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Greater Sydney Area

Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare group that offers solutions and services to help people with hearing loss connect and communicate with the world around them. The Demant Group operates in a global market with companies in more than 30 countries, employs approx. 17,500 people globally. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries where we create life-changing differences through hearing health.* Key commercial-leader within the local retail business, collaborating… Show more Demant is a world-leading hearing healthcare group that offers solutions and services to help people with hearing loss connect and communicate with the world around them. The Demant Group operates in a global market with companies in more than 30 countries, employs approx. 17,500 people globally. Our products are sold in more than 130 countries where we create life-changing differences through hearing health.* Key commercial-leader within the local retail business, collaborating with leaders across the business to achieve shared goals in the most practical and achievable way* Leader of commercial finance and property team, providing retail and wholesale businesses with financial planning/analysis, decision support, reporting, and project involvement* Leader of annual planning, and monthly forecasting processes* Leader of business case review for capital expenditure decisions for clinic network and potential acquisitions considering financial hurdles and strategic fit.* Led commercial review of price/portfolio updates, retail store opening/relocation/closure, headcount capacity optimisation and incentive plans.Key achievements:* Led a review of our product portfolio and pricing driving additional average selling price while improving sales conversion* Led a project to review and roll out a new company-wide incentive plan, driving sales growth and team engagement* Key role in developing a new 3 year strategic plan, including development of tools to more accurately target sales growth opportunities* Developed a strong commercial finance team with improved capabilities in the areas of M&A, financial reporting and incentive management Show less

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Connect Hearing Canada is Canada's #1 physician-referred hearing care retailer with over 150 locations.* CFO for the Sonova Audiological Care business in Canada, with overall financial responsibility for the leadership of the local finance organization, financial governance, business support, M&A business case preparing and due diligence as well as process and policy compliance (ICS, DOA, etc.)* Primary finance business partner to the Canadian business and the MD Canada, driving… Show more Connect Hearing Canada is Canada's #1 physician-referred hearing care retailer with over 150 locations.* CFO for the Sonova Audiological Care business in Canada, with overall financial responsibility for the leadership of the local finance organization, financial governance, business support, M&A business case preparing and due diligence as well as process and policy compliance (ICS, DOA, etc.)* Primary finance business partner to the Canadian business and the MD Canada, driving business growth, operating expense and working capital efficiency by providing leadership, business modelling, financial analysis, decision making support and performance management.Key achievements:* Led a project to roll out a new sales incentive plan, providing an enhanced and more equitable plan for all store associates* Key role in developing a new 3 year strategic plan, including development of tools to more accurately target sales growth opportunities* Led our finance team through the business case preparation, analysis, diligence and integration of 6 acquired entities* Developed a strong finance team with improved capabilities in the areas of M&A, financial reporting and accounts payable Show less

Canada

Nicholson Manufacturing is the world leader in manufacturing tree debarking equipment, parts and service. It is part of Kadant Inc, a NYSE listed company.* Led accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions.* Prepared monthly/quarterly reporting packs, consolidation of 5 entities.* Key contact for external and internal audit teams.* Maintained and tested internal controls, in scope for Sarbanes Oxley.Key achievements:* Enhanced… Show more Nicholson Manufacturing is the world leader in manufacturing tree debarking equipment, parts and service. It is part of Kadant Inc, a NYSE listed company.* Led accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll functions.* Prepared monthly/quarterly reporting packs, consolidation of 5 entities.* Key contact for external and internal audit teams.* Maintained and tested internal controls, in scope for Sarbanes Oxley.Key achievements:* Enhanced performance of internal controls, working across the business to build understanding and improve compliance.* Resolved a number of complex accounting issues through coordination with the Kadant group team and external auditors.* Coached team members and reviewed processed to reduce month end reporting time by 1 day. Show less

