Heather Knox Email & Phone Number

Luxembourg

Luxembourg, Luxembourg

London, United Kingdom

As Global Head of Finance, I built the finance team and systems to support the brand’s ambitions of expanding worldwide operations. Managing a team of five and two out-sourced finance teams, I oversaw:• Transformation of the finance function – people, systems, processes• Finance operations – management accounts, credit control, accounts payable, payroll etc• Statutory reporting, internal controls, and tax complianceAchievements 1. Led the finance response to the COVID-19 crisis• Introduced frequent cash flow forecasting to give visibility in the rapidly changing early lockdown world • Engagement with shareholders and banks to plan emergency financing – secured government-backed funding which sustained the business through the crisis• Swiftly implemented strict credit control requirements which quickly reduced overdue debt 2. Implementation of new ERP system (NetSuite)• Unites four disparate accounting systems, resulting in more accurate and timely reporting

Slough, United Kingdom

As Atcore’s first Group FC, my remit included preparing the finance function for the next transaction, as well as group finance operations. Managing a team of five, I oversaw:• Development of the FP&A function to provide the board with reliable and prompt reporting and analysis. This included the implementation of a new budgeting/forecasting/consolidation software tool and introduction of staff utilisation and customer profitability metrics• Finance systems and processes – designed roadmap for future additions, replacements and improvements • Finance operations, including monthly management accounts, credit control, accounts payable, payroll etc • Statutory reporting, internal controls, and tax compliance, including leading the adoption of IFRS 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers

London, United Kingdom

As the head of finance in EMEA, I supported local operational management and group finance. Managing a team of three, my remit covered:• Full ownership of cash flow management for the region• Financial and reporting support to local operational and marketing functions• Oversight and review of monthly financials, maintaining integrity of accounting practices, systems and records• Oversight of all back-office functions, including payroll and credit control• Delivery of the annual accounts, including management of the annual audits and tax returns• Relationships with external advisors (bank, auditors, etc)During my first year at Diligent, I rebuilt the EMEA finance function as the first Financial Controller for the EMEA region:• Introduced working capital discipline through aggressively decreasing debtor days from 210 to 60 and implementing supplier payment routines• Built out team with two new experienced hires, and encouraged part-qualified staff to pursue formal qualification. Established team member professional development through fortnightly one-to-one sessions and goal setting.• Introduced a monthly reporting cycle, including balance sheet reconciliations focusing on risk areas.• Established payroll in five countries throughout the EMEA region, each according to local regulations and giving consideration to tax implications for Diligent

London, United Kingdom

> Commercial and financial lead on acquisition and joint venture projects: - Identify opportunities and develop into business cases - Analyse growth/market opportunities and recommend projects to senior management - Financial modelling and scenario analysis - Manage due diligence process across multiple departments - Negotiate corporate and financing structure of opportunities, interacting with physicians, real estate developers, HCA and NHS executives, and division personnel> Responsibility for joint venture partnership administration: - Advise partners on entry & exit plans and valuations - Oversee financial statements and capital management - Lead board and shareholder meetings on finance and operations

London, United Kingdom

- Provide finance and accounting support to the Vice President of Development in relation to joint venture partnerships with consultants, consultant support services, and consultant agreements- Lead board and members meetings of joint ventures in the areas of finance, consultant activity and other operational information- Develop and manage business plans for proposed joint venture partnership opportunities, including new outpatient and diagnostic facilities- Manage finances of a subsidiary of HCA which offers practice management services to HCA consultants- Initial assessment of the effect of the UK Bribery Act on HCA consultant agreements

London, United Kingdom

- Project management of IFRS conversion engagements (from both US GAAP and UK GAAP)- Preparation and conversion of historical financial information under IFRS for companies listing on AiM- Audit client industries included financial services, technology, property development, hotel, and energy industries- Specialist IFRS and US GAAP financial reporting advice to corporate clients

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Bs, Accounting And Business Administration

Diploma In International Financial Reporting

Cpa