Andrew Bell In 60 Seconds
Andrew Bell is a highly accomplished professional with a remarkable ability to maximize value-adding capability. He demonstrates expertise in both hands-on financial management and providing invaluable assistance to Directors and Management in matters of strategy, risk, and corporate governance. Andrew’s extensive background working with fast-growing small, medium, and large-sized companies has endowed him with formidable continuous improvement and change management skills. Beyond his professional endeavors, Andrew finds great joy in cherishing family time and indulging in the serenity of sailing.
Specialist Skills
Budgeting; Forecasting
Cash flow Improvement
Raising Funds
M&A Specialist
Profit Improvement
Track Record Highlights
- Ex ASX 300 CFO and experienced executive with proven record in adding shareholder value to fast growing companies of any size or industry
- Forecasting to obtain funding for a major acquisition, multiple (4 x Prospectus issued in one year to raise capital and complete multiple acquisitions for debt + equity deals)
- Held senior management and executive positions with some of Australia’s fastest growing private and ASX listed companies
- Conversion of private to Unlisted Public company
- Implemented detailed weekly cashflow forecasts which allowed transparency of any cash shortages
- Financial forecasts needed to be modelled over an extended time frame with additional risk factors built in to obtain two tranches of finance to purchase new $6M+ ferry
- Implementation of a new $30M banking facility with increased overdraft, equipment financing and bank guarantee facilities provided the working capital funding to take on new contracts being won
Sector Experience
- Construction
- Banking & Financial Services
- Engineering
- Mining, Resources & Energy
- Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Retail & Consumer Products