CFO and Company Secretary for ASX listed cotton ginning business.

CFO for ASX listed cotton ginning business with a focus on building the finance and IT teams in preparation for the transition from drought to above average season in 2022.Achievements:· Work with Board and leadership team to develop Risk Appetite Statement and update Business Risk Register· Update and formalise I/T strategy in response to business growth opportunities· Define finance team structure and recruit to meet business demands of increased volumes·… Show more CFO for ASX listed cotton ginning business with a focus on building the finance and IT teams in preparation for the transition from drought to above average season in 2022.Achievements:· Work with Board and leadership team to develop Risk Appetite Statement and update Business Risk Register· Update and formalise I/T strategy in response to business growth opportunities· Define finance team structure and recruit to meet business demands of increased volumes· Established procurement function and set initial priorities Show less

Interim role at Australia’s only domestic manufacturer of UHF radios

Leading the finance and corporate services function through a structure transformation and facilitating a significant deficit reduction plan for Vinnies

Providing business consulting and project management services. Projects include:· Australian bank – internal process improvement project. The scope of the project included understanding the “as is” situation, recommending improvement solution, mobilising implementation team and co-ordination implementation· Australian grain and flour milling market report for overseas investor. Report addressed the market and competitive environment in the Australian grain supply chain and flour… Show more Providing business consulting and project management services. Projects include:· Australian bank – internal process improvement project. The scope of the project included understanding the “as is” situation, recommending improvement solution, mobilising implementation team and co-ordination implementation· Australian grain and flour milling market report for overseas investor. Report addressed the market and competitive environment in the Australian grain supply chain and flour milling market and made recommendations about actions to meet client’s strategic objectives· Organised study tour for overseas client to meet key participants in the Australian grain and flour milling industry· Completed business and customer strategy review for specialty grain processing client. Show less

Allied Mills is a national manufacturer and distributor of flour-based foods and food ingredients to retail and food manufacturing customers. Allied Mills was acquired in 2017 by PEP (private equity). The Allied Mills leadership team left the business at that time.Reporting to the Managing Director, responsibilities included:· P&L responsibility for a B2B food business with turnover in the region of A$400m and 400 employees· Developing and maintaining the commercial… Show more Allied Mills is a national manufacturer and distributor of flour-based foods and food ingredients to retail and food manufacturing customers. Allied Mills was acquired in 2017 by PEP (private equity). The Allied Mills leadership team left the business at that time.Reporting to the Managing Director, responsibilities included:· P&L responsibility for a B2B food business with turnover in the region of A$400m and 400 employees· Developing and maintaining the commercial relationships with major food manufacturers including Goodman Fielder, Campbell Arnott’s, Aryzta, Kellogg and PepsiCo · Managing the performance (operational, safety, quality, financial) of 7 operating sites throughout Australia with a cost budget in the region of A$60m· Responsible for $250m grain procurement and commodity risk management functions · Development and execution of BU strategic plan addressing business growth, customer engagement and operational excellence.Achievements:· Increased labour efficiency by more than 10% by rationalising manufacturing configuration and subsequent headcount reduction following analysis of total supply chain cost · On time and under budget completion of A$40m capital upgrade to Brisbane facility · Delivered an annual 5% efficiency dividend by establishing formal Continuous Improvement program (5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen) and increased technical milling capability· Improved customer retention outcomes by introducing a more systematic relationship management process with individual customer business plans for all important customers. Show less

Reporting to the Managing Director, responsibilities included:· Financial budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and tax compliance · Capital management and funding· Strategy development and corporate business planning· Business risk management – grain and commodity price, credit, interest rate and insurance.Achievements:· Provided the strategic financial analysis of the core business to support a transformational retail business strategy which was presented to… Show more Reporting to the Managing Director, responsibilities included:· Financial budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and tax compliance · Capital management and funding· Strategy development and corporate business planning· Business risk management – grain and commodity price, credit, interest rate and insurance.Achievements:· Provided the strategic financial analysis of the core business to support a transformational retail business strategy which was presented to and approved by the Board.· Achieved 33% reduction in finance headcount and improved financial processes and control by restructuring the finance team to a standardised central model. · Implemented SAP ERP platform supporting companywide S&OP processes and better business management· Leadership of the commercial management of an A$100m mill construction project· Led the transaction teams for the two business acquisitions supporting the frozen bakery growth strategy. Show less

Cargill Poultry Thailand is a fully-integrated, export focused chicken processor based near Bangkok and had a turnover of $200m. Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, responsibilities included:· Financial and management reporting, budgeting and forecasting· US GAAP reporting to Cargill· Strategic financial analysis and capital spending control· Risk management – FX and commodity purchasingAchievements:· Doubled the size of the business in four years as a… Show more Cargill Poultry Thailand is a fully-integrated, export focused chicken processor based near Bangkok and had a turnover of $200m. Reporting to the Business Unit Leader, responsibilities included:· Financial and management reporting, budgeting and forecasting· US GAAP reporting to Cargill· Strategic financial analysis and capital spending control· Risk management – FX and commodity purchasingAchievements:· Doubled the size of the business in four years as a member of the international and local leadership team · Achieved more than $5m FX gains by leading Cargill Thailand’s response to the 1997 currency devaluation during financial crisis · Facilitated business growth by establishing bank-financed investment program for contract farm owners Show less

Cargill Australia operated in oilseed and beef processing, solar salt production and grain trading. Position was responsible for all aspects of corporate reporting, budgeting and tax reporting

• Audit and consulting• Worked in three offices during my career; London (1987 – 1991), Melbourne (1991 – 1993) and Bermuda (1993 – 1995).