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| email: keith.bakerservices@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.theinnovativeexecutive.co.uk |
Keith Baker: Interim executive specialising in local government, Finance and cross-functional transformation programmes. Typically his assignments are with organizations undergoing business change, including local government. He leverages his Finance and programme/project management designations, together with his experience managing change assignments, to deliver a step change in capability and improved performance.
Call Keith on 0777 1870628 |
Focus on providing added value to clients. Logical, analytical and pragmatic approach to problem resolution. Well-developed interpersonal skills to lead and mentor individuals or teams to a step change in capability. These strengths used to foster "fresh thinking", innovation and best practice within client organisations. |
Interim, local government, public sector, private sector, project manager, programme manager, business process re-engineering, modernisation, shared services, change executive, MSP, PRINCE2, FCCA, qualified accountant, transformation, IFRS conversion, business change, organisational change,SAP |
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| Serco |
Major provider of support services to Government organisations |
| Customer Services Direct |
Joint venture partnership between BT, Suffolk CC and Mid Suffolk DC |
| London Borough of Merton |
London Borough council |
| Pattonair |
Value-added distribution & outsourcing services to aerospace and defence markets |
| Novar plc |
Manufacturer & supplier of products and services to construction industry |
| HM Land Registry |
Self-financing Government agency for land registration system in England & Wales |
| Equant |
Network provider of IP and data services to global businesses |
| Duracell Batteries |
Manufacturer of performance alkaline batteries & other portable power sources |
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| Mar 2008 - Jun 2008
Serco
Finance Manager - Resolved financial issues on a £50m infrastructure contract that were inhibiting service delivery to MOD. Led recovery plan to ensure continuity of supply chain, assessed internal controls and implemented improvements, reviewed data capture and interface between local job costing and SAP systems for accuracy and data reliability
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Oct 2006 - May 2007 Customer Services Direct
Project Manager - Delivered a step change in capability in the financial control of a fixed asset portfolio valued at £1.9bn (95% of balance sheet value) to address weaknesses identified by external auditors
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Jul 2005 - Sep 2006 London Borough of Merton
Transition Manager - Developed and led the strategy for restructuring and modernising the Finance department. Created a more effective resource distribution and leveraged a new e-Procurement system
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Oct 2004 - Apr 2005 Pattonair
Financial Controller - Led the relocation and integration of the finance function of the French subsidiary into the UK parent organisation. Consulted with suppliers to maintain supply chain and ensure no business interruption
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Aug 2003 - Apr 2004 Novar plc
BPR Manager - Designed and implemented a single set of end-to-end business processes for use in the Finance Service Centre. New procedures audited by Deloittes and assessed as best practice
Transition Manager - Led automation of invoice processing initiative for top ten suppliers. Secured supplier buy-in and agreement to absorb development costs. Introduced procurement initiatives to achieve >95% first time invoice matching
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Aug 2002 - Apr 2003 HM Land Registry
Change Manager - Managed the change management implications of the implementation of the Oracle core finance modules in 24 regional Land Registry offices. Elevated project awareness to a corporate level by surveying key stakeholders. Developed and implemented communication plan
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Feb 2000 - Jun 2000 Equant
Transition Manager - Integrated the Finance functions of the largest UK subsidiary into the European Shared Service Centre (ESSC). Facilitated employee and supplier compliance with new electronic PO and expense processes to improve process conformance within business to 90%
Jan 1999 - May 1999 Equant
Transition Manager - Completed the "As Is" analysis of legacy systems for the Procurement and Employee expense functions for two French business divisions prior to transition into ESSC. Improved organisational effectiveness by 10% through documentation and flow charting of these processes
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Apr 1998 - Nov 1998 Duracell Batteries
European Financial Controller - Managed the financial reporting for European HQ and 14 European subsidiaries. Implemented HQ budgeting and forecasting processes to promote cost ownership amongst 25 cost centre managers to ensure no budget overspends
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| 2000 - 2002 RADIANZ European Controller
1999 - 2000 VISUA Finance Director
1991 - 1998 PICTURETEL European Controller
1990 - 1991 SYNON Treasurer
1986 - 1990 LEGENT International Controller
1980 - 1985 TERADYNE
1983 - 1985 Systems Accountant
1980 - 1982 Regional Accountant
1978 - 1980 MSJ OVERSEAS Management Accountant
1976 - 1978 SULZER BROTHERS Assistant Accountant
1973 - 1976 FOOD CONTAINERS Trainee Accountant
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| Personal Details |
Contact Mobile 0777 1870628
Email: keith.baker@bslimited.freeserve.co.uk
Residence Farnham, Surrey
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| Qualifications |
FCCA, Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
MSP and PRINCE2 registered Practitioner
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