Alpesh Damani
@alpeshdamani
I lead FP&A, commercial finance, and performance planning across complex UK businesses.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
At Maximus, I lead UK financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analytics, and the design of a new Jedox cloud-based FP&A reporting tool.
Previously, as Head of FP&A UK&I at Aliaxis UK, I coordinated executive planning and reporting, led budget and forecast processes, and helped move reporting from legacy Excel into an automated Global Data Platform.
I've delivered commercial impact in food manufacturing and ingredients, including £20m of cost-price increases for major retailers at Orchard House Foods and annual price-change models that added £20m revenue and £2.5m EBIT at AB Mauri.
Across Maximus, Aliaxis, AB Mauri, Lands’ End, and Howdens, I've built reporting suites, led FP&A and commercial teams, and partnered with executive leaders on performance, investment, margins, and growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Established and led all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics across the UK business. Designed and implemented robust FP&A processes, templates, and tooling, including a new Jedox cloud-based EPM platform.
Reported to the CFO and led UK finance planning and reporting, including end-to-end delivery of budget, forecast, and business planning processes. Developed a new KPI and exec reporting pack and owned the UK Global Data Platform reporting tool.
Senior Commercial Finance Manager
Orchard House Foods Ltd
Dec 2021 - Jan 2023 (1 year 1 month)
Reported to the CFO and business partnered the Commercial Director, holding responsibility for group-wide budgeting and forecasting. Successfully implemented £20m CPI into major food retailers and introduced a new business-wide commercial reporting suite.
Head of FP&A UK&I
AB Mauri UK & Ireland
Oct 2016 - Nov 2021 (5 years 1 month)
Member of the SLT with full ownership of the Commercial and FP&A function, overseeing financial insights, forecasts, KPI dashboards, and 5-year plans. Led a team of 3 finance business partners and implemented annual price change models increasing revenue by £20m and EBIT by £2.5m.
Reported to the European Finance Director with full responsibility for the European FP&A function. Presented business performance updates to executives and identified $0.5m cost savings through closure of a German distribution centre.
Commercial Reporting Manager
Howdens Joinery Group Plc
Feb 2013 - Apr 2015 (2 years 2 months)
Headed the Commercial Reporting Team, leading 4 analysts to report on product sales and gross margin performance. Provided commentary for board reports and rebuilt the commercial reporting suite with over 20 reports.
Senior Commercial Analyst
Howdens Joinery Group Plc
Sep 2011 - Jan 2013 (1 year 4 months)
Promoted to Senior Commercial Analyst, responsible for commercial analysis and reporting on product sales and gross margin performance.
Commercial Analyst
Howdens Joinery Group Plc
Nov 2007 - Aug 2011 (3 years 9 months)
Commercial Analyst responsible for reporting on product sales and gross margin performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Chartered Institute of Management Accountancy
ACMA, CGMA, Management Accounting
2011 -
Qualified as ACMA and CGMA in 2011.
University of Leicester
BA, Management and Finance
2004 - 2007
Grade: 2:1 (Upper Division)
Earned a BA in Management and Finance with a 2:1 (Upper Division) from 2004 to 2007.
Availability
Location
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