Rory Baker-Johnson Email & Phone Number

Bristol, Bristol, Gb

Bristol, South West, Gb

Midsomer Norton, Banes , Gb

Elland, Halifax, Yorkshire, Gb

Elland, Halifax, Yorkshire, Gb

London, England, Gb

London, England, Gb

London, Gb

Fr

• Contributed to M&A activity as part of the Senior Management team, including due diligence on acquisition targets and spreadsheet modelling• Significantly involved in the preparation of statutory accounts for Group and UK subsidiaries• Assisted Group Finance Director and Company Secretariat with investor relationship, notably with the Private Placement holders in the US• Advised Group Legal Counsel in asset/business disposals and liaised with Pension Scheme Trustees regarding scheme funding & administration• Managed Group Treasury function, including development of 3 direct reports; instructed plants on cash management improvement initiatives; managed and developed relationships with key financing partners; identified risk issues with Group hedging policy and procedures, and used Audit Committee as forum for pushing through required changes• Managed Group’s risk in respect of both direct and indirect taxation; imposed relevant transfer pricing documentation where applicable; maintained Group tax charge below the standard UK rate• Rationalised and improved processes surrounding inter-company loans, resulting in a 70% improvement in the time taken to confirm balances

• Worked closely with the Group Reporting Manager in completing the annual and interim Group accounts, also requiring considerable liaison with the external auditors, and taking particular responsibility for the statutory cashflow• Implemented processes to reduce year-end reporting time by 3 weeks, included automated production of the statutory cashflow statement, and preparation of data for analysts• Acted as a change agent to implement revised processes and reporting to comply with adoption of IFRS/International Accounting Standards, impacting over 80 UK & overseas operations• Enabled the reporting of relevant non-financial information and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Esab (a subsidiary division of Charter)• Advised group companies of commercial, accounting and reporting implications of any acquisition /disposal activity• Responsible for development of the Group MIS, and integrity of data therein; ongoing education of Group staff to evolving standards and related interface with the MIS, encouraging a ‘right first time’ attitude across all operations• Developed enhanced reporting items for both tax and treasury departments, consistent with mainstream management account data• Negotiated with aggressive US software house, ultimately saving 70% on the list price of the product

Renfrew, Lanarkshire, Gb

• Reviewed business performance and budget/forecast preparation with operational management, including review of long-term contracts; participated in annual strategic analysis process• Managed overhead reduction process through more detailed information capture and directing purchasing initiatives• Managed implementation of windows-based reporting system across 25 overseas operations; utilised increase in efficiency and user-friendly Excel interface to reduce monthly reporting cycle time by 50%• Developed system for monitoring, and reporting on, key risks and related internal controls• Drafted Group Accounting policies, particularly over previously ‘grey’ areas of contract accounting and treasury• ‘Parachuted’ into operations for position cover and troubleshooting