Forbes Gauld
About Forbes Gauld
Forbes Gauld is a Senior Management Accountant currently employed at Tronox in Perth, Australia, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in accounting, having held various positions at companies such as Vocus Group Limited, Seven West Media, and Aker Solutions.
Work at Tronox
Forbes Gauld serves as a Senior Management Accountant at Tronox, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the analysis and commentary on the production cost model for the titanium dioxide (TiO2) manufacturing operations at the Kwinana Pigment Plant. He conducts financial year-end inventory audits for finished goods across Western Australia warehouses and the Asia Pacific region. Gauld participates in weekly local IIP capital investment meetings, where he reviews project submissions and provides financial input. His responsibilities also include presenting monthly reports to global corporate leadership, focusing on production volumes, finished goods inventory, and addressing internal stakeholder queries.
Previous Experience
Before joining Tronox, Forbes Gauld held several accounting positions. He worked as a Financial Accountant at Seven West Media from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Senior Financial Accountant at ABN Group for five months in 2021. His earlier experience includes a role as an SAP Time Controller at Aker Solutions from 2013 to 2014 and as an Inventory Officer / Accounts Payable at Baker Hughes in 2012. Gauld also worked briefly as an Accounts Payable at Baker Hughes in 2011. His diverse background in finance and accounting has equipped him with a broad skill set applicable to his current role.
Education and Expertise
Forbes Gauld holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Aberdeen, which he completed from 2009 to 2013. He further enhanced his qualifications by achieving CPA status through CPA Australia between 2016 and 2019. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in financial analysis and management accounting. Additionally, he completed A-Levels at New Cairo British International School from 2005 to 2009, which laid the groundwork for his higher education in finance.
Key Responsibilities
In his current role at Tronox, Forbes Gauld is responsible for several key financial activities. He assists the Finance Manager with budgeting and forecasting for Kwinana Pigment Plant operations, focusing on both core business drivers and non-drivers. Gauld identifies key risks and opportunities related to commercial drivers in the manufacturing process. His analytical skills are crucial for providing insights that support decision-making and enhance operational efficiency within the organization.