Dean Givans

Led management accounts and forecasting processes, increasing analytical productivity by 30% and saving 1.5 days per month; drove budgetary changes that improved budget control efficiency by 33% and delivered 95% positive stakeholder feedback across 900+ cost centres.

Managed monthly management accounts and developed automated costing models that improved budgetary control efficiency by 10% and strengthened relationships with business partners and fundraising heads to drive performance.

Improved budgetary and forecasting knowledge of business managers by 15%, enabling more efficient budget control and stronger financial governance across functions.

Managed budget phasing of £16.4m income for 178 shops via analytical models to track income and spend against budgets and forecasts during multi-year cycles.

Managed patient care cost lifecycle and month-end for a £150m budget, establishing 30% cost savings and reducing operating payroll costs by 30% while producing live interactive reports for decision-making.

Developed automated reports to actively manage the business income and expenditure portfolio, improving visibility and control over financial performance.

Prepared and managed monthly income and expenditure reconciliations for over 300 cost centres, supporting accurate financial control and reporting across the organisation.

Developed strategic KPIs and market trend analyses to support multi-year business planning, enabling stakeholders to track planned vs actuals and inform decisions.

Supported management accounting activities to maintain accurate financial records and support operational decision-making.

Managed retail financials, delivering month-end reporting and controls to support the retail division's financial performance.

Performed management accounting duties to support financial governance and reporting for the trust.

Partnered with fundraising teams to align budgets and performance, providing financial insight to support fundraising activities and decision-making.

Delivered management accounting support to the trust, maintaining accurate financial records and supporting operational finance processes.

Provided financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions within the auto lease division.

Supported management accounting functions, including month-end processes and financial reporting for the hospital trust.

Completed a national NHS placement scheme, gaining practical experience across finance disciplines to support healthcare financial management.

Grade: 2:1

Completed a BA (Hons) in Business Studies (Sandwich Degree), achieving a 2:1 and combining academic study with practical placement experience.

Grade: Merit

Studied GNVQ Advanced Business Studies and achieved a Merit.

Grade: Pass

Completed a GNVQ Intermediate in Information Technology with a Pass grade.

Completed secondary education, achieving five GCSEs including Mathematics and English.