Inspiring Business by Sharing Success

Willshee’s appoints new financial controller

Willshee’s appoints new financial controller

Willshee’s has appointed Jon Cox as financial controller, which is a newly created position following on from another record year for the company which saw 20% increase in sales and the need to recruit additional team members right across the business.

Jon Cox is a double qualified accountant (FCMA & MAAT) and has 23 years’ experience in business and finance, having worked for a number of high-profile regional businesses including Solmar Villas, Cott Beverages, Thorntons, Castlerock Brewery and the Spirit Group. As a result, he has built up sector expertise across a number of growth areas for Willshee’s, including manufacturing and engineering, FMCG, leisure, retail and e-commerce.

Jon has latterly focused particularly on developing business systems, adding value, and improving processes and KPI reporting. His biggest achievement to date was helping to grow one business from £4million to £20million in under three years and being part of a project to open a factory in the USA.

Known for his people skills, Jon says:

“I am really excited to have joined Willshee’s and am also very grateful for the opportunity. Being very much a team player, I’m looking forward to working with my new Willshee’s colleagues to continue the growth trend.”

Willshee’s managing director Dean Willshee added:

“Following a sustained period of growth, we have set ourselves ambitious financial targets for the next five years and are now expanding our team in order to get the business to the next level and beyond. It is fantastic to welcome someone of Jon’s calibre, bringing a new dimension to the company.”

Outside work, Jon is a keen runner, horse rider and musician.


< Back