Coex Training is grateful for the outstanding support provided by SKJ Consulting. Their expertise in finance management has been invaluable, helping us streamline processes and strengthen the financial foundations of our business...

We contacted Karl as we felt we needed a more hands on approach from our outsourced CFO, he was referred to us from our accountant. Initially his ideas and knowledge of the industry was a big attraction and then, as we started to work together, he was very eager to roll up his sleeves and help rectify our business issues, improve processes, and help increase cashflow. He is very approachable and easy to talk to, making everything clear and easy to understand. Karl helps implement everything, he doesn’t just write a plan and leave you to it. We feel like he’s in the trenches with us and we would have no issue in referring Karl to any other company.

Karl was referred by our accountant, but gave us comfort quickly in his approach and knowledge. At short notice Karl provided interim CFO support but went beyond to help the immediate finance team. Karl was dynamic and got us organised in a short amount of time. Following on from this turbulent time, Karl identified quick wins and opportunities to create financial benefits for the business and supported management decision making. Karl “rolled up his sleeves” and made it happen in the process whilst working to make himself redundant which included supporting recruitment of a full time resource. Some specific support and understanding of systems during uncertain times was invaluable.

Karl is retained by our business as an external CFO and advisor, and a steering member of our Senior Management Advisory Group. Commerciality astute and with a practical understanding of the business operations, his professional accounting qualifications are a valuable resource, however his contribution to the ongoing success of the business is considerably broader in its’ scope than mere accounting support. Karl has actively studied and analysed the business to the extent that he has been directly involved in developing strategies that have revolutionised some areas of operations. Working closely with our General Manager and Finance Manager, the impact of the initiatives he has driven has been reflected positively in the performance of the business.