James Silcock

James Silcock has a diverse work experience spanning over 17 years. James began their career at Opus International Consultants in 2004, working as a Project Financial Advisor and Accounts Clerk. During this time, they specialized in revenue recognition on engineering and architectural service contracts. James then joined PwC in 2009 as a Senior Associate, where they led and planned financial audit engagements in the Christchurch area. James also managed and coached junior staff while reporting to partners and client senior management.

In 2012, James became the Finance and Administration Manager at Fortius Clinic. After a year, they transitioned to Cigna, where they held several roles, including Corporate Accountant, Senior Manager FP&A, and Finance Manager. James'sresponsibilities in this capacity included revenue reporting, investment accounting, and corporate taxes.

In 2017, James joined Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited as a Finance Business Partner. James worked closely with the Retail Operations and Sales Force divisions, advising the General Managers on various financial and operational matters. James also led a team and handled tasks such as P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and board reporting.

Currently, James is the Head of Financial Performance and Analysis at Tower Insurance, starting in October 2021. Prior to this position, they served as the Financial Performance & Analysis Manager since May 2019. Details regarding the end dates for some roles are not provided.

James Silcock obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Taxation from the University of Canterbury, where they studied from 2005 to 2008. Prior to that, they were affiliated with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand until 2011.