Simon Farnsworth Fcpa, Fcma,Cgma, Iod Ba Hons Email & Phone Number

Brisbane, QLD, AU

Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

The Healthy Sleep Group have designed, developed and manufactured a world leading UVC mattress medical device / disinfection equipment. Over the last 20 years the company has secured strong global sales in the hotel sector and I am working with the owner on a number of new sales channels (B2C, Hospitals, Nursing Homes etc.)

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports for Australia’s leading civil construction, marine and dredging company (Private equity / family owned $400m turnover – medium to large construction projects).
• Assist in the compilation of monthly management accounts and consolidation for the 12 Group companies.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and year-end accounts.
• Working closely with Divisional General Managers to control costs on large contracts
• Implement an effective foreign currency hedging strategy for the large contracts secured in the Pacific Islands.
• Compilation of Audit, Risk and Compliance policies.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

• Led finance function, warehouse, factory, procurement and business growth opportunities for Australia’s leading manufacturer and retailer of premium quality bedroom furniture (family owned well established business).
• Managed team of 5 senior managers and reported directly to the business owner to provide strategic business development advice
• Contributed to strong business performance that resulted in November being the best sales month in the 66 years of trading.
• Drove significant reductions in raw material / stock prices from Chinese and Malaysian suppliers.
• Improved financial reporting, KPIs and helped the business reduce time taken for month end management accounts.Highest Achievement
• Successfully led the business into a lucrative direct sales channel

Brisbane, Australia

• Led business growth opportunities for a family owned, manufacturer / retailer of medical devices and furniture
• Managed a team of 5 and reported directly to the business owners to provide strategic business development advice
• Contributed to strong business performance that resulted in annual turnover of $35m
• Played integral role in achieving significant sales growth for the company, from zero sales to $5m in two years
• Actively participated in monthly board meetings as a member of the senior management team
• Fostered the international market of B2B and B2C distributors across multiple countries

Bristol, United Kingdom

• Worked closely with the 2 business owners of a market leader selling independent living assistance devices (beds, chairs) across 3 companies (manufacturing, retail stores and direct sales in the home) - turnover $120m.
• Managed finance, IT, HR, internal audit and warehousing teams and oversaw astute budget management
• Led the management of 25 retail stores (Middleton’s Limited)
• Improved retail store footprint and instrumental in the profitable rollout of additional retail outlets
• Established robust controls, processes and procedures to optimise accuracy and efficiency
• Negotiated strategically to improve prices, credit terms, and service level agreements with suppliers

Warrington, United Kingdom

• Key member of the senior management team for sofa / furniture retail omni-channel business (50+ stores / turnover $400m p.a.)
• Led finance, IT, logistics, HR, Customer Services, and internal audit teams.
• Supported the organisation through period of expansion, including the opening of 8-10 stores each year
• Collaborated with the Marketing Director to oversee the astute management of an $80m marketing budget
• Established robust financial controls, processes, and procedures to optimise accuracy and efficiency
• Developed management information and KPI reporting suites to drive business performance

Worcester, United Kingdom

• Reported directly to the Chairman / business owner for a leading, well established clothing garment manufacturer.
• Responsible for the finance, logistics, IT, HR, operations, and the China based administration office
• Supported business performance, contributing to $74m p.a. turnover and employing 1500 staff globally
• Led company’s acquisition of a lady’s outer garment clothing business worth $24m in annual turnover
• Oversaw all material procurement and price negotiations.
• Contributed to the successful transition of manufacturing operations from China to Bangladesh

Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

• Senior management team member for leading window manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer (turnover $150m). The Group also had construction and overseas property development interests
• Raised short term finance to ensure business continuity and later business expansion (turnaround operation)
• Sourced new revenue streams and acquisitions which generated $7m in sales and $4m profit per annum
• Led 2 Area Managers to manage sales operations across 10 stores
• Managed the financial day-to-day operational aspects for the 11 companies, making strategic improvements
• Responsible for all sales, manufacturing, operations and supply chain issues

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Floors-2-Go was the largest laminate and wood flooring specialist in the UK. There were over 140 retail stores, a strong trade business and a rapidly growing contracts and insurance division. The company had a turnover of $160m, an operating profit in excess of $14m, and employed 800 staff. I led the business from being family owned (1999-2004), to private.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Responsible for all Head Office functions including Accounts, Payroll, IT, Purchasing, Reception, Personnel, and Stock Loss / Profit Protection.Devised a comprehensive monthly Management Accounts pack, showing all KPI’s. Annual Business Plans, budgets and rolling forecasts were also compiled, which facilitated the business to move to new bankers and.

Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Lecturer of AAT / CIMA to mature students 2 evenings per weekCosting and Financial papers

Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom

Kidderminster, England, United Kingdom

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Education record

Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (Cima), All 3 Levels Were First Time Passes

Ba Hons Business & Management, First Class Hons

Education record