Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Jason Knights is a seasoned financial executive with over 15 years of experience in the mining, construction, and insurance sectors. As the current Financial Controller and CFO for Rexnord Australia, he is responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, driving strategic decision-making, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his role as Financial Controller / CFO at Rexnord Australia, a division of Regal Rexnord, Jason is responsible for managing the company's financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes. He works closely with the executive team to analyze financial data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement process improvements to enhance the organization's overall financial health and efficiency.
Career Progression
Prior to his current position, Jason held several senior finance roles, including Finance Director for Minova APAC at Orica, where he led the financial operations across the Asia-Pacific region, and Commercial Manager - Head of Finance at Wilson Mining, where he was instrumental in driving the company's commercial and financial strategy.
Earlier in his career, Jason served as a Financial Controller for Tropic Asphalts at COLAS Australia Group, where he was responsible for overseeing the financial reporting and compliance for the company's asphalt operations. He also gained valuable experience as a Finance Team Lead at MetLife Insurance and as a Finance Consultant at Ralph & Associates Limited.
Academic Background
Jason holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Newcastle, where he graduated with distinction. He is a certified Chartered Accountant and has completed several professional development courses in financial management, strategic planning, and business transformation.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cost optimization and process improvement
- Strategic financial planning and decision-making
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Team leadership and stakeholder management
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Jason has demonstrated a strong track record of driving financial excellence and contributing to the success of the organizations he has served. In his previous roles, he has implemented cost-saving initiatives that resulted in significant improvements to the bottom line, developed strategic financial plans that supported business growth, and led teams of finance professionals to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strong technical expertise, and strategic mindset, Jason Knights is well-positioned to continue driving financial excellence and contributing to the ongoing success of Rexnord Australia. His proven ability to navigate complex financial challenges and deliver measurable results makes him a valuable asset to the organization.
