James Atkinson

Background

About James Atkinson

James is a results-driven and forward-thinking finance professional with a broad range of accounting and finance knowledge. With a career spanning industry CFO experience to public practice external audit in an array of industries, James has gained extensive experience in a range of complex strategies, structures, and accounting matters. Currently, James holds the position of Head of Strategy Implementation at Viridian Financial Group, a leading financial services firm specialising in funds management, superannuation advice, insurance advice, and mortgage broking. In this role, James is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of the company's strategic initiatives and ensuring the organisation has the necessary capabilities to achieve its goals. This role involves working closely alongside the executive team and other department heads to identify opportunities and drivers for growth, optimise resources, end to end M&A, and improve operational efficiencies through analytics, innovation, and automation. Additionally, James has recently served as the Acting Chief Financial Officer at Viridian Financial Group. With his diverse background and experience in finance, strategy implementation, and corporate leadership, James is passionate in driving business growth and operational excellence.