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Sysco is an NYSE-listed company and global leader in food service distribution, sales and marketing. Sysco Victoria, the local division of Sysco Canada, is the primary food service provider on Vancouver Island.* Local CFO with leadership of accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, quality control/inventory control, pricing, and will call sales teams.* Acted as executive business partner, providing input into customer proposals/bids, capital expenditure requests… Show more Sysco is an NYSE-listed company and global leader in food service distribution, sales and marketing. Sysco Victoria, the local division of Sysco Canada, is the primary food service provider on Vancouver Island.* Local CFO with leadership of accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, quality control/inventory control, pricing, and will call sales teams.* Acted as executive business partner, providing input into customer proposals/bids, capital expenditure requests, receivables terms and collection, headcount/hiring, expense review and management vs budget.* Prepared annual budget and monthly reforecasts, including presentation of deliverables to Canadian leadership team.* Presented profit improvement plans and quarterly results review, as well as monthly/quarterly/annual reporting packages.* Maintained and tested internal controls, including completion of internal audit self-assessment program.Key achievements:* Improved accounts receivable DSO and recovered aged balances* Worked with sales leadership and President to improve gross margin and operating profit* Improved internal audit compliance scores* Collaborated with leadership to implement a new sales commission plan* Successfully coached and integrated new members into team, resulting in the promotion of the financial controller, finance manager and pricing associate into more senior roles within Sysco. Show less

Surry Hills (Sydney)

Onsite Rental Group is Australia’s second largest equipment rental company, with revenue of $260m, 460 employees and 34 branches. Solutions include portable buildings, access equipment, power generation, pumps and earth moving equipment.Key achievements:* Implemented a new budgeting and forecasting system (Tagetik) - reduced budget preparation time by one month and improved the decision-making ability of the management/board.* Implemented day 2 month end closes, day 7 board… Show more Onsite Rental Group is Australia’s second largest equipment rental company, with revenue of $260m, 460 employees and 34 branches. Solutions include portable buildings, access equipment, power generation, pumps and earth moving equipment.Key achievements:* Implemented a new budgeting and forecasting system (Tagetik) - reduced budget preparation time by one month and improved the decision-making ability of the management/board.* Implemented day 2 month end closes, day 7 board reporting, and board report improvements.* Performed due diligence procedures, accounting and integration of 3 business acquisitions into the Group.* Prepared financial information and provided accounting support for bank refinancing, external due diligence and asset transfers within Group. Responsibilities include: monthly/annual/board reporting, cash flow forecasting, lending covenant management, review of annual budgets, input into commercial matters, ad hoc requests for private equity group, month end P&L reviews, delivery of audit requests, and management of the finance, payroll, accounts payable and commercial support teams. Show less

Sydney, Australia

* Managed teams on a portfolio of audit clients in the consumer and industrial products industries. Clients included subsidiaries of listed multinationals, listed companies, large privately owned and small companies.* Audited processes/controls and worked with clients to implement control improvements.* Developed budgets, reported financial performance, and exercised decision-making to manage the profitability of audit engagements. * Performed group reporting for multinationals… Show more * Managed teams on a portfolio of audit clients in the consumer and industrial products industries. Clients included subsidiaries of listed multinationals, listed companies, large privately owned and small companies.* Audited processes/controls and worked with clients to implement control improvements.* Developed budgets, reported financial performance, and exercised decision-making to manage the profitability of audit engagements. * Performed group reporting for multinationals (including US listed companies)* Facilitated PwC training courses (seven week training role in 2010/11) * Negotiated fees and prepared proposals for new audit clients. * Provided career guidance and mentoring to graduates and senior accountants.* Prepared financial statements in accordance with the latest reporting developments.ClientsKellogg Australia, Chubb Security Holdings (a UTC company), Otis Elevator Company (a UTC company), Onsite Rental Group, Snack Foods Limited, Bishop Steering Technology, Precision Valve Australia, Castle Tools Tyrolit (a Swarovski company), Givaudan, Forbo, Volvo Car Australia. Show less

Chartered Accountant

Merit listed CA Financial Reporting & Assurance, CA Foundations.

Bachelor Of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting And Finance

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