Matthew Austin

Matthew Austin is a skilled Content Writer, Technical Administrator, and Supplier Account Manager with a solid track record in delivering efficiencies and cost reductions through strategic Procurement, Asset, and Operational Standards evaluation and Business & Portfolio analysis.

He possesses exceptional IT proficiency encompassing SAP, advanced Excel, and other tools, along with a collaborative and goal-oriented attitude that ensures meeting financial objectives within set timelines and budgets. His adept organizational and stakeholder communication capabilities serve as a strong foundation for both independent project execution and team collaboration.

Matthew excels in analyzing costs, meeting customer requirements, and navigating regulatory frameworks to enhance business processes and lower operational expenses. With a self-driven nature and a sharp ability to grasp new systems and procedures swiftly, he is highly adaptable and continuously strives for improvement.

Key skills include proficiency in Asset and Operational Standards, Business & Portfolio Analysis, Cost Controls, Technical Data Analysis, Process Re-engineering, Contract Law, Environmental Science, Regulatory Audits, Procurement, Vendor and Account Management, Project Management, Negotiation, Compliance, and more. He is also well-versed in various IT tools such as SAP, Business Objects, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), WordPress, SEO, and Proofreading.

With an educational background that includes a CIMA Graduate Conversion Course in Management Accounting from BPP, an HNC in Applied Chemistry from Reading College of Technology, a Certificate in Copywriting from The Writer's Bureau, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons) in Environmental Science from the University of Sussex, Matthew Austin combines practical experience with a strong academic foundation.

His professional experience spans roles such as being a Copywriter and Content Writer for various clients as a Freelancer, as well as holding positions at Thames Water including Supplier Account Manager, Project Administrator, Streetworks Liaison Officer, Performance Reporting Advisor, and Cost Controller.