David Henderson

Experience

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  North Cape Scotland Ltd.

  Sept 1992 - Mar 2003

  Operations Manager

  Responsibilities: Oversaw the purchasing of raw materials, planning and production of specialist clothing for the outdoors.Planning and controlling production.Managed quality assurance programme BS7570.Preparation and monitoring of Budgets.Liaison with suppliers ensuring best value for money was achieved.Researching new technologies and materials.Managed stock and inventory.

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  The Gleneagles Hotel (Diageo)

  Apr 2004 - Jan 2006

  Food & Beverage Controller

  Responsibilities:Supported the Executive Chef and Management team maintaining tight control of their budgets and costs, advising on and delivering professional Food and Beverage Control operations within the Hotel. Provided monthly information and analysis for the management team to support budget control and targets, costs and continuing to improve financial performance and value for money.Worked closely with Chefs using professional judgement and costing to provide accurate costs and suggested selling prices for recipes in line with budgeted cost of sales.Responsible for the integrity and day-to-day management of the EPOS system.Conducted period end stock closing, producing month end stock, profit margin and cost reports. Investigated and reported on discrepancies, advised on remedial action to improve cost control, wastage or improve savings. Liaison with external stocktaking supplier.Organised end of financial year external stock taking for all inventory items. Worked with Finance department to produce end of year stock value reports with recommendations for year on year improvements. Liaised with the auditors during the annual audit producing all documentation requested.Liaison with catering procurement team to ensure value for money on food and beverage supply contracts. Show less

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  Forestry Commission

  Apr 2005 - May 2013

  Senior Management team, responsibility for delivering against the Forest District strategic plan. Management responsibilities supporting coaching and mentoring activities. Budget planning and monitoring of £6million revenue budget.Collaborative projects with local and national partners such as Scottish National Heritage (SNH) & Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).Organisational Change: Undertook review of administrative function within Forestry Commission with a recommendation for creation of specialist hubs.Change Management: Assisted in devolution of forestry business units to countries. Show less Finance Manager – Forestry Commission (Forestry Business Units) April 2006 –January 2011Responsibilities: Supported the chief operating officer for the forestry business in controlling a budget of £45m, coordinated and reported on budget progress, advised on improving business performance. Worked with non-financial managers to explain financial data. Responsible for procurement of Forestry commission fleet requirements. Budget planning and monitoring of £45million expenditure.Contributed to various business plans and forecasts.Accountable for corporate governance, risk management and internal controls.Led on a number of business improvements including introduction of self-billing for leased vehicles. Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Jan 2011 - May 2013

  • Finance Manager

    Apr 2005 - Jan 2011
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  Sportscotland

  May 2013 - now

  Finance Manager

  Part of the Senior Management team, present board level recommendations for organisation efficiencies.Collate and interpret data to inform the business and help develop the 5-year strategic business plan.Oversee finance function for Scotland’s national outdoor centre, ensuring compliance with relevant Scottish government finance policy and procedures.Procure, develop and maintain systems for the effective management of the National Centre.Investigate and examine existing and new revenue streams, ensuring best value is achieved.Act as procurement advisor ensuring compliance with public sector procurement reform programme and ensuring value for money for the taxpayer.Represent the National Centre on the Sportscotland Leadership Equality Working Group Show less