1. Contingent LabourONE Lot 1
Full name Dean Button
Requirement applied for
LOT1JP00003627
Notice period Immediate
Interview availability Immediate
Location London
Candidate’s intended
operating method
(PAYE/ Limited
Company/ Umbrella
Company)
Ltd Co
Holiday dates None
Please state level of
security clearance held
and expiry dates (if
applicable)
DS
Suitability for the role
(Please provide a summary as to why the candidate is suitable for this position, highlighting
relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirement)
Technical Accounting ability and experience:
- Oversaw the production of the Electoral Commission financial accounts.
- Prepared the packs to collect non T/B information for the 46 bodies being consolidated into the DCMS A/C’s,
reviewed these packs and prepared the narrative disclosures for the DCMS A/C’s
- Reviewed the packs prepared by bodies being consolidated into the BIS A/C’s and prepared the narrative
disclosures for the BIS A/C’s.
People Management:
- Head of Finance Corporate Services LDA managed a team of 14 people
- Head of Finance Defra Estates - managed a team of up to 17 people.
- Finance Director DGIA managed a team of 11 people. D
- Head of Finance and Procurement Electoral Commission managed a team of six people.
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2. Contingent LabourONE Lot 1
Significant experience of guiding a team through uncertainty:
- Head of Finance Corporate Services LDA managed a team of 14 people whilst the agency was being wound up and
the staff made redundant.
- Head of Finance Defra Estates during the transition of the function from London to York, the London based staff
were permanent staff/contractors who became surplus to requirements.
- Finance Director DGIA whilst 25% of the Agency’s functions and some staff were transferred to the DPA and other
staff lost there jobs.
Fully qualified accountant with a relevant up-to-date professional membership such as ICAEW, CIMA, ACCA
and CIPFA.
Charted Accountant with over 25 years experience.
Significant recent financial accounting experience, including consolidation in a large organisation.
- Oversaw the production of the Electoral Commission financial accounts.
- Prepared the packs to collect non T/B information for the 46 bodies being consolidated into the DCMS A/C’s,
reviewed these packs and prepared the narrative disclosures for the DCMS A/C’s
- Reviewed the packs prepared by bodies being consolidated into the BIS A/C’s and prepared the narrative
disclosures for the BIS A/C’s.
Knowledge of company tax accounting:
- Significant VAT experience resulting from numerous Government financial management roles. eg. Head of Finance
Defra Estates.
- Corporate tax experience relating to managing the tax affairs of various London Development Agency owned
companies.
Industry standard accounting systems knowledge:
- Have used a variety of accounting systems across numerous organisations, with significant experience relating to
Oracle and SAP.
Employment History
Highways England Company Limited
Head of Financial accounting & tax
December 2014 to present
Oversaw a team of 45 people, and was responsible for the following:
a) Preparation of the Highways Agency final set of financial statements prior to the transfer of
assets to Highways England Company Ltd.
b) Oversaw all financial accounting, financial management and tax related issues involved in the
setting up of this new government owned company.
c) Oversaw the preparation of Highways England shadow and first two quarters of financial
statements prepared on an IFRS basis, including a review of all associated accounting
policies and identifying all related issues.
d) Oversaw the preparation of reconciliation of the company’s IFRS financial statements to the
FReM. The company’s outturn and DfT’s consolidation pack are required on a FReM basis.
e) Oversaw the day to day financial management (including cash management and payables &
receivables functions) and tax affairs of the former agency and the new company.
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Low Carbon Contracts Company
Finance Lead
August 2014 to September 2014
• Identified requirements and set up procedures to ensure required accounting information is
captured for the preparation of a new government owned company’s first set of financial
statements (IFRS basis) and for monthly reporting to DECC. Including providing technical
accounting advice in relation to circa £26bn of derivatives contracts the company was in the
process of entering into.
• Identified reconciling issues between the Company’s financial statements prepared on an IFRS
basis and outturn which is measured on a FReM basis. Introduced procedures to ensure required
information was captured to complete this reconciliation.
DECC
Programme Finance Manager
December 2013 - Present
• Overseeing the finance function for the largest change programme currently being undertaken
across Government. Ensuring the programme followed best financial practice and Central
Government financial processes. Oversaw financial reporting for the programme and provided the
SRO with advice in relation to financial issues.
Department for Culture Media and Sport
Finance Lead
May - October 2013
• Employed to deliver DCMS consolidated Accounts for the core Department and 46 other bodies
as part of the Governments CLoS project.
