Andrew F.

Finance Director at James Fisher Renewables
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Garry Birchall

I have known Andrew since 2010 when we worked together on a significant refinance. During the process he was diligent, timely and showed a broad understanding in all aspects of the process. Andrew clearly understands (in great detail) the business he works within and is able to articulate numbers into meaningful management information.

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Credentials

  • CGMA
    Chartered Global Management Accountant
    Jan, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • ACMA
    Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
    May, 2008
    - Nov, 2024
  • AAT NVQ3
    Association of Accounting Technicians
    May, 2004
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • James Fisher Renewables
    • United Kingdom
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance Director
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      James Fisher Renewables provides comprehensive and trusted offshore wind farm solutions dedicated to the technical and operational aspects of construction preparation, installation, and specialist operation & maintenance. Globally, our expertise has supported the construction and development of over 17GW of offshore wind installed capacity in under 14 years. Our teams and technologies have pioneered the delivery of clean energy safely via in-house services including – route preparation including UXO EOD & PLGR, bubble curtain operations, cable installation/de-burial, high-voltage cable management, and turbine & blade maintenance.

  • Fish Dynamics Ltd
    • Clitheroe, England, United Kingdom
    • Interim FD Consultancy
      • Apr 2021 - Nov 2022

      Interim FD/ Plant Controller - Alkegen (Formerly Lydall Inc) (Jan 22 - Oct 22) Interim Head of Finance - API Design & Build (Aug 21 - Jan -22) Interim Finance Support to CFO - Ipsum Utilities Ltd (May 21 - Aug -21) Interim FD/ Plant Controller - Alkegen (Formerly Lydall Inc) (Jan 22 - Oct 22) Interim Head of Finance - API Design & Build (Aug 21 - Jan -22) Interim Finance Support to CFO - Ipsum Utilities Ltd (May 21 - Aug -21)

  • The Senator Group
    • United Kingdom
    • Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Head Of Finance
      • Jul 2019 - Apr 2021

      An independent, family owned Market leader, The Senator Group is a global manufacturer of innovative, contemporary, sustainable corporate furniture solutions with over 1,250,000 sq ft of international manufacturing space. Achievements include: ▪ Complete overhaul of the finance operation, adopting 'best practice' and instilling robust controls, and procedures. ▪ Upskilling of the AP/ AR teams through performance management/ training/ recruitment. ▪ Development of key relationships with senior management team, reviewing and challenging departmental costs on a monthly basis. ▪ Significantly improve the cash flow of the business through better management of credit control procedures and ensuring the accounts payable function works more efficiently whilst making better commercial decisions (c. £10M positive impact after 6months.). ▪ Drive and implement cost saving initiatives with c. £260k saved and a further £1M targeted for year 1. ▪ Take ownership of UK tax strategy, identifying all opportunities to maximise tax efficiencies with demonstrable results. ▪ Sourced a new R&D partner to undertake current and historic claims – estimate savings in excess of £250k. ▪ Initiated and managed the roll out of e-payslips and salary exchange for all employees – c. £100k per annum ER saving and greater pension contributions for all staff. ▪ Design and implement group dashboard reports, presenting timely KPI’s to the MD to enable improved and prompt decision-making. ▪ Challenging the purchasing teams on improved payment terms and significantly reduced pricing queries. ▪ Guaranteed the integrity of the balance sheet through monthly reconciliation sign-off.

  • Dixon Group Europe Ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Wholesale
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • European Financial Controller (Interim)
      • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

      US owned global leader in the supply and distribution of industrial valves, hoses and accessories for a wide range of applications across diverse industries. US owned global leader in the supply and distribution of industrial valves, hoses and accessories for a wide range of applications across diverse industries.

  • Sigmat
    • United Kingdom
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance Director
      • Feb 2016 - Sep 2018

      A Private Equity backed business providing bespoke, light gauge steel frame and structural steel work solutions across an extensive range of construction projects; specialising in the manufacture and off-site assembly of all the key components to make up the complete structural envelope of a new building. Key Achievements: ▪ Built a best in class finance function from scratch to facilitate impending Due Diligence. ▪ Successful MBO (Sept 2016) providing an exit for the incumbent owner and equity participation for management team. Led Financial Due diligence work with PWC, supported by Grant Thornton. ▪ Significant refinance (June 2017) and further FDD performed in raising £13M for early repayment of Shareholder Loans incl. PE investors. ▪ Substantial R&D and Patent Box claims resulting in circa. £800k CT reclaim. ▪ Implemented a profit improvement plan resulting in annual savings of c. £200k. ▪ Design and implement Investor board back, presenting monthly to Board & PE Investors. ▪ Brought in key business partners to facilitate growth and improve the ‘multiple’ in regard to IT, HR, Systems, Communications, Payroll, Pension and Employee benefits. ▪ Working closely with Factory Director to reduce stock days (c. 10 days) and temporary labour (c. £20k per week). ▪ Pro-active arrangement of forward currency contract for £1M capex investment resulting in £60k saving.

  • WEC Group Ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Group Financial Controller
      • Oct 2013 - Feb 2016

      A diverse, award winning engineering group providing welding, fabrication, laser cutting, waterjet cutting and precison machining services across various industry sectors. Achievements: ▪ Reduction of the month-end reporting timetable from 30+ days to 12 working days. ▪ Successful Auto enrolment across the group for 450 employees into a new group pension sacrifice scheme. (less than 1% opt-out) ▪ Instil a change management culture by challenging & replacing/ automating numerous processes and procedures across the group. ▪ Regular reviews with senior management teams to challenge project costs and explore variations, positively influencing the bottom line. ▪ Design and Implement a group dashboard report, presenting critical KPI’s to the BOD enabling improved and faster decision-making. ▪ Instruct and managed implementation of bespoke electronic documentation across the group including invoicing, statements and payslips, resulting in significant time savings and cost reductions. ▪ Key improvements in Energy procurement resulting in 40k saving against prior year. ▪ Played an integral part in the successful acquisition of a £15M business out of administration; taking a lead role in sourcing funding and integrating the finances within the group.

  • Weltonhurst Ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Financial Controller & Company Secretary
      • Apr 2010 - Oct 2013

      Technical blow – moulding plastics manufacturer. Achievements include: ▪ Reduction in the month-end reporting timetable from ten to five working days. ▪ Project Management & Implementation of Sage Line 200 Manufacturing System. ▪ Overhaul of the entire management reporting schedule including departmental analysis, margin analysis, customer/product profitability and KPIs, positively impacting the bottom line. ▪ Reduction in waste material from the manufacturing process resulting in c.£10k savings per month. ▪ Significant improvements in Energy procurement with 100k saving against budget in year 1. ▪ Negotiation and successful transition of new banking facilities (c. £3.5M funding) ▪ Significant improvement in credit rating from 0 to 67 (ref- credit safe) during tenure.

  • Space Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd & Interior Contracts
    • Financial Controller
      • Jan 2007 - Apr 2010

      Design, manufacture and installation of kitchens and bedrooms to the retail and trade. Design, manufacture and installation of kitchens and bedrooms to the retail and trade.

  • Space Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd
    • Management Accountant
      • Mar 2001 - Jan 2007

      Design, manufacture and installation of kitchens and bedrooms for the retail market. Design, manufacture and installation of kitchens and bedrooms for the retail market.

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