Andrew Knox
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Seasoned Chief Financial Officer focused on helping companies accomplish missions and drive growth. Expansion-minded professional versed in navigating complex financial challenges.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO
Organic Bioactives
05.2021 - Current
- Leading the finance function, managing all financial operations for a cosmetic ingredients supplier.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget.
- Presented financial results to Managing Director and board at board meetings, maintaining transparency in communication regarding company performance.
- Enhanced cash flow management through the development of robust forecasting models, ensuring optimal liquidity for business operations.
- Built and managed strong relationships with key stakeholders, completing a successful capital raise in 2021 (NZD 1.8m).
- Streamlined financial and operational processes by implementing automation and reducing manual tasks leading to increased efficiency and accuracy.
Contract Programme Manager - Finance
Avanti Finance
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported the CFO on M&A opportunities, focusing on financial modelling and stakeholder management.
- Provided key input into board reporting on M&A opportunities.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
CFO
Astrolab
04.2018 - 01.2022
- Led the finance function, operations, and key stakeholder management for a technology incubator.
- Recruit, mentor and develop staff.
- Provide strategic input to CEO and board on business and financial planning.
- Company secretarial ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
- Successfully provided commercialization support and access to co-funding for innovators in various sectors.
- Provide insightful board reporting, ensuring the board is well-informed and equipped to make strategic decisions.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders.
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Project Manager
Avanti Finance
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Undertook a review of product lending fees charged to customers ensuring fees were compliant with NZ legislation, Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA).
- Developed a streamlined new CCCFA fee model, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Scoped the implementation of IFRS 9, analyzing provisioning methodology and reporting on compliance impact.
Senior Vice President
Deutsche Bank New Zealand
09.2006 - 01.2016
- Led organizational change initiatives (process re-engineering and offshoring) which delivered in significant time / efficiency (+50%) savings.
- Managed regulatory reporting platform for Deutsche Bank Australia and New Zealand and banking group entities.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration within New Zealand/Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region.
- Financial and regulatory reporting for New Zealand
Manager
Deustche Bank
01.2004 - 07.2006
- Managed a team of four developers (London and Moscow) who provided IT support for the London financial control function.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
- Improved departmental efficiency by regularly reviewing ongoing work and prioritising tasks within competing departmental priorities.
- Developed a strong cross-team culture through employee engagement and collaboration.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Led change management initiatives to drive organizational transformation without compromising employee morale or productivity levels.
Education
BCom - Accounting
University of Otago
Dunedin, New ZealandChartered Accountant -
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
New Zealand / AustraliaSkills
- Results Orientation
- Executive Leadership, strong communication and people skills
- Strategic vision and the ability to lead transformational change initiatives
- Financial modelling expertise, including creation and model maintenance
- Corporate Governance
- Change Management Expertise
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Working Capital Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions Experience
- Financial Analysis Expertise
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
Personal Information
Nationality: New Zealand / British
References
Available on request
Timeline
Contract Programme Manager - Finance
Avanti Finance
08.2022 - 01.2023
CFO
Organic Bioactives
05.2021 - Current
CFO
Astrolab
04.2018 - 01.2022
Project Manager
Avanti Finance
06.2017 - 12.2017
Senior Vice President
Deutsche Bank New Zealand
09.2006 - 01.2016
Manager
Deustche Bank
01.2004 - 07.2006
BCom - Accounting
University of Otago
Chartered Accountant -
Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
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