochdale and Larne.I was the finance lead on the DHSC contract based at ASDA Doncaster - distributing COVID LFD tests nationwide as part of the national effort to bring the pandemic under control.I was also responsible for and the finance team at the Trax park site in Doncaster who provide operations for Husqvarna, Tripp Suitcases and Unilever.Interim Commercial Analyst at Adare SEC, setting the sales and margin budget for the 2018/19 financial year.A fundamental part of the team that set up a new national sofa retailer,\'Fabb Sofas\' with Lord Kirkham and a number of ex DFS directors. Set up of 9 stores and associated supply chain in just 18 months with turnover exceeding £50m. Business Intelligence Analyst using the IBM Cognos platform to produce meaningful, accurate Management Information to drive strategic decision making at all levels throughout DFS. My accounting knowledge, Excel skills and logical thinking meant I was instrumental in major investigations into accounting issues and the rebuilding of legacy reports. Finance Manager to both Supply Chain and the Marketing functions of DFS.(DFS had one of the largest marketing spends in the UK at £90m+). I was responsible for cost management, weekly and monthly reporting, forecasting and budgeting. This included business partnering all budget holders and designing simple spreadsheets for them to monitor and control actual spend v budget.Part of the team that Introduced finance business partnering at DFS Furniture.I pride myself on my excellent work ethic. I am approachable, friendly and always willing to help, support and develop others.CIMA Qualified: ACMA, CGMASpecialties: FinanceAdvanced ExcelRelationship Building - Both internal and externalProject Management Financial InvestigationData AnalysisSystemsH & SIBM Cognos - Report StudioMicrosoft Dynamics NavOracleShipping / importing