Phil Spall

Chief Digital Officer (CDO) @National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)

Northampton, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jun 2025 — Present

Chief Digital Officer (CDO) @National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)

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EDUCATION

2000 — 2011

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

FCMA, Accountancy

1988 — 1990

University of Northampton

HNC, Business & Finance

SKILLS

Operational ExcellenceLeadershipOperational Due DiligenceBusiness ProcessRevenue EnhancementRetailStatutory AccountingFinancial ReportingManagement ConsultingWorking Capital ManagementHospitalityFinancial AnalysisBusiness PlanningOperational EfficiencyGross MarginCash Flow ForecastingIntegration of Acquired BusinessesManagementCorporate GovernanceFinanceAcquisition IntegrationOperational StrategyStrategyStrategic PlanningInternational FinancePeople DevelopmentBusiness AcquisitionRestaurantsFood & BeverageBusiness TransformationPricing StrategyBusiness Process ImprovementOperational RiskStrategic Financial PlanningBusiness AnalysisLeisureCapital BudgetingFinancial ModelingFinancial AccountingKey Account Management

ABOUT PHIL SPALL

Accomplished and assured in executive roles working across B2B, B2C, private, public and not for profit sectors in the UK and internationally. A hands on analytical but innovative and forward-thinking business partnering Finance leader who is able to contribute to the success of the wider strategic and operational agenda by developing back office strategies that drive top and bottom line growth and support front office operating model transformation. Key Achievements include:Developed strategy and led a cross functional team to deliver business case and rollout of M&S Simply Food across UK Motorway network (sales growth +30%).(Moto Hospitality).Delivered revenue growth (20%) and operating profit growth (40%) over 18 months business transformation and change project.(British Standards UK). Turnaround of SAAS product over 12-18 months, transitioned from capital licence & maintenance financial model to subscription based revenue model and implemented rollout plan across EMEA region.(British Standards EMEA).Implemented an EMEA wide strategy delivering a new shared services operating model, identified and targeted investment markets and directed local management. Achieved 20% sales growth and +10% CAGR profit growth over 2 years.(British Standards EMEA).Defined control procedures, operational training manuals and transaction flow charts to streamline processes delivering annual sustainable efficiencies of £2.5m operating margin.(Moto Hospitality).Implemented a multi year procurement strategy, delivered annual savings of £0.8m.(David Ross).Formulated and implemented a Business Services and Digital Infrastructure strategy delivering annual efficiencies of £0.8m.(David Ross).

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