Ben Webster Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

New York, Ny, Us

Chicago, Il, Us

Responsibilities:- Manage the commercial aspects of the budgeting/forecasting process; reviewing, analysing and challenging key assumptions and outcomes; advising on gaps identified and recommending solution- Ensure completion of monthly forecast cycle, outlining to management any risks, opportunities and actions required with robust projection of channel performance- Participate in the monthly Demand review process (IBP) and liaise with Demand planning team in AU environment. Prepare various analysis, reports, and slides for Management- Scenario planning, preparation and analysis of various P&Ls within channels and categories; identifying any risks and opportunities in delivering expected profit- Month-end analysis of sales, trade spend and margins.- Ensure reliability and completeness of data in the GL and the data warehouse- Advising on complex and insightful business cases for the Sales, Strategy, and Marketing teams.- Analysis and management of margin and mix targets within the categories and sales channels; managing customer and SKU level profitability- Provide the front end of the business with reliable financial information and advice- Ensure data is readily available out of various systems and individuals in the business have training and access to these systems.- Identify areas of improvement of key business processes and driving results that improve the business and free up resources.

Prahran, Victoria, Au

Responsibilities/Experience • Preparation of monthly cashflow reports• Manage monthly profit & loss and cash flow reporting including variance analysis• Manage the budgeting and forecasting for all commercial arms of the business• Manage monthly financial analysis for all operating arms of the business and make strategic decisions.• Manage the timely and accurate recording of all property settlements• Prepare accurate financial information to provide to external accountants • Work with various key stakeholders to make financial decisions including development managers, legal and the executive team.• Assist the CFO to ensure compliance with all regulatory and financier accounting requirements• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory, management and regulatory accounts• Manage the insurance requirements of the business• Provide key support to the CFO & executive team

Docklands, Vic, Au

Docklands, Vic, Au

Bengaluru, Karnataka, In

Participated in a two week fellowship in Bangalore, India.The Fellowship, with 12 participants from Singapore, India, Canada, USA and Australia, worked on strategic projects that addressed Pollinate Energy’s most pressing business challenges including diversifying the product portfolio with non-solar products (to manage the risk of potential electrification) and empowering women (to address the under-representation of employed females).

Box Hill, Vic, Au

Roles include* Sign up new health club members* Sign up Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) members. This involves interacting with people from various nationalities and cultures.* Complete the End of Day banking (reconciling till)* Assist members of the gym with any administration questions and queries

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Was part of the bump out crew for the 2016 Australian Open. Involved packing up the Tennis Australia owned items from Melbourne Park.

Horsham, Victoria, Au

* Worked in TechnologyOne, a fully integrated ERP System* Areas worked in included the General Ledger and sub ledgers, job management, budgeting, employee interfacing, reporting, and asset management.* Involved with budget reviews, analysis and importing and exporting of data.* Competed finance Journals including month end salary and wage accruals.* Used Excel spreadsheets extensively, including developing pivot tables for depreciation analysis.* Worked with the Asset Register and depreciation schedules.* Completed month end reconciliations, including sub ledger to GL reconciliations, payroll and employee entitlements and suspense accounts.* Involved in month end Actual vs Budget variance analysis and followed up with corrective journals* Attended monthly Accountant and finance team meetings* Attended budget and project meetings* Preparing information for data cleansing of job work orders and projects, including a review of any outstanding commitments* Liaised with staff and managers from other departments on financial and budget variance issues.

Mulgrave, Vic, Au

Education record

Bachelor’S Degree, Commerce (Accounting And Finance)