A highly accomplished international Chief Financial Officer, with more than 27 years’ experience in accounting and operational (manufacturing) finance within a global commercial and production environment. As a trusted strategic business partner, working at board level, I've earned a reputation for transforming Finance functions, building disciplined, high-performing teams, delivering efficient and adaptable financial processes, and enabling informed business decision-making. Having managed international teams across continents, I'm an adept, culturally sensitive people leader, who has consistently led and developed successful, collaborative cross-region and cross-functional teams. I am an analytical problem-solver, and an impactful and influential communicator, who succeeds through applying my deep-held values of professionalism, respect and integrity.STRENGTHS• Thinking both strategically and cross-functionally, while successfully executing robust business plans.• Respected and effective communication to boardroom level in both Europe and U.S. • Building, leading and developing effective and disciplined teams across many differing countries and markets.• Effective management, monitoring and influencing of business performance, highlighting opportunities, optimising cost and monitoring working capital efficiency.• Impactful and influential communication with stakeholders.• Detailed fx exposure and experience, having managed through many disrupting global events.• Deep industry expertise, with 27+ years experience with US corporations, SOX compliance, US GAAP/IFRS, legal global compliance/ethics, management and approach.
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Searching For New Opportunity - Available ImmediatelySelf-Employed Jul 2019 - PresentWest Midlands
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Chief Financial OfficerFruit Of The Loom Europe 2008 - Jun 2019Telford, United Kingdom- European sub of US company Fruit of the Loom Inc, part of Berkshire Hathaway group. Manufacture and procure finished goods to be sold across Europe. Manufacturing Morocco & Vietnam. 4k+ employees Turnover c. $300M. B2B model now in Europe with circa 250 customers. Oracle ERP system – embarking on cloud Fusion platform.- Integral to the delivery of a circa +20% points ROS turnaround in operating profit over a 36 month period, and creating a robust structure for an ongoing competitive ROS%… Show more - European sub of US company Fruit of the Loom Inc, part of Berkshire Hathaway group. Manufacture and procure finished goods to be sold across Europe. Manufacturing Morocco & Vietnam. 4k+ employees Turnover c. $300M. B2B model now in Europe with circa 250 customers. Oracle ERP system – embarking on cloud Fusion platform.- Integral to the delivery of a circa +20% points ROS turnaround in operating profit over a 36 month period, and creating a robust structure for an ongoing competitive ROS% delivered consistently over the following 4+ years - Delivered successful integration of acquisition brands into ongoing business via consolidation of locations and processes driving out over 10% ROS points from SGA expenses- Consolidated 6 legal entities and Sales Co’s down to support services closing offices – complex transformation projects. Show less -
Vice President FinanceFruit Of The Loom Europe 2002 - 2008Telford, United Kingdom- Enhanced and accelerated senior leadership decision-making capability, enabling the business to understand the key drivers of profitability by developing the systems and reporting to ensure that underlying business performance was transparent and clearly understood across functions- Created a high impact, valued Finance team, which partnered with and enhanced the financial capabilities of the business leadership, via focused personal and team development, talent management and effective… Show more - Enhanced and accelerated senior leadership decision-making capability, enabling the business to understand the key drivers of profitability by developing the systems and reporting to ensure that underlying business performance was transparent and clearly understood across functions- Created a high impact, valued Finance team, which partnered with and enhanced the financial capabilities of the business leadership, via focused personal and team development, talent management and effective succession planning.- Drove out $20m of inventory, by optimising focus on working capital improvements and detailed sku analysis/performance.- Direct involvement and influencer in Risk Management Team, Whistle blower disclosure assessments, SOX compliance/control processes, Legal compliance/Ethics Team, Steering Committees of major projects or initiatives. Strong knowledge of risk/control frameworks (COSO) together with US GAAP/IFRS- Developed and transformed the completion and communication of the annual audit risk assessment process for European business. Show less -
European Business Reporting ManagerFruit Of The Loom Europe 1996 - 2002Telford, United Kingdom- Developed adaptable, yet simple and effective LRP modelling techniques which were able to take strategic data and manipulate into P&L’s, balance sheets and cashflows- Simplified the bridging presentations to board of performance variances, by delivering key reporting analysis. -
Uk Financial ControllerFruit Of The Loom Europe 1994 - 1996Telford, United Kingdom -
Accounts AssistantFruit Of The Loom Europe 1992 - 1994Telford, United Kingdom -
Audit TraineeBdo 1991 - 1992Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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Jon Griffiths Education Details
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Wolverhampton Grammar School3 A Levels And 10 O’Levels
Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Griffiths
What company does Jon Griffiths work for?
Jon Griffiths works for Self-Employed
What is Jon Griffiths's role at the current company?
Jon Griffiths's current role is Chief Financial Officer | Finance Director.
What schools did Jon Griffiths attend?
Jon Griffiths attended The University Of Manchester, Wolverhampton Grammar School.
What skills is Jon Griffiths known for?
Jon Griffiths has skills like Leadership, Team Building, Variance Analysis, Transfer Pricing, Europe, Business Transformation, Risk Assessment And Management, The Middle East, Oracle E Business Suite, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Corporate Tax Planning, Africa.
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