Paul Simper

Paul Simper Martigaillard, 2175 Route de Péries, 47290, Moulinet Email:-Mobile: +33 0 -; +44 - I am currently an Independent Agent in the luxury Real Estate sector, having previously worked as a Management Consultant, helping both Business & IT, with more than 15 years in both Industry and Consulting delivering transformation. KEY SKILLS - Proven strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Liaising with, and managing clients is integral to my current role & Senior stakeholder management was a key facet to successive promotions and growth in Consulting Logical and tenacious approach to problem solving, with an ability to deliver to multiple deadlines having developed a sound ability to co-ordinate and manage time and prioritise effectively; being currently self-employed Impressive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams & Office 365. Holds an ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) qualification with a sound ability to quickly learn how to use new programs Agile Delivery specialist with Scrum.org PSM1 & ITIL Foundation 4 certifications Ambitious and pragmatic, looking for a challenging role in a dynamic and meritocratic team. EMPLOYMENT Maxwell-Baynes Real Estate, affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France – Real Estate Independent Agent/Agent Commercial September 2020 – present     Personally responsible for sales in excess of €3m Advising, negotiating and supporting clients (both purchasers and vendors) Prospecting and conducting commercial assessments, with advice on the state of the market Managing and liaising with clients via phone conversations, emails, property viewings and after-sales service Capgemini Invent, London – Management Consultancy Managing Consultant, Future of Technology December 2018 – December 2019 UK’s Largest Retail Bank  Managed a team of 6 designing and implementing Identity Access Management efficiencies, specifically a Portal for viewing and amending Identity data and systems access Senior Consultant, Business & Technology Innovation December 2016 – December 2018 UK’s Largest Retail Bank  Managed a team of 15 on Identity Access Management Target Operating Model  Managed a team of 7 on Process Mapping data events for compliance to the GDPR regulation  Managed a team of 3 on Work Order Management for a divestment programme Senior Consultant, Finance Performance Management December 2015 – December 2016 Leading International Healthcare & Personal Healthcare manufacturer  Managed the vendor selection process for a Payment Service Provider  Managed the vendor selection process on a Customer Project Management tool  Workshop facilitation & tactical support for ERP and architectural landscape overhaul UK’s Largest Retail Bank  Managed a team of 3 on Process Design and implementing a new compensation system for the largest UK banking institution UK’s Largest Government Department  Designed and produced digital dashboards for COO’s office on investment portfolio for UK’s largest government department Internal Work  Owned Digital Insights & Dashboards proposition development Consultant, Enterprise Performance Management October 2014 – December 2015 Top 10 Global Investment Bank  DILO analysis in Finance and Reporting departments in a top 10 Global Investment Bank  Industrialisation of KPIs and digital dashboards for IT department PMO Leading International Healthcare & Personal Healthcare manufacturer  Supported the vendor selection process on a Configure Price Quote system for a leading international healthcare equipment manufacturer Internal Work  Facilitated Financial Analysis training for junior resources  Delivered Qlikview learning session Westminster Arts – Charitable organisation Treasurer March 2014 – September 2015 Signet Trading Limited, London – Jewellery Retailer Margin Analyst, Commercial Finance July 2013 – October 2014  Business Partner for the Buying and Merchandising (B&M) departments  Weekly analysis of stock movements, flagging up significant variances/issues to management  Regularly consulted with Merchandisers and Buyers to keep up to date on sales activity and promotions Netnames, London – Internet Services Financial Analyst, Finance January 2013 – July 2013  Managed Financial Analyst team on billing migration project, with one direct report  Liaised with the Migration Team to ensure timely and accurate reporting against project targets  Provided high quality and accurate information on a timely basis to various internal customers Carphone Warehouse, London – Communications Cash Forecasting Analyst, Group Finance FP&A Team March 2010 – March 2012  Cash forecasting for all markets. Responsible for driving year-end cash position  Analysed and reported key cash movements and variances to analyse and explain to senior management  Key Group Financial contact for Ireland & Sweden, communicated regularly with their FDs & FCs ensuring relevant concerns & queries were dealt with efficiently & and owned agendas for monthly Business Performance reviews  Produced Group Working Capital report for European leadership team  Remained Business Partner for Group Property team Retail & Distribution Financial Analyst, Group Finance FP&A Team March 2008 – March 2010  Business partnering with Group Property team, sole point of contact in the department  Produced Group Property pack and analysis to assist with effective decision making, especially ROI and Store P&Ls  Provided training in local markets to ensure alignment of definitions and understanding of Store performance  Regular contact with Group Property Director, co-led bi-monthly Opex reduction calls with local Property managers Retail & Distribution Reporting Analyst, Group Finance FP&A Team June 2006 – March 2008  Produced reports on sales volumes and corresponding margin, investigation and analysis on movements & trends  Monthly contact with Group FD on MI production and ad hoc analysis for Senior Management  Fielded queries from local markets and helped align and improve processes  Lead on reporting and interpreting key non-financial data as required for externally reported requirements  Solely responsible for ensuring new products were correctly set up in POS systems to ensure accurate reporting Oasis Financial Services – Financial Services Customer Relationship Manager August 2005 – March 2006  Clear interpersonal and communication skills were intrinsically important as I was constantly dealing with clients, Insurers and Independent Financial Advisers  Organisational skills required clarity of thought whilst determining the appropriate action for received communication and correspondence  Collated information to put together a viable complaint to the relevant company or body  Communicated with Insurers and Independent Financial Advisers, to ensure impartial decisions  Delegated the importance and urgency of tasks throughout the day, as complaints could be time barred Play.com – Online retailer Customer Account Manager August 2003 – January 2005  Mediated between customers, Parcelforce and an external mailing consultancy to log and investigate missing items  Identified possible fraudulent accounts and contacted the customer  Excellent communication skills were integral as I worked in the support team and constantly dealt with customers over the telephone and via email EDUCATION Exeter University History (2.1) September 2000 – July 2003 Studied various periods including the Cold War, Russian Revolutions and Images of Total War. Researched original material and authored a dissertation on British Naval Intelligence and the U-boat threat in the Second World War. I also liked to get involved in Sporting activities, especially Rugby & Cricket. I was also a member of RAG, the charitable organisation. The Leys School, Cambridge September 1994 – July 1999 3 A-Levels: History (A), English Literature (B), French (C) 9 GCSEs: 2 As, 7 Bs Wesleyan Certificate (B) INTERESTS Travel: Moved to France in 2019 and commuted weekly, back to the UK for the first year. Travelled independently during Gap Years - & 2005) in Australia, New Zealand (Following the British & Irish Lions tour), Fiji, Hawaii & Southeast Asia Sport: Played Cricket for a league side in Kent and an independent club in London. I am a keen, if exceptionally amateur golfer. I ran the London Marathon in 2015 and 2023 History: Unsurprisingly, given my choice of higher education, I find all aspects of History fascinating and often read historical non-fiction novels and watch documentaries Film: Regularly attend the cinema and am interested in screen history References available on request