Andrew Watt
About Andrew Watt
Andrew Watt serves as the Director of Group Finance at Bodycote, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at firms such as Ernst & Young and Low & Bonar. His career includes significant expertise in financial management, capital market transactions, and presenting to boards and audit committees.
Current Role at Bodycote
Andrew Watt serves as the Director of Group Finance at Bodycote, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he operates primarily in the London Area, United Kingdom, and Prague, Czech Republic. His responsibilities include overseeing financial operations and strategy, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing financial reporting. His leadership contributes to the company's financial health and strategic direction.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to his current role, Andrew Watt held several significant positions in finance. He worked as the Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer at Low & Bonar from 2018 to 2020. Before that, he served as the Group Financial Controller at EnQuest from 2013 to 2017. His extensive experience includes a nine-year tenure at Ernst & Young, where he specialized in Mining, Oil & Gas, and Utilities, and worked as an Auditor at both Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young earlier in his career.
Education and Professional Development
Andrew Watt studied Accounting and Finance at The University of Western Australia, earning a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from 1995 to 1997. He has pursued further professional education, studying at ICAEW since 2009 and at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand since 2001. This educational background supports his expertise in financial management and compliance.
Expertise in Financial Reporting and Standards
Andrew Watt has extensive experience working with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). His background includes managing finance teams across various geographies, including South America, the US, Switzerland, Australia, and Malaysia. He has played a key role in finance transformation initiatives and has significant experience in capital market transactions, including IPOs, bond issues, debt restructuring, and equity raises.
Skills in Board Presentations
Andrew Watt possesses a strong background in presenting to boards and audit committees. His ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively is a key aspect of his professional skill set. This capability enhances his contributions to organizational governance and strategic decision-making.