Tony Norton
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Driven and resourceful professional 30+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO/CFO & Company Secretary
ModnPods Pty Ltd
01.2023 - Current
- Startup business
- Direct report of leadership group through to MD
- Be that go to person for all Group Managers
- Review of M&A opportunities
- Manage day to day functions of the business with oversight of all group Managers
- Selection of Management Team as needed
- Board reporting
- Oversee all Workplace Health & Safety Functions
- Introduced ISO9001
- Contributed to the introduction of LEAN manufacturing methods (Modern Manufacturing methods
- Company Secretarial duties
- Conversion to ERP system (NetSuite).
CFO (Contract)
Carbonlink Pty Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Startup business
- Board reporting
- Put in place cash flow forecasting.
- Structures around month end reporting
- Streamlined information flow
- Analytical forecasting for five-year period
- Evaluated M&A proposal.
CEO
Valor Advisory
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Managed operation with an annual turnover of $1M and 1,750 clients comprised of businesses of up to $80M revenue
- Advised clients on operation issues, compliance, corporate advisory, financial management and taxation
- Influenced strategic decisions as a board member in leading corporate strategy meetings and nurturing partnerships
- Led a team of eleven, ensuring staff were adequately trained in all compliance related matters
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies and CRM systems with a focus on continuous improvement
- Studied long-range economic trends to project future growth in sales and market share, driving excellence and improvements across the business while enabling large clients to effectively manage their business
- Headed management reporting and analysis to support critical decision-making and ongoing compliance
- Directed preparation of financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, R&D claims and governmental agency reports.
External CFO Contract
Bowen Basin
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Championed company growth to 120 employees and ensured efficient management of limited working capital
- Negotiated contracts with oversight for cash flow, forecasting and CAPEX budgets while meeting weekly objectives
- Spearheaded pitching initiatives to financial institutions, successfully raising capital and providing commercial advice
- Facilitated operations in accounting by preparing prompt reports and offering taxation advice on corporate structure
- Guided the start-up of mining operations with scope across system set up and departmental procedure creation
- Introduced an effective IT system and reporting mechanism to support operations.
CEO/CFO
Karreman Group of Companies
11.2005 - 03.2017
- Led financial operation during a period of exponential growth, transitioning from a medium size to large size business
- Controlled financial reporting and due diligence and advised on operational issues and market opportunities
- Spearheaded transport asset procurement, policy implementation and operations across business units
- Chaired family governance meetings and coordinated group strategy discussions across administration and finance
- Oversaw the preparation reports for 23 entities, and managed structure of Trust entities, Corporates and Superfunds
- Analysed sales and strategic growth opportunities, and reviewed business acquisition proposals and investments
- Coordinated staff recruitment and talent acquisition, building relationships and positive workplace morale
- Addressed legal issues concerning contract review and instigation, NZ and Australian Tax and reporting matters
- Administered NHVR permits and approvals, PBS design sign-off, treasury functions and company secretarial tasks
- Improved management and KPI reporting systems while managing group insurance and corporate governance.
CEO
Sea Cargo Logistics
10.2004 - 11.2005
- Integrated robust control systems, cash flow management protocols and strategies that enabled prolific growth
- Influenced core reforms in financial management, reporting and corporate governance
- Established relationships with external financiers and supply chain parties, facilitating smooth movement of freight
- Orchestrated daily business operations and held accountability for external financing, HR management, compliance, commercial contracts, staff capability growth, asset management and revenue.
Group Financial Controller
Zupps Motor Dealer Group
11.2002 - 10.2004
- Coordinated 14 financial controllers in Group dealerships with a turnover of more than $650M and 600 staff members
- Oversaw group insurance, superannuation, and monthly financial reporting, guiding managers to achieve set targets
- Reported to Directors on administration and financial matters and rolled out mentorship initiatives to develop teams
- Managed corporate governance with oversight of company secretarial functions and delivered annual submittals
- Led auditing which comprised supporting external audits and the planning and directing of the Group.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Australian Institute of Business
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law) -
Curtin University Western Australia
Bachelor of Accounting -
UNISA
Associate Diploma (Accounting and Finance) -
Canberra Institute of Technology
Skills
- Proven track record as CEO and CFO (30 years)
- Strategy development and execution
- Change Management
- Establishing and leading the Group Leadership function
- Capital raising and debt management
- Business process analysis and design
- Stakeholder engagement and management
- Strategic operations and financial management
- Team leadership and development
- Board Reporting
- Committee Reporting
- Statutory compliance and reporting
- Relationship building and development
- Negotiation, influence, and resilience
- Transformational change delivery
- Business development and improvement
- Company Secretarial and Board reporting functions
Certification
- Certified Chair, Advisory Board Centre
- Qualified Justice of the Peace
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
CEO/CFO & Company Secretary
ModnPods Pty Ltd
01.2023 - Current
CFO (Contract)
Carbonlink Pty Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2022
CEO
Valor Advisory
03.2017 - 10.2022
External CFO Contract
Bowen Basin
03.2017 - 03.2020
CEO/CFO
Karreman Group of Companies
11.2005 - 03.2017
CEO
Sea Cargo Logistics
10.2004 - 11.2005
Group Financial Controller
Zupps Motor Dealer Group
11.2002 - 10.2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Australian Institute of Business
Bachelor of Commerce (Business Law) -
Curtin University Western Australia
Bachelor of Accounting -
UNISA
Associate Diploma (Accounting and Finance) -
Canberra Institute of Technology
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