Tim Hughes

Experience

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  Various

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Other Employment

  Campbell Lutyens & Co, 2006: 6 months as an analyst in the private equity sector.Oxbridge Applications Ltd, 2006: 6 months part time mentoring students applying to Oxbridge.Wesser & Partner, 2004: 2 months as senior fundraiser for St John Ambulance.Campbell Lutyens & Co, 2004: 3 months as an analyst in the private equity sector.St Paul’s Comprehensive School (Cameroon), 2002: 4 months as maths and physics teacher (A-level & GCSE standard) in Cameroon for classes up to 60 people.Forensic Accounting Ltd, 2001: 3 months as analyst in forensic accounting. Show less

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  PwC

  Oct 2007 - May 2009

  Associate

  • Carried out internal and external audits of company pension schemes and investment funds.• Examined company financial processes and controls, analysed associated risks, tested controls and documentation for senior management evaluation.• Communicated with all levels of staff, developed team and client relationships, suggested improvements to client internal controls.

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  Matt Roberts Personal Training

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2014

  Group Finance & Operations Manager

  Matt Roberts Personal Training is a fitness company with 4 boutique gyms dedicated to personal training.Group Finance & Operations Manager (Jul 2013 – Sep 2014)Financial Controller (Oct 2010 – Jun 2013)Management Accountant (Oct 2009 – Sep 2010)• Led finance and operation teams overseeing an increase in revenue of £2.22m to £3.95m (78%) and reduction in operating loss from £1.15m to £46k between 2010 and 2014, with company on track for first profitable year in 2015.• Restructured financial procedures to meet best practice thereby reducing the external audit from 2 weeks to 1 week and facilitating a reduction in finance work from 5 to 3 days a week. This allowed 2 days a week to manage operations.• Restructured operational procedures, including the implementation of new administration system, resulting in accurate operational data and saving approximately 50 hours per week for the admin team (approx. £30k p.a.).• Created company FP&A function, set up business KPIs and used this to identify critical areas for improvement, including an incentivised staff commission scheme generating an increase in gross profit margin from 24% to 39% between 2010 to 2014.• Managed cost reduction programme between 2010 and 2011 resulting in annual operating savings of £80k, roughly 6% of total operating costs.• Negotiated with HMRC a non-standard calculation for partially exempt VAT saving one off costs of £45k and ongoing costs of £7k p.a.• Formulated company budgets, cash flow forecasts and managed cash flow.• Prepared monthly and year-end management accounts and oversaw the company audit.• Developed short and long term strategic plans, business risks and business objectives.• Analysed and designed financial models for new business opportunities.• Reported and presented to the board on a regular basis.• Other duties included: reconciliations, VAT submissions, invoicing, credit control, supplier payments, payroll, invoicing, banking, setting up direct debit facilities. Show less

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  Fisikal

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2017

  Business Analyst and Project Manager

  Fisikal Ltd provides scheduling software and content delivery within the fitness industry on web & app platforms.• Led company business review in 2016, including a cost savings analysis and restructuring of the development team resulting in savings of over 50% of total annual costs.• Developed business strategy alongside CEO, identified the most profitable products, refocussed sales on recurring revenue streams and developed a sustainable scaled pricing model for each product.• Designed financial reports within software for integration with accounting software programs.• Managed client relationships, presented savings analysis based on current operations, designed bespoke and innovative solutions for web and app booking systems to meet client requirements.• Managed development team of 12 delivering multiple software projects on tight deadlines. • Other duties included: leading the internal development strategy, integrating web and app platforms with other software providers, client account management, troubleshooting, testing solutions and QA. Show less

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  Enotria Winecellars Ltd (T/A Enotria&Coe)

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2021

  Finance Manager
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  Tenute del Mondo Wine Group

  Mar 2021 - Jul 2022

  Head Of Finance
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  Kingston Grammar School

  Sept 2022 - now

  Deputy Director of Finance & Operations