Simon Atherton

Direct Line management of a team of staff which will include support, coaching and performance management of staff including graduates through to senior consultants Management and deliver of key performance information to the management team to ensure the sustained success of the business. This is achieved by identifying trends to capitalise on Delivering chargeable time by being a lead consultant on a range of high profile projects Scope, design and deliver a range of assignments across a variety of disciplines and sectors Business Development – Selling of services and continuing to identify and develop key client relationships

Delivery of a £1m of fees through leading the Finance Business Advisory Team Supporting the delivery of sales required for the Finance Business Advisory Team through Business Development and direct sales Support, coach and manage a team of staff including graduates through to senior consultants Acting as lead consultant on a range of high profile projects Scope, design and deliver a range of assignments across a variety of disciplines and sectors Development of relationships with key clients Key Assignments Department of Health – Project Management of review and challenge process for NHS Trust OBCs for significant capital expenditure specifically new hospital builds London PCT Commissioning Unit – Check and Challenge of McKinsey model delivering non-PbR unit prices – successfully saved the client £2m Transforming Community Services – Creation, review and challenge of long term financial models for a range of PCTs including organisations vertically integrating, creation of Community Trusts and Social Enterprises Further Education College – Creation of a model to deliver course profitability Higher Education College – Creation of a model to deliver defined level of profitability for pathology tests NHS Mental Health Trust – Creation of three years of cost improvement plans to support achievement of Foundation Trust status

Provided Lead financial expertise to three divisions delivering £25m of sales Undertook budget and financial monitoring and produced reports as required, including income, expenditure and cash flows Provided financial advice and guidance to depot managers, operational managers and Divisional Directors in each of the Divisions Analysis of profitability of individual assets to inform future purchases Analysis of profitability of depot network to identify opportunities to increase profitability in key areas