Michael Dillamore
About Michael Dillamore
Michael Dillamore serves as the Finance Director for Finance Business Partnering at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in accounting and finance from the University of Birmingham and has held various finance roles at Virgin Media prior to his current position.
Work at Liberty Global
Michael Dillamore has served as Finance Director - Finance Business Partnering at Liberty Global since 2016. In this role, he collaborates with the Managing Director of property and facilities to implement new hybrid working models across the organization in response to post-COVID challenges. He has also played a key role in enhancing reporting capabilities related to Liberty Global's energy strategy and environmental impact. Additionally, he has worked with stakeholders across various international offices to reduce consultancy services spending and improve in-house expertise.
Previous Experience at Virgin Media
Prior to his current role, Michael Dillamore held several positions at Virgin Media. He was the Head of Procurement - Indirects & Support from 2014 to 2016, and before that, he served as Head of Commercial Finance for Property, Facilities, and Networks from 2007 to 2011, and for Contact Centres from 2011 to 2014. During his tenure, he transformed the procurement savings reporting framework and led initiatives that resulted in significant cost savings.
Education and Expertise
Michael Dillamore studied Accounting and Finance at The University of Birmingham from 1991 to 1995, where he achieved a focus on Banking & Financial Services. He also attended Whitley Bay High School. Since 1998, he has been studying at the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, further enhancing his expertise in finance and management.
Leadership and Initiatives
Michael Dillamore has demonstrated leadership in various initiatives throughout his career. He led NTL Telewest's synergy program following the merger of NTL and Telewest Communications. He has also represented Liberty Global at annual assessment centers, where he recruits and mentors new finance graduates. His efforts in establishing a shared services center for Telewest Communications resulted in significant annual cost savings.
Financial Reporting and Strategy Development
In his roles, Michael Dillamore has developed robust monthly financial reporting processes and key performance indicators (KPIs) that support decision-making across multiple functions, including finance, tax, treasury, and energy. He has focused on enhancing reporting capabilities to inform post-COVID performance strategies and has led initiatives to reduce reliance on third-party professional services, achieving substantial annual savings.