Jonathan Martin B.A

 

Jonathan Martin - Professional Summary:     Dynamic and highly experienced Certified Chartered Accountant offering proven strategic financial and management accounting skills demonstrated in a career spanning 14+ years. Equipped with a wealth of global commercial knowledge with experience of mergers, acquisitions and integration, due diligence, organisational change, global transformation, implementation of financial controls and systems and rationalisation of costs. Demonstrated track record of improving operational efficiencies to maximise revenue and improve performance. Strong analytical and numerical ability, rapidly adapting to changing market dynamics to deliver required results. Capable of identifying, establishing and nurturing key relationships with stakeholders to support and add value to the business. Currently seeking a career enhancing position where skill set can be utilised to make a valuable contribution.

 

 

Jonathan Martin - Professional Experience:    

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
• Repeatedly identified as having exceptional skill and ability to deliver outstanding results and consistently promoted throughout career with Ricoh, Infotec and Danka group set of companies.

European Group Financial Controller & Regional Information Security Officer - Infotec UK
• Played a pivotal role in the Data Governance conversion project from legacy Hyperion Enterprise reporting into Ricoh Hyperion Financial Management.
• Reduced receivables portfolio by £1.9m within a six-month period with the introduction of "Group Project 90 Accounts Receivable" project, addressing accounts at 91+ days.
• Championed implementation of Group-wide financial control mechanisms on operating and capital expenditure and introduced working capital management procedures linked to regional operational performance.
• Streamlined and improved financing arrangements, securing cost savings of €200k per annum.
• Acted as Project Leader for BSI IS027001 implementation for Infotec European Group. Following success played a key role on the Richoh steering committee leading team to achieve BSI ISO27001 certification in 2009 for entire Infotec operations.
• Achieved consistent clean external US GAAP Infotec group financial and SOX audits via KPMG.
• Secured 100% pass rate of Sarbanes Oxley testing of HQ Entity and European Consolidation.

European & Australasia Group Financial Controller - Danka Europe Ltd
• Project managed the delivery of the Group Consolidation System, utilising Hyperion Enterprise 6.1 playing a key role from initial requirements capture (incl. US GAAP and Treasury requirements) through to implementation and user acceptance testing.
• Acted as the HQ Team Project leader in the Sarbonne Oxley documentation of Internal Controls & Processes Project.
• Secured a 95% pass rate of Sarbanes Oxley External testing (Ernst & Young) of Group B countries within Europe (nine entities) and achieved 100% pass rate of Sarbanes Oxley Testing of European Consolidation for two consecutive years.
• Improved Treasury 14 week cash flow forecasting model.
• Played a key role working with external auditors and due diligence teams in the sale of Danka European business to Ricoh, finalised in Jan 2007.
• Reviewed and analysed three-year forecasts and played a key role in the divestment of Danka Australia operation, finalised July 2006.

International Financial Accounting Manager - Danka Europe Ltd
• Successfully managed the international consolidation project for US GAAP and UK GAAP for 34+ entities, in 20 countries across Europe and Asia Pacific.
• Monitored and applied developments of IFRS reporting impact on group reporting.
• Key member of the team responsible for the disposal of the DSI facilities management business, June 2001.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Feb 2007 - Date Infotec UK
European Group Financial Controller & Regional Information Security Officer
• Promoted to this position and responsible for leading a team to provide consolidated financial information and ensure the financial and operational success of Infotec regional operating companies.
• Successfully maintaining working relationships with stakeholders, including financial teams at Ricoh & Infotec European HQ, country sales offices, supply chain, Infotec European CEO & CFO, Ricoh & Infotec European Treasury Management and steering committee members of Ricoh EMEA US\Japanese Sarbanes & Oxley and ISMS Steering Groups.
• Performing analysis of financials and working with internal operations teams to identify opportunities for operational performance improvements or efficiencies.
• Continuous reviewing of groups accounting systems, implementing new controls and streamlining procedures.
• Delivering commentaries/explanations of irregularities in data submissions, monitoring material variances from budget and performance against forecast on an ongoing basis.
• Ensuring statutory compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP and adherence to US & Japanese SOX, including ITGCs.
• Preparing the statutory accounts for Head Office reporting entity.

Mar 2004 - Jan 2007 Danka Europe Ltd.
European & Australasia Group Financial Controller
• Promoted to this position to ensure compliance with the corporate finance manual and internal financial controls across the European business, and ensure implementation of required levels of internal controls to satisfy the requirements of Sarbanes Oxley 404.
• Leading a team and ensuring delivery of statutory accounting, consolidation of monthly management accounts, quarterly and rolling forecasts, annual budgets and three-year strategic plan.
• Ensuring timely delivery of high quality board reporting, ensuring full integrity of groups external financial reporting.
• Monitoring developments in IFRS reporting, impacting group reporting and maintaining IFRS compliance accounting policies for the Group.
• Coordinating with US Corporation Tax planning department, filing of foreign tax returns and audits within group under US GAAP.
• Maintaining inter-group transfer pricing policies and service level contracts, optimising tax position.

Apr 2000 - Mar 2004 Danka Europe Ltd.
International Financial Accounting Manager
• Championed improvements to financial planning and forecasting within the business.
• Prepared annual budgeting targets, monthly reporting and planning information pack, including analysis of results, forecasting and planning, variance analysis and statistics.
• Assisted in the planning and evaluation of a proposed MIS accounting solution and proposed implementation of an automated consolidation system.
• Reviewed and maintained Danka chart of accounts across US International GAAP.

 

 

Jonathan Martin - Education: 

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Apr 2005 FCCA, Institute of Chartered Accountants
Apr 2000 ACCA Qualified

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Passed BSI ISO27001 Internal Auditor Training in September 2008
Sep 1991 - Jun 1994 BA Hons. Accountancy & Finance 2.2, University of Greenwich, London

 

 

Jonathan Martin - Interests:     I am a member of Thameswey Canoe Club and enjoy Kayaking on a regular basis. In addition, I am also a member of Cotswold Golf Club, where I play as frequently as possible. The remainder of my spare time, I cherish with my family.

 

 

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