Andrew Ross
CA, BBS - Massey University
Director, Business Advisor
Andrew Ross is based in Manawatu-Whanganui. He likes to understand what makes an organisation perform the way that it does. His interest in others is genuine and he has a strong desire to help his clients succeed. Andrew is a Chartered Accountant who is interested in much more than just the numbers. He is a go-to source for business owners seeking help with problem-solving. If practical, often outside the box, thinking is required – you will find working with Andrew invaluable.
He has 20+ years of experience including business ownership, CFO and director roles. He has worked across the private, corporate and public sectors both here in New Zealand and the UK. Industry experience includes agribusiness, aviation, construction, councils, education, electrical infrastructure, engineering, insurance, physical fitness, and telecommunications.
Personal Profile
Andrew enjoys partnering with businesses to help them succeed. He’s a member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and holds a Bachelors in Business Studies.
Engaged and successful in business planning and restructuring, development and advisory for business cases, contract negotiation, project management of an international billing system, infrastructure development and staff recruitment.
Experienced – With 20 years of advisory experience across a wide range of industries and positions, Andrew has accumulated a wealth of business expertise to share.
Critical thinker – Andrew assesses situations objectively when considering problems. He’s known for developing inclusive solutions that engage all team members.
Strategic – Andrew works at both management and governance level, managing diverse representation on various boards. He has a strong awareness of the impacts that decision making has on operational efficiencies and the peripheral vision to understand any wider political ramifications.
Financial modelling expert – Preparing, using and explaining financial information to measure and aid businesses is one of Andrew’s strengths.
Networker – Well known in his local area of Palmerston North, Andrew is experienced in developing relationships with stakeholders, employees and business owners.
Savvy – Andrew has sharply honed business acumen and a keen eye for business opportunities. He is able to think laterally and creatively.
Industry exposure
- Chartered accountancy practices
- Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
- Electrical infrastructure
- Insurance
- Telecommunications
- Tertiary education
- Aviation
- Local and city councils
Interests
Andrew enjoys all sport and is a wellness advocate for business owners, watch his latest Wellness video. He has held a private pilots licence and diving qualifications and is now busy with Highland bagpiping and landscape art.
Andrew Ross
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A Few Words From Andrew's Clients
Andrews expertise and insights have helped us have a better overview of our business. He interviewed our staff and our customers to get a snapshot of the good and bad sides of the business so we know what to work on and improve upon and what to keep doing well. The staff opened up to him, his friendly manner and keen listening skills helped them to feel comfortable and open up for good robust discussions. Andrew then compiled these into a report. Information like this has provided our company with a great road map so we can move forward, especially after the last few years with all the difficulties associated with Covid. Tarsha Isles, Managing Director - Isles Construction
We were approached by Advantage Business Services when recruiting a General / Operations Manager for our business. We found our coach to bring a level of professionalism to our table that we had not experienced before. From interviewing prospective employees to resetting our Vision, Mission and term strategy I was really impressed with the way an existing board mind set were politely challenged and our financial, systems and process compass were reset. We finished the year ahead of budget and it was our best year ever. Maybe some of that could be attributed to the economy but the way the year ran was more relaxed on account of a systems driven culture developing. The bench-marking exercise was helpful and on account of it being independently run gave us an unbiased snapshot of where we sat in our market. I suggest many businesses would benefit from utilizing a service like this.Brent Harrison - Quantum Group Importing + Distribution Ltd
Enjoy dealing with Andrew, just wish we could use him more. Mike Arnott - Creative Aluminium
A good man with expansive experience and know how. Has an ability to facilitate great conversation.Dave Geary - Southern Rangitikei Vet Services
We have had a year like no other, due to COVID-19 in particular. Prior to the pandemic, we made contact with Andrew at Advantage Business and although we had no idea what we needed, we knew we needed help to structure our business. Andrew met with us and came up with some initial ideas, talked to us about what we wanted out of the business and came up with a flexible plan. Through COVID when our stress levels were very high, Andrew was always there on Zoom to talk us through and help reassure us. My husband and I both cannot recommend Andrew enough if you want your business to flourish, take the plunge, contact Advantage Business and start moving forward with confidence.Sandra & Hamish Wallace - Sports Turf Renovators 2007 Ltd