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Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Key Achievements:• Successful analysis of NT tap beer universe to enable the roll out of a company funded peak period investment to deliver increased gross profit.• Deliver a financial model for launch deal mechanics to help build a strong case for customers to take on new product developments which will enable a strong success rate for the brands.• Developed a model to enable NPV analysis for all upfront payments to customers and low growth venues as part of the business agreement… Show more Key Achievements:• Successful analysis of NT tap beer universe to enable the roll out of a company funded peak period investment to deliver increased gross profit.• Deliver a financial model for launch deal mechanics to help build a strong case for customers to take on new product developments which will enable a strong success rate for the brands.• Developed a model to enable NPV analysis for all upfront payments to customers and low growth venues as part of the business agreement review process.• Successfully engaged with the national marketing team to analyse marketing spend plans and deliver strong ROI financials to enable activity decision making.Key Responsibilities:• Commercial analysis of the state business to highlight any areas of strength and weakness which are then presented to the sales team with recommended actions.• Preparation of a monthly deck to explain key volume, price and mix variances as well delivering key insights on brand health, market share and portfolio factors for upper management.• Analyse and review of venue business agreement contracts before submission to ensure that all agreements are financially viable and commercially sound.• Business partnering for the South Australia, Northern Territory and National Independents teams.• Review of balance sheet reconciliations• Highlight state based risks and opportunities• Preparation of quarterly budgets for discounts, rebates, trade sell and overheads.• Oversee monthly volume demand meetings to ensure that financial targets for working capital and warehousing are met. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Key Achievements:• Successful transition to a new month end structure based on customer channels rather than regional focussed• Successful adaption of a new cost centre structure and alignment by partnering with Payroll and Lion Shared Services to transition over 200 employees Key Responsibilities:• Preparing a monthly cause of change for the National Independent Banner & the National On Premise teams for volume, rate and mix variances to budget and forecast• Deliver… Show more Key Achievements:• Successful transition to a new month end structure based on customer channels rather than regional focussed• Successful adaption of a new cost centre structure and alignment by partnering with Payroll and Lion Shared Services to transition over 200 employees Key Responsibilities:• Preparing a monthly cause of change for the National Independent Banner & the National On Premise teams for volume, rate and mix variances to budget and forecast• Deliver Customer Contribution Reporting with key insights and analysis on customer profitability • Control of monthly accrual process for indirect customer discounts & rebates• Delivering the month end results and variances to the sales leadership team• Calculating and loading monthly forecasts for discounts and trading term agreements• Business partnering the National Independent Banners team• Business partnering the National on Premise team• Preparing a cause of change for volume, rate and mix variances during budget and forecast process with the key comparison to YAGO and targets• Highlighting and managing risks & opportunities• Prepare and analysis on half-yearly budget for discounts and overheads• Preparation of balance sheets recs on a regular basis to manage the discount accrual process• Coaching and leading the NIBS Finance Analyst Show less

Sydney, Australia

Key Achievements:• Successful adaption to produce monthly forecasts within a new accounting system with a high level of problem solving• Adaption of a new Customer Investment Program budget model build• Development of new reporting for Sales Leadership Team including a Sales Performance Review, Financial Performance Review and Regional Sales Report• Increased accuracy in the results by implementing a new accrual system• Identified key risks to the business and developed a… Show more Key Achievements:• Successful adaption to produce monthly forecasts within a new accounting system with a high level of problem solving• Adaption of a new Customer Investment Program budget model build• Development of new reporting for Sales Leadership Team including a Sales Performance Review, Financial Performance Review and Regional Sales Report• Increased accuracy in the results by implementing a new accrual system• Identified key risks to the business and developed a mitigation plan to ensure the impact to the results was minimized • Engaged with the team to lead and ensure that the budget process was completed on time with all material variances explained• Built strong business partner engagement from a remote locationKey Responsibilities:• Preparing a monthly cause of change for Queensland based on volume, rate and mix variances to budget and forecast• Delivering the month end results and variances to the Sales Commercial Director and Regional Sales Commercial Manager• Business partnering the Queensland Sales Team including the regionally based Sales Commercial Manager• Calculating and loading monthly forecasts for discounts and trading term agreements• Preparing a cause of change for volume, rate and mix variances during budget and forecast process with the key comparison to YAGO and targets• Highlighting and managing regional risks & opportunities• Prepare and analysis on half-yearly budget for discounts and overheads• Preparation of balance sheets recs on a regular basis to manage the discount accrual process Show less

Adelaide, Australia

Key Achievements:• Completed project work (project footprint) on looking at new routes to market for stock through building complex excel spread sheets.• Created and managed a clearance stock procedure to reduce the cost of holding aged and obsolete stock by communicating with a number of functions within the business.• Overhaul of budget and forecasting models to increase accuracy and to enable delivery of key insights around month end and to drive accuracy of variances to a… Show more Key Achievements:• Completed project work (project footprint) on looking at new routes to market for stock through building complex excel spread sheets.• Created and managed a clearance stock procedure to reduce the cost of holding aged and obsolete stock by communicating with a number of functions within the business.• Overhaul of budget and forecasting models to increase accuracy and to enable delivery of key insights around month end and to drive accuracy of variances to a granular level.• Introduced supply chain meetings to increase team engagement.• Constructed integral margin calculator models to help plan and analyse “the direct to consumer” market function.• Developed strong business partnering relationships across numerous functions and geographic locations.• Successfully worked through the implementation of a new accounting system and chart of accounts whilst maintaining workflows and deadlines. This included numerous testing and training sessions with regular interstate travel. Key Responsibilities:• Preparing the Supply Chain (both production and logistics) budgets, with key measures and commentary.• Preparing monthly reports with supporting analysis highlighting all key insights with detailed commentary.• Preparation of balance sheets recs on a regular basis to manage freight in COGS.• Chair monthly supply chain project meetings.• Investigate monthly manufacturing variances and make or recommend corrective actions where appropriate.• Manage the allocation of all costs. Show less

Adelaide, Australia

Key Achievements:• Creation, implementation and management of a new stocktaking system to drive a reduction of costs for writing stock off.• Constructed a new procedure for monthly meetings with managers to allow them to understand the costs in their P&L statements. • Became a key interface and primary contact point for the business and support units. Developed a good rapport with the key stakeholders of the business, displaying initiative and pro-activeness.Key… Show more Key Achievements:• Creation, implementation and management of a new stocktaking system to drive a reduction of costs for writing stock off.• Constructed a new procedure for monthly meetings with managers to allow them to understand the costs in their P&L statements. • Became a key interface and primary contact point for the business and support units. Developed a good rapport with the key stakeholders of the business, displaying initiative and pro-activeness.Key Responsibilities:• Sole accountant for a privately owned South Australian company. • Responsibilities included timely month end reporting, forecasting, budget preparation, and monthly review of variances to forecast/budget.• Produce monthly divisional P&Ls and review of overheads with supporting commentary.• Maintenance of the asset register.• Assisting in the timely completion of annual and half year statutory reports to comply with ASX requirements for the Group.• Reconciling and maintaining intercompany accounts Show less

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.)

Sace Stage 2