Chris Kiely
Chief Financial Officer at Heathcoat Fabrics Limited- Claim this Profile
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Suzanne Glancy-Ross
Chris is an experienced and commercially astute finance director, having worked closely with Chris over the last two years. He was instrumental in the financial and operational integration of the acquired owner-managed business into the wider listed group. Chris implemented a strong and control environment in particular in relation to margin and cost transparency and working capital management, the latter proving critical in light of the external challenges to the business during 2020. I would have no hesitation in advocating Chris as FD for any team in the future.
Frank Höving
Chris reported to me from August 2019 to September 2020 and was a key member of the UK leadership team. He supported me thoroughly to understand the numbers of the organisation’s P&L and accounting. Chris very solidly managed the financial network of our company, including our tax, legal and audit partners and ensured that all required compliance was properly observed. Chris also project-managed the financial integration of the Cobell SME into Symrise with a keen eye for cost saving opportunities as well as the subsequent migration on to the Group SAP platform. Chris is very easy to work with and moreover delivers what he promises.
Suzanne Glancy-Ross
Chris is an experienced and commercially astute finance director, having worked closely with Chris over the last two years. He was instrumental in the financial and operational integration of the acquired owner-managed business into the wider listed group. Chris implemented a strong and control environment in particular in relation to margin and cost transparency and working capital management, the latter proving critical in light of the external challenges to the business during 2020. I would have no hesitation in advocating Chris as FD for any team in the future.
Frank Höving
Chris reported to me from August 2019 to September 2020 and was a key member of the UK leadership team. He supported me thoroughly to understand the numbers of the organisation’s P&L and accounting. Chris very solidly managed the financial network of our company, including our tax, legal and audit partners and ensured that all required compliance was properly observed. Chris also project-managed the financial integration of the Cobell SME into Symrise with a keen eye for cost saving opportunities as well as the subsequent migration on to the Group SAP platform. Chris is very easy to work with and moreover delivers what he promises.
Suzanne Glancy-Ross
Chris is an experienced and commercially astute finance director, having worked closely with Chris over the last two years. He was instrumental in the financial and operational integration of the acquired owner-managed business into the wider listed group. Chris implemented a strong and control environment in particular in relation to margin and cost transparency and working capital management, the latter proving critical in light of the external challenges to the business during 2020. I would have no hesitation in advocating Chris as FD for any team in the future.
Frank Höving
Chris reported to me from August 2019 to September 2020 and was a key member of the UK leadership team. He supported me thoroughly to understand the numbers of the organisation’s P&L and accounting. Chris very solidly managed the financial network of our company, including our tax, legal and audit partners and ensured that all required compliance was properly observed. Chris also project-managed the financial integration of the Cobell SME into Symrise with a keen eye for cost saving opportunities as well as the subsequent migration on to the Group SAP platform. Chris is very easy to work with and moreover delivers what he promises.
Suzanne Glancy-Ross
Chris is an experienced and commercially astute finance director, having worked closely with Chris over the last two years. He was instrumental in the financial and operational integration of the acquired owner-managed business into the wider listed group. Chris implemented a strong and control environment in particular in relation to margin and cost transparency and working capital management, the latter proving critical in light of the external challenges to the business during 2020. I would have no hesitation in advocating Chris as FD for any team in the future.
Frank Höving
Chris reported to me from August 2019 to September 2020 and was a key member of the UK leadership team. He supported me thoroughly to understand the numbers of the organisation’s P&L and accounting. Chris very solidly managed the financial network of our company, including our tax, legal and audit partners and ensured that all required compliance was properly observed. Chris also project-managed the financial integration of the Cobell SME into Symrise with a keen eye for cost saving opportunities as well as the subsequent migration on to the Group SAP platform. Chris is very easy to work with and moreover delivers what he promises.
Experience
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Heathcoat Fabrics Limited
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United Kingdom
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Textile Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Portfolio
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Exeter, England, United Kingdom
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Finance Director
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Oct 2020 - Dec 2020
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Symrise AG
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Germany
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Director UK, Interim
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Dec 2018 - Sep 2020
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Wincanton
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United Kingdom
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of Commercial Finance, Construction
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Apr 2014 - Nov 2018
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Business Unit Controller, multiple portfolios
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Oct 2008 - Mar 2014
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Contract Accountant, Chilled Services
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Sep 2005 - Sep 2008
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Regional Accountant, Retail
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Aug 2002 - Aug 2005
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Site Accountant, Grocery
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Sep 1999 - Jul 2002
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Royal Mail
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United Kingdom
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Freight and Package Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Corporate Accountancy Graduate Training Scheme
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Jul 1996 - Aug 1999
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Education
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1996 - 1999
CIMA
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1990 - 1994
University of Leeds
BA (Hons) Economics and Politics, 2.1
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