James Duncan

Experience

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  Sanofi

  Jun 1999 - Jun 2001

  Business Analyst

  Responsible for management information data quality in terms of timing and relevance by developing new technologies to improve the effectiveness of business analysis, including the computerisation and ongoing maintenance of a balanced scorecard. Also assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and long range forecasts.

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  Syntegra

  Jul 2001 - Jan 2003

  Business Analyst

  Led Due Diligence on the transition of telephony support to Syntegra from an incumbent supplier on the DWP account, ensuring continuity and quality of service. Subsequently contributed to proposals for service improvements, reducing overall spend on telephony and improving the service provided to DWP.

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  Culpitt Limited

  Mar 2003 - Jan 2004

  Management Accountant

  Responsible for product costing including the general catalogue and ad-hoc customer requests liaising with the Sales and Marketing team. Also played a key role in the development and implementation of a CRM solution for the entire organisation to capture customer requirements and underpin future internet sales venture.

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  Accenture

  Feb 2004 - Jun 2018

  Led the Accenture Finance team (onshore and offshore) in the execution of a large scale consulting contract for a Tier 1 Financial Services Banking client. This included closing the gaps between bottom up forecasts and top down targets, preparation of regional and global financial reports, pricing bespoke and complex projects with financial due diligence and ensuring accounting treatment is compliant with internal policies and US GAAP. Focused on a smooth and efficient close out of the client contract for a major Travel & Leisure company supporting the TUPE of staff to the client, managing complex supplier contract liability alongside the preparation of regular financial reports during the close out phase.

  • Accenture - Client Finance Management Lead

    Nov 2015 - Jun 2018

  • Deputy Client Finance Management Lead

    Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  • Unilever CFM

    Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Diageo CFM

    Nov 2006 - Jul 2011

  • NHS CFM

    Feb 2004 - Nov 2006
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  Cognifide

  Sept 2018 - Dec 2020

  Commercial Controller

  The Commercial Controller is the link between Finance and Client Teams overseeing the following:-Business Partnering: Provide commercial and financial advisory support to the board and client services team with responsibility for annual revenues £40mForecasting and Planning: Analyse historical performance and opportunity pipeline to set out the financial targets for the coming year in collaboration with the Chief Growth OfficerReporting: Report on and manage client project profitability to prevent margin dilution and oversee working capital reporting with a focus on improving customer collectionsCommercial Administration: Analyse and establish best business practice across the sales and delivery lifecycle Show less

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  Wunderman Thompson Technology

  Dec 2020 - now

  Commercial Controller

  The Commercial Controller is the link between Finance and Client Teams overseeing the following:-- Business Partnering: Provide commercial and financial advisory support to the board and client services team with responsibility for annual revenues £40m- Forecasting and Planning: Analyse historical performance and opportunity pipeline to set out the financial targets for the coming year in collaboration with the Chief Growth Officer- Reporting: Report on and manage client project profitability to prevent margin dilution and oversee working capital reporting with a focus on improving customer collections- Commercial Administration: Analyse and establish best business practice across the sales and delivery lifecycle Show less