John Beardsworth

Experience

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  British Army

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Infantry Officer

  Led and managed a 35-strong Platoon in the build-up to and throughout front line combat operations in Afghanistan. Subsequently co-ordinated 120-strong multi-disciplinary department. Responsible for meeting training targets and maintaining operational effectiveness.

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  PwC

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Senior Associate

  ACA qualified accountant with 15 first-time passes.

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  AstraZeneca

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Group FP&A Manager

  Providing long-term financial analysis to the board and other senior stakeholders

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  Abcam

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2024

  Leading complex global projects. Balancing resources and risks to deliver strategic success through optimal decision making across the strategic programs that will drive Abcam's growth Financial problem-solving across various areas including rebuilding of forecasting and reporting of custom and licensing business, implementation of project reporting, M&A valuations, rebuilding the 5 year financial plan to ensure strategic financial aligment

  • Portfolio/Programme Manager

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Finance Business Partner - Commercial

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2021
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  M Group

  Aug 2024 - now

  Senior Manager, Group FP&A

  Leading all Group financial planning processes.