• Developed a pack for each of the bodies being consolidated so they can provide the required non
T/B information for the Group A/C’s consolidation.
• Extensive consolidation of the 46 ALB’s.
• Wrote the disclosures for the Notes to the Group A/C’s and reviewed a number of the CLoS packs
provided by the Arm’s Length Bodies.
Travelling to Poland, Australia and China
December 2012 - February 2013
Turks and Caicos Island Government
Interim Budget Director
June - November 2012
• Employed by DfID as the Interim Budget Director for the Government of the Turks and Caicos
Islands (TCIG) in the lead up to local elections to decide who would take over from the UK Interim
Government.
• TCIG’s debts were guaranteed by DfID and was responsible for budgetary control including
budget review meetings with budget holders.
• Responsible for monthly reporting to DfID and key lenders of monthly and YTD Revenue and
Capital performance, debt levels and other key information, which was supported by a detailed
commentary.
• On a quarterly basis they were also provided with forecasts for the current financial year and
beyond.
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Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS)
February - June 2012
• Under HMT’s Clear Line of Sight implementation, BIS were required to consolidate into their
Annual Financial Statements an additional 40 Government Bodies for the first time.
• Prepared the narrative for the Notes to the Accounts for the Consolidated BIS Financial
Statements to reflect the additional 40 Government Bodies. This entailed reviewing over 40 Other
Bodies Year End, Interim and Prior Year Accounts and distilling this down to capture the material
information at a consolidated level.
Travelling overland from London to Australia
September 2011 - January 2012
Electoral Commission
Head of Finance and Procurement
April - September 2011
• Oversaw the preparation of the Annual Resource Accounts on an IFRS basis. This included a
review of all supporting schedules/reconciliations, preparation of the more detailed supporting
statements and regular meetings with NAO and other key stakeholders to ensure that high quality
unqualified accounts were delivered on a timely basis. This outcome was a huge improvement on
the prior year.
• Oversaw the day to day running of the Commissions finance and procurement functions.
• Agreed with HM Treasury and the NAO the scope and timing in relation to preparing the Accounts
for the May 2011 Alternative Vote Referendum.
• Planned the timetable and prepared accounts.
• Oversaw the production of the Financial Accounts
London Development Agency (covered by the Local Govt Act 2003)
Head of Finance Corporate Services
January 2010 - March 2011
• Reviewed the Agency’s monthly a/c’s YTD expenditure, forecast outturn and associated
methodology for the period ending 31/12/09.
• Advised of material errors to YTD expenditure and forecast outturn.
• Recommended and implemented changes to the monthly reporting process to significantly
improve the accuracy of the monthly reporting.
• Provided training to staff as required.
• Reviewed the Agency’s balance sheet to ensure that balances were properly supported and
would not adversely affect the Agency’s outturn.
• Completed periodic returns to key stakeholders. e.g.. GLA & BIS
• Coordinated the Agency’s monthly reporting process.
• Provided accounting services and advice to the London European Development Programmes.
Travelling South America/Australia
November- December 2009
DEFRA - Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
August 2005 - October 2009
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DEFRA Estates Finance Consultant
April - October 2009
• Reviewed Estates fixed asset system requirements in the context of IFRS componentisation and
Governmental MHCA accounting requirements.
• Recommended 2 fixed asset systems which met these requirements.
• Restated 31/03/09 Estates A/c’s on an IFRS basis.
• Oversaw the monthly forecasting and reporting process.
• Oversaw the 31/03/09 year end Financial Reporting.
• Oversaw the preparation of 30/09/09 Estates interim a/c’s on an IFRS basis.
DEFRA HR & Legal Business Manager
April 2008 - March 2009
• Provided Strategic and Tactical advice to the Director and her Management Team, in relation to
the Directorate’s financial affairs.
• Monthly financial management for these 2 divisions & managed 5 staff.
• Monthly reporting to Directors, forecasting & variance analysis and preparation of the year end
financial a/c’s. Prepared revised 08/09 business plan for HR.
• Undertook a thorough review of the Legal Group’s business processes. Made recommendations
and implemented these changes to bring their financial processes in line with the rest of the
Department, this delivered significant efficiencies.
Project Accountant
• Oversaw the introduction of hard charging of DEFRA’s Executive Agency’s and NDPB’s by Core
DEFRA. This included agreeing the appropriate methodology for charging & agreeing the basis
for the related budget transfers.
• Agreed a transition process which mitigated the related risks for all parties and ensured the
timetable was met.
• Held periodic stake holder meetings to ensure all stake holders were engaged, understood and
supported the approach being undertaken.
Business Manager for IT Projects and Base Services
February 2007 - March 2008
• Set up accounting systems to capture IT projects expenditure.
• Provided robust forecasts of expenditure, where a vacuum had previously existed.
• Improved the financial controls and processes of the individual IT projects through consultation
and review.
• Centralised the purchase order approval process to allow control over IT projects expenditure.
• Managed the IT base services finances for 5 months and introduced accurate forecasting
processes.
• Oversaw the preparation of the year end a/c’s process for the IT Directorate overseeing a team of
9.
• Prepared the IT Projects business planning submission covering the CSR period.
• Reviewed the IT Directorates readiness for IFRS, particularly in relation to software assets.
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Project Accountant
• Conducted a detailed impairment review of DEFRA’s fixed assets. This included a complete
review of all 250 +properties (including finance & operating leases) & the Dept’s significant IT
assets.
• Once complete was involved in detailed consultations with the NAO over the required level of
impairment.
• Reviewed these impairments in the light of the new IFRS guidelines.
DEFRA: HR & Estates Directorate
Business Relationship Manager
May 2006 - January 2007
• Provided Strategic and Tactical advice to the Director and her Management Team, in relation to
the Directorate’s financial affairs.
• Oversaw a budget of £110M & a portfolio of 250 commercial properties. Prepared monthly
forecasts & the annual budget.
• Undertook a major cost cutting review which resulted in significant annual savings, mainly due to
better utilisation of the Dept’s estate.
• Oversaw the shifting of the Estates finance function from London to York. This encompassed the
departure of the existing 17 staff, who were replaced by a team of 6.To cope with this reduction in
staff numbers introduced far more efficient and targeted financial processes.
Government Decontamination Service (DEFRA)
Financial Project Consultant (Start up)
August 2005 - April 2006
• Responsible for getting the Agency financially prepared for its 1/10/05 launch. This included
setting up a project plan & ensuring it was delivered on time & met the Agency’s requirements this
included setting up all the accounting procedures & processes.
• Implemented DEFRA’s Oracle system into new organisation.
• Prepared a detailed finance manual & ensuring all the accounting systems were up & running.
• Undertook all the monthly financial tasks required of an Agency. e.g. Monthly reporting and
preparation of statutory accounts.
• Prepared year end accounts and supporting work papers.
• Liaised with NAO through the year end audit.
• Prepared planning round submissions and annual budget.
MOD - Ministry of Defence
November 2002 - June 2005
MOD - Head Office
Senior Management Accountant
February - June 2005
• Prepared annual Departmental Resource Accounts.
• Prepared detailed audit files & supporting documentation.
• Involved implementing Oracle 11I & a new reporting/expenditure forecasting system into this
newly created HLB (budget of approx. £300M) This process included documenting key risks &
were applicable, how these risks would be mitigated.
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• Central TLB doing the following:
• Reconciled Fixed Assets to GL for an asset base of 20000 assets. Liaised with NAO over best
practice.
• Prepared journals etc. to reflect the Quinquennial review of Land & Buildings. (Valuation)
• Liaised with Systems accountant to resolve systems issues.
• Various ad hoc assignments for the Chief Accountant.
MOD (+ Director General Finance Management Dept)
Financial Consultant
May - November 2004
Defence Geographic and Imagery Agency
Finance Director
June 2003 - April 2004
MOD, London
Resource Accountant
November 2002 - May 2003
Ministry of Defence, London
July - October 2002
Office of Fair Trading, London
Senior Financial Analyst
May 2001 - June 2002
Ministry of Defence, London
Resource Accountant
March 2000 - April 2001
Travelling in Asia
December 1999 - February 2000
Merrill Lynch Ltd
Industrial Analyst/Investment Adviser
December 1994 - November 1999
Travelled Europe
September - November 1994
PC World Group Ltd (computer retailer group)
March 1993 - August 1994
Travelled in the United States of America
January - February 1993
Express Dairy
Financial Analyst
April - December 1992
PKL Ltd (Property Management Company)
July 1991 - March 1992
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Peabody Trust (Housing Charity)
April - July 1991
Temporary Assignments within Australia
July 1990 - March 1991
Pannell Kerr Forster (Chartered Accountants)
January 1987 - June 1990
System Skills
• Excel
• Sun
• Oracle
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