David Gibbons

Experience

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  LV=

  Jul 2002 - Feb 2004

  Technical Advisor
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  Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

  Feb 2004 - Nov 2004

  Administration Officer
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  Spectrum Housing Group

  Nov 2004 - Dec 2007

  Finance Officer
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  Griffins

  Jan 2008 - Feb 2009

  Management Information Specialist

  Bookkeeping using Sage, Quickbooks Excel and Iris. Producing Management Accounts and VAT returns, discussing results with clients. Providing Sage assistance to clients and Colleagues as part of a Sage accredited service. Assisting in the production of year end accounts and tax returns.

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  First Wessex

  Mar 2009 - Sept 2015

  An integral business facing role operating as an industry expert supporting the Development & Asset Management Division by providing constructive challenge, presentation of business cases and financial information for strategic decision making. Achievements and responsibilities: Leading the Development Accounts Team in providing financial support and continuous process improvement to the Development and Asset Management Division.Producing timely management accounts, KPI information, £60m revenue, capital and expenditure budgets and forecasts. Managing £1bn+ fixed asset register. Partnering with the Asset Management Team to produce Option Appraisals, Sales Reports and Scheme Proposals. Reconciling balance sheet account and the project ledger.Overhead budget holder reviewing and cash flow forecasting for development schemes.Year-end accounts production, including statutory account notes and liaising with Auditors. Show less Business facing role supporting the Repairs and Maintenance Division. Providing financial support to non-financial people and operating as an industry expert to provide constructive challenge and key insights for financial decision making.Achievements and responsibilities: Created a spreadsheet to collate schedule of rate payroll information for 200 operatives and provide uploadable information for the Payroll team and Management Accountants. Saving 60 hours a month of processing time and improved accuracy.Production of monthly management account to be used in partnership with budget holders and discussed at monthly management meetings. Prepare annual £41m revenue, capital and expenditure budget and quarterly forecasts. Provide training to managers and administrators to ensure consistency in process application. Ensure all processes are efficient and effective providing the best value for money and services for the organisation, while always looking to improve ongoing processes.Lead process improvement project groups and present findings and recommendations to directors and board members.Liaise with internal and external auditors on a regular basis. Show less Achievements and responsibilities: Implemented an automated Cash-In-Transit solution for Open Accounts that improved accuracy, removed the need for 2 people to reconcile transaction and prevented instances of fraud. Management responsibilities for 6 Finance Assistants.Manage the inflow of rental income from Payment Cards, Direct Debits, Housing Benefits, Standing Orders, Cash and Cheques. Amend and adjust rent accounts to keep them accurate and up to date. Deputise for Accounts Manager in their absence and provide support to Purchase Ledger Supervisor.Manage the merger transition including reducing 17 current accounts to 3 across the group and initiate a new Cash-in-Transit process. Instil an attitude of continuous improvement in efficiency and service provision.Liaise with other teams, individuals, managers and executives when to achieve shared objectives, partake in forums and working groups and to increase the profile of the team. Show less

  • Asset Management Accountant

    Dec 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Property Services Accountant

    Jan 2012 - Nov 2014

  • Rent & Sales Ledger Supervisor

    Mar 2009 - Jan 2012
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  B&Q

  Sept 2015 - Jun 2018

  Finance Manager

  A key management role supporting the Financial Service team to provide them with accounting support and information to help make business decisions.Achievements and responsibilities: Producing a business case to replace store lighting with LED’s with an average payback period of 2 years and electricity savings of 40%.Leading the team to systematically reduce aged debts through effective debtor management and continuous process improvement.Develop and manage the accounting processes and reporting relating to the credit control function and various system improvement projects. (SAP Upgrade, Gift Card Ordering Portal, Improved Trade Proposition and more)Manage the Credit Control function including Sale Ledger debtors and the outsourced Trade Card and Consumer Loan processes.Take a leading role in setting and reviewing robust Credit policy and procedures.Maintain c60 balance sheet account with monthly reconciliations and reporting. Show less

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  Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard)

  Jun 2018 - Nov 2019

  Management Accountant G&A
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  Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

  Jan 2020 - now

  • Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

    Mar 2021 - now

  • Management Accountant

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
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  Venta Table Co

  Sept 2022 - now

  Owner