Suhaib Akhtar
Head of Finance - Retail Operations @Thames Water
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Finance - Retail Operations @Thames Water
Senior finance leader driving business and financial performance through actively influencing senior stakeholders and the effective application and execution of insightful analytics- Develop performance reporting and forecasting based around the critical KPIs that drive financial outcomes. Use this reporting to track progress and advise senior stakeholders changing activities in support of performance improvement in line with targeted commitments- Partnering with the relevant Executive Leaders to develop, steer and successfully deliver actions to ensure financial and operational targets are delivered- Key contributor and adviser to the cross-functional business leaders on significant business change and the resultant financial consequences- Leadership accountability for creating an inclusive, engaging and positive working environment managing a team of 7 in a matrix structure, proactively identifying and developing talent- Role model collaborative ways of working and innovative problem resolution techniques across the retail finance and wider business teams- Leading on finance transformation projects; implementing a new financial planning system; embedding processes in line with best practice to create a culture of accountability- Oversight of appropriate due diligence procedures throughout the supplier and vendor onboarding journey
EDUCATION
University of Westminster
Bsc (Hons), Accounting with Management
ABOUT SUHAIB AKHTAR
A determined, conscientious, and dynamic Head of Finance / Finance Director with…
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