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Vienna, Austria

Vienna, Vienna, At

Vienna, Vienna, At

Vienna, Vienna, At

Vienna, Vienna, At

Vienna, Vienna, At

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Promoted to Director following my role in successful transitioning the team from a back-office to a proactive business partnering function, my task is to oversee the development of end-to-end business application solutions through effective business planning and leadership of a team of professionals. Initially tasked with supporting financial restructuring efforts and capital projects planning, I have delivered an improved and integrated systems environment, improving access to large datasets, facilitating accurate forecasting and improving operational efficiency through use of financial analytics. - Delivered various automation, data integration and data management improvement projects, increasing productivity, reducing labour costs and enhancing access to payroll and other financial information; - Supported a major restructuring initiative through the development of an integrated financial reporting structure, significantly reducing costs and improving efficiency and compliance in reporting;- Led the development and delivery of comprehensive training programs for >400 frontline staff in response to new standards for credit card transactions and CCTV systems;- Attained industry recognition through the development and implementation of a market-leading mobile-ready budgeting suite and BI tool.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Having successfully led a number of Business Applications improvement, transition and integration projects, I was promoted to Finance Systems Manager. Leading a team of system administrators and solution designers, I sought to upgrade and enhance company-wide business applications. Liaising with Operations, Finance and IT personnel, I worked diligently to nurture a culture of collaborative solutions development within a complex environment. Developing business cases and managing RFPs, I supported major acquisitions and strategic business planning activities, providing high-level input into the company’s growth and sustainability. - Led various business applications development projects, integration initiatives and business transition programs for several large-scale M&A projects, divestment activities and membership programs;- Successfully delivered a comprehensive BI solution, improving reporting and forecasting capabilities;- Negotiated agreement with a third party hardware and software support firm, resulting in significant on-going operating cost savings for the National Indigenous Training Academy;- Led completion of company website redevelopment project, delivering an all-new user interface allowing for the booking of complete lodging and activity itineraries for Ayers Rock Resort, lifting revenues 300%.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Throughout the sale and transition of Voyages Hotels & Resorts to ILC Group, I was responsible for ensuring the transition of operational management and integration of financial systems and business applications were performed smoothly, including providing oversight to the multimillion-dollar sale of the final resort. In collaboration with Finance and Legal personnel, I worked to ensure all audit and regulatory requirements of the sale were met. Given the focus on reducing the overall size of operations, I led a number of streamlining initiatives to reduce overhead and adapt to the new operating model under ILC. - Delivered a leaner operating environment post sale, closing 2 data centres and centralising operations, reducing operating footprint by 50% resulting in significant annual cost savings;- Led the team to deliver a reporting automation project, significantly improving daily reporting capabilities, elevating productivity and realising savings in work hours;- Led transition to a new commercial banking vendor, overseeing the tendering process and providing key financial and technical advice to facilitate a smooth transition.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Briefed with the mandate to optimise performance within shared services, I worked to build the capabilities of a team of finance professionals across Treasury, Accounts Payable and Banking. Regularly liaising with the CFO, conducting financial analysis and managing all bank reconciliation and balance sheets across the network of hotels, I provided oversight for all banking transactions and processes. - Successfully delivered the Company Carbon Footprint measuring project to meet government compliance reporting requirements;- Achieved best-ever reconciliation report status from PwC through the formulation of best practice oriented reporting frameworks and consultation with auditing experts;- Received “Finance Office Employee of the Quarter Award,” Oct 2008.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Coordinating a team of 6 auditors across the resort, reengineered several processes, improving overall efficiency and accuracy.

São Paulo, Sp, Br