Jay KochJay Koch

Chief Financial Officer

Growing up in rural Queensland, Jays interest in hospitality can be linked back to the family business running a regional roadhouse and Motel. From there, his ambitions in accounting and finance led to a corporate career path spanning the world.

Jay is a positive and passionate leader with a dual ability to not only deliver accurate and timely financial information, but also drive transformative change across business systems and steer complex projects to success. With a keen eye for detail and an unyielding work ethic, Jay thrives in challenging environments, such as navigating and pragmatically prioritising through consolidations, mergers, de-mergers and integrations.

Jay’s strength lies in not only rolling up the sleeves to tackle monthly accounting intricacies but also excelling in project and stakeholder management across diverse organizational levels. His adaptability shines through from experiences spanning both the dynamic Australian and European business landscapes.

As a capable communicator, Jay is adept at delivering messages tailored to resonate with various audiences at all levels.

Core skills and Competencies

  • Managing monthly accounting tasks, financial analysis for executive decision making, statutory reporting, financial reporting against budgets and ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • Jay excels in managing complex financial projects and transformations, demonstrated by his successful leadership in system migration and the integration of finance applications across diverse international landscapes.
  • With a strong background in both IT and finance management, Jay effectively bridges technical and financial requirements, ensuring that solutions are precisely defined, designed, and delivered while adhering to rigorous project management standards and corporate guidelines.
  • His expertise in stakeholder management is evident from his ability to engage with senior management and diverse teams, facilitating seamless communication and alignment across organizational levels to drive successful project outcomes.
  • Jay’s adaptability and proficiency in change management are highlighted by his extensive experience in leading large-scale finance and IT system migrations in both Australian and European markets, managing risk, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
  • As a capable communicator and strategic leader, Jay has demonstrated his ability to deliver tailored messages to varied audiences, manage teams effectively, and implement complex systems, processes and change that enhance financial reporting and internal controls.

Specific Experience

  • Statutory Accounting and Financial Reporting: Expertly managed statutory accounting, monthly financial reports, budgeting, and compliance at companies such as Diageo and Guinness World Records, ensuring accurate financial oversight and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Asset and Investment Accounting: Managed complex asset and investment accounting tasks, including acquisitions and integration, at Diageo and ABN Amro, ensuring precise financial reporting and compliance.
  • Business and Finance Integration: Led significant finance system migrations and business integrations, including the European Banking and Payments Application and VAT reporting application, at Ahold Delhaize, SoftwareOne & The Royal Bank of Scotland.
  • Project Management: Oversaw large-scale IT and finance projects, such as cloud migrations and RPA implementations, at Ahold Delhaize and The Royal Bank of Scotland, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • IT System Selection and Optimization: Directed the selection, integration, and optimization of finance systems, including SAP and Navision, at ABN Amro, RBS, and Diageo, aligning stakeholders, technology and business needs.
  • Communication and Stakeholder Management: Excelled in communication and stakeholder engagement across diverse organizational levels, demonstrated through roles at Ahold Delhaize, SoftwareOne, and The Royal Bank of Scotland, facilitating effective project execution and change management.

For more details, or to connect, see Jay’s Linkedin profile here: Jay Koch Linkedin