Richard Wright

Experience

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  Majestic Wine Warehouses Ltd

  Nov 2001 - Feb 2011

  Sales Support Manager & Senior Corporate Operations Manager

  Sales Support Manager 2008 - 2011- Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Direct Marketing, Project Management, Budget Creation & Tracking, Track Performance to KPIsSenior Corporate Operations Manager 2006 - 2008- Warehouse Management, Team Leadership, Forecasting, Stock Management, H&S, Fleet Management, Financial ConsolidationStore Manager- Strong Sales Performance to KPIs, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Judging Member at London International Wine Challenge

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  Heineken

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2012

  Sales Support Team Manager

  Team Leadership, Coaching and EngagementOperational Development Data Analysis & Report Formulation - Proficient ExcelBrand Acquisition Projects Driving Internal Business EfficiencyDemand Planning Customer ServiceMarketing Campaigns and Process FlowBudgeting

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  Speedloan Finance Ltd

  Jan 2013 - May 2017

  Commercial Operations Manager

  SFL offers a range of FCA regulated financial and retail services via 115 branches and 2 national support centres. Managerial gatekeeper role to ensure efficient and compliant operational delivery and business continuity through achieving successful balance of reactive and proactive workload.• Provision of daily Senior Leadership Team support to help set and deliver new vision, strategy and direction to maximise KPI outcomes and ultimately EBITDA• Built strong internal & external working relationships based on honesty and integrity• Key role during and after successful license application to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)• Managed and introduced systems, processes and policies to ensure efficient and effective operation:- Operational delivery & development of 6 product streams- Remodelled company lending and purchasing matrix- Documented operational processes to support Company’s successful 2016 FCA license application- Increased working capital, reduced banking fees, insurance premiums and risk exposure via branch cash holding reduction- Creation of online staff training modules. One module helped reduce annual Company losses by £107k- Numerous efficiencies delivered eg. annual variable cost savings of £57k via changed approach to marketing POS & stationery• Proven track record for influencing key stakeholders, with experience of change management, recovery, turnaround and growth• P&L analysis to help maximise EBITDA• Demonstrated flexibility in absorption of marketing role within existing responsibilities to deliver campaign strategies within £250k budgetKey Skills:Operational Strategy PlanningCross-Functional GatekeeperEfficiency PlanningConsumer Credit - Rate PlanningLine Management & CoachingWorking Capital / Cash Flow ManagementCommunications ManagementAdvanced Excel AnalysisChange ManagementAudit & ComplianceProject ManagementMarketing Campaign Creation and Process Show less

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  Npower

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2021

  Commercial Developer

  Led the business planning and budgeting process for specific business areas and rigorously assessed opportunities, risks and business options in financial, non-financial and strategic terms.Produced timely and robust cost, FTE and demand forecasts to enable senior decision-making as part of a £681m rollout of 1.3m smart meters.Retained as key member of a 40 fte closedown team (6,000 fte at peak) to perform financial reconciliation and transfer the npower business to E.ON in 2021.Commercial lead in team delivering:- £40m national project involving procurement tender activity with multiple third parties.- £38m asset project involving reconciliation with 3rd party financial institutions minimising financial risk during EON/npower takeover.- Managed £16m accrual wind down via interactions with main lenders, inter-company projects, providing recommendations to senior level colleagues.Enhanced a £26m cost forecast model to provide more accurate outcomes and greater credibility via wider business engagement and in-depth analysis.Worked pro-actively with cross-functions in multi-site organisation to prepare and present robust commercial evaluations.Provided commercial support through the procurement process and contract term, including creation of cost models and recommendations, analysis and scrutiny of third party tenders and purchase order analysis.Tracked 3rd party contract performance in terms of quality assurance, KPIs and financials vs plan, highlighting risk and opportunities against contract terms with plans to resolve.Acted as the bridge between finance and operations to maximise commercial outcomes.Interpreted financial data and plan variances to a variety of audiences, ensuring corrective actions and robust tracking mechanisms in place.Drove business performance via KPI creation and tracking, ensuring measures remained current and fit for purpose.Prepared and scrutinised approval papers with clear recommendations for Board level sign off. Show less

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  Sofina Foods Inc.

  Apr 2022 - now

  • Executive Business Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Business Performance Manager

    Feb 2023 - Jan 2024

  • Planning and Performance Manager

    Apr 2022 - Feb 2023