Jim Robertson

Experience

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  PricewaterhouseCoopers

  Sept 1995 - Jan 2000

  Assistant Manager

  Trained as auditor with a broad portfolio of clients.Ultimately transferred internally to central accounts function responsible for management accounts and budgets for central cost centres in the UK

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  WHSmith

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  Group Finance Manager

  Financial Accounting / Reporting• Responsible for all aspects of Group Statutory Reporting including preparation of the Annual Report and liaison with auditors.• Prepared monthly Group consolidation including detailed commentary for the Board.• Analysed monthly Group performance including revenue by product type, profit by store and like for like sales analysis.• Liaised with Group Businesses, providing technical advice and support to individual finance teams.• Reviewed new store proposals and return on investment analysis.Forecasting / Budgeting• Production of Group budget and ongoing review of the budgeting process including the administration and development of the 3-year planning process.Project Work• Six-month secondment to a project team to provide financial input and support in the assessment of the costs and benefits of the integration and merger of two of the Group’s divisions. • Analysed the retail and purchase prices of all product lines. Show less

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  Burberry

  Feb 2004 - Oct 2006

  Group Finance Manager

  Project Work• Project manager overseeing the design, build and implementation of a new consolidation system over a 12-month period. Tasks and responsibilities included:- Merging separate statutory reporting and management reporting systems into one ensuring that the reporting requirements for both were still maintained.- Overseeing the roll-out of the new system to all Group business divisions in eight locations around the world.- Preparing and delivering training to all users.Financial Accounting / Reporting• Completed Statutory Reporting for all Group Companies including liaison with auditors.• Developed and prepared monthly reporting pack and commentary with the Group Financial Controller for distribution to the Board.• Prepared the Group forecast and presentation for the Group Executive Committee.• Review of weekly sales and like for like sales analysis. Show less

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  Framestore

  Oct 2006 - Sept 2022

  FrameStore is a privately-owned award-winning company creating digital images for the film and advertising industries across multiple platforms. The Group expanded from one office to six across 4 countries and was sold to private equity in 2020.- Led all finance, accounting, treasury and tax functions across all global territories. - Transformed internal reporting through building management reporting structure, summary, detailed reports and detailed monthly presentations for the Board. - Implemented new Budgeting process and coordinated preparation of budgets and reforecasts. - Managed the treasury function of the company including working directly with banks on financing requirements, refinancing negotiations and foreign currency hedging. - Ensured smooth running of statutory reporting and audits, providing the lead on all technical accounting. - Developed a lean efficient finance team.Strategic Development - Worked with CEO and COO on the financial modelling of new business opportunities. - Prepared and managed all vendor due diligence financial documentation ahead of external investment on 3 separate occasions, including the ultimate sale of the Group to private equity investors.- Provided financial lead in the opsning of new offices internationally and new business ventures. Show less

  • Finance Director

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Head of Finance

    Oct 2006 - Jul 2018
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  Jensten

  May 2024 - Nov 2024

  Interim Financial Reporting Manager

  • Managed the statutory reporting for 58 legal entities, of which 9 required full audits.• Managed the flow of information between the business and the external auditors in an efficient and timely manner ensuring deadlines are met.