John Norris
Vice President Finance @Gemini Legal
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President Finance @Gemini Legal
Rocklin, CA, US
Leadership of Gemini\'s Finance, AR, litigation and billing teams
EDUCATION
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
ACA / Chartered Accountant, first time passes, Accountancy and Finance
London Business School
Accelerated Development Program , Business Administration and Management, General
University of Southampton
Bachelor of Science - BS, Geography
ABOUT JOHN NORRIS
As a strategic and growth-focused Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance, I help technology-driven companies grow, scale, and transform. With a Chartered Accountant background and a track record across global markets, I bring over 25 years of experience leading finance functions in the US, UK, and Europe — including roles at Cisco, Fujitsu, Agilent, and Hewlett-Packard.I specialize in partnering with executive teams to deliver digital transformation, optimize go-to-market strategies, and unlock value through FP & A, commercial finance, and operational rigor. My expertise spans subscription, IT services, SaaS, and complex product sales models — with deep knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory compliance including SOX and JSOX.I’ve led enterprise-scale initiatives, from $6B regional finance organizations and shared services transitions to ERP implementations (S/4HANA, Oracle), and M&A due diligence and integration. Supported business divestitures. My strengths include AI adoption and data-driven decision-making, external audit, statutory accounts, and the transformation of finance functions into agile, analytics-driven business partners.Key specialties:• FP & A, commercial finance, and GTM support• Enterprise risk management and internal controls• AI and digital finance transformation• Cash and working capital optimization• Non-standard deal structuring and Global Deals Desk leadership• Statutory, audit, and compliance governance• International finance leadership across 30+ legal entities• Leadership of large-scale teams (up to 400+ FTEs)I currently provide strategic, interim, and fractional CFO services — helping tech companies accelerate growth, navigate transitions, and adopt modern financial practices. I hold certifications in AI leadership (Wharton), high-impact team management, and CFO strategy. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area | International mindset | 🤝 Let’s connect: n••••••••@gmail.com
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