Simon Lindley

Experience

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  KPMG

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1998

  Audit/ Special Projects/ Consulting/ Operational Research (Data Analytics)

  Initially trained and worked as a Chartered Accountant in the Manchester office working on special projects such as; de-merger of ICI, bid defence work, successful TV franchise application, due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Later working in Management Consultancy in London, carrying out business analysis and reporting work, primarily based in an Operations Research (Analytics) group. This included leading analysis and business case development work for successful business transformation projects with KPMG's specialist Business Transformation team.Transformation projects included Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), Finance function transformation, ERP implementation and major outsourcing projects. Show less

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  Vanco

  Jan 1998 - Feb 1999

  Business Development and Project Management at Tech start up

  Business development and project management role at this Technology start up. Working with marketing, operations and technical staff to design, market and sell technical and commercial solutions tailored to new customer needs and opportunities.

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  Informa

  Feb 1999 - Jun 2009

  Consulting Director

  Consulting Director for a specialist Business Transformation team within the Informa GroupSelling, leading and delivering IT, finance function and back office transformation projects such as: IT systems selection, IT outsourcing, shared services, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and finance function transformation and analytics. This included strategy work, performance reviews, process re-engineering, supplier and systems selection, commercial negotiation and implementation support.Also supporting marketing strategy and implementation in terms of events, publications, award entries, speaking at conferences, publishing articles on relevant subjects.Projects included:- Leading a shared services initiative for the Energy Industry- Business transformation for a major Outsourcing business- Performance improvement review for a major Airline- Operations improvement and outsourcing for a number of major UK retailers- Finance function transformation for Oil and Gas industry client- Performance reviews and improvement projects with local government and Not for Profits Show less

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  Sourcing Advisory

  Jun 2009 - Oct 2014

  Consulting Director

  Commercial, project/ program management and implementation of: - IT and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)- Shared Services- Systems and Services selection- Contract and supplier management from sourcing strategy through design, tendering, measurement, operational management to renewal/ re-negotiation/ terminationProjects included:- Commercial and program management for the implementation of SAP CRM and ERP (with improved reporting and analytics) for a European retailer- Commercial review and negotiation support for a major HR transformation- Commercial and vendor management including contract renegotiations, sourcing strategy and implementation for an international Professional Services business Show less

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  Institute of Business Analytics (IBA)

  Jan 2013 - now

  Head of Analytics

  The Institute of Business Analytics (IBA) creates training content and carries out certification of successful trainees who pass the project assessment part of its Business Analytics Certificate courses. In operation since 2007 it is a leader in the specialist focus of business analytics and reporting for finance functions and staff.- Created courses in Data Visualisation and Dashboards (i2VSA), Data Analytics and the future of finance, Analytics and Dashboards using Modern Excel- Currently working on reworking courses and moving training to a new online training platform for remote learningContact: simon.lindley@transformationanalytics.comNote: IBA is a related company to Transformation Analytics (which delivers training using IBA course content, carries out projects and provides analytics services). Show less

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  Transformation Analytics

  Oct 2015 - now

  Head of Analytics

  A specialist in data analytics, with expertise in both technical implementation and training. Designing, leading and delivering successful analytics projects across Asia, Europe, North and South America. This experience provides valuable context and relevance to the design and teaching of his international analytics courses in Business Intelligence, Visual and Predictive Analytics.Analytics Training:Providing training in analytics for finance and business professionals through Accounting Institutes such as CPA Australia (across Asia), NBA (Netherlands), CPA Ontario in Canada and AICPA- CIMA in US/ worldwide. Training is also provided to Corporate Clients worldwide and to Individuals through remote learning. A key focus for all his training is to encourage and lead participants to successfully apply what they learnt as change agents in their own organisations.Analytics Projects and Programs include:- Forecasting and financial projection modelling for Manufacturing and Pharmaceuticals businesses- Business simulation for performance and risk assessment- Developing Business Intelligence (BI), Dashboard and reporting solutions for Electronics, Technology, Manufacturing and Financial Services businesses Show less