Ian Ditchfield

Experience

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  The AA

  Sept 2001 - Dec 2004

  North Region Finance Manager

  Responsible for the production of monthly financial packs, 5 year strategic plan, annual budgets and forecasts for 5 sub regions. Present monthly results and distil key messages to regional management teams.

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  Lifestyle Services Group

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2007

  Commercial Finance Manager

  Responsible for product and contract insight and the identification and delivery of value adding initiatives. Ensure that financial plans and forecasts were updated to accurately reflect all change initiatives.

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  ALFRED MCALPINE ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED

  Apr 2007 - Oct 2007

  Financial Controller

  Responsible for divisional financial controls, production and presentation of results to Senior Management team, progress implementation of Oracle, liaison with Auditors around year end matters, submission of quarterly VAT returns.

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  Santander UK

  Nov 2007 - now

  Responsible for day to day lead on several Finance change projects (cloud technology/regulatory/capital) within the Corporate Bank. This involved close liaison with internal service providers and a thorough understanding of key stakeholder needs. Responsible for the provision of performance MI across Santander Commercial, Corporate, Business Bank and provide senior management with a holistic view across all business units and identify any operational "hot spots" and material trends Responsible for the provision of in depth sales analysis and business partnered the Business Banking Direct Sales team to exceed their business targets in addition to capturing a number of industry wide awards (Business Money Facts),

  • Finance Manager (Projects)

    Jan 2014 - now

  • Business Performance & MI Manager

    Oct 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Senior Analysis & Support Manager

    Nov 2007 - Sept 2011