Cheryl Oatway Email & Phone Number

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Perth, Australia

Part of the Financial Reporting Team undertaking financial and business management activities for University Support Areas including Corporate Services, Corporate Relations, International Office and Student Services. My key responsibilities include: • Monthly reporting including review, analysis and reporting of financial and business performance for Support Area Managers and Senior Leadership Team• Preparation, review and reconciliation of the University’s financial management reports for submission to Council• Business planning, including preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts• Month end activities, including cost allocation, accruals, correcting journals, variance analysis and related commentaries• Preparation of general ledger income and expenditure reconciliations• Provide financial/business information, support and advisory services to Support Areas • Identify training needs and deliver financial training to Support Areas• Undertake any ad hoc projects

Sydney, Australia

As a Business Analyst at Sydney Opera House, I was part of the Senior Finance Team and worked across the business to provide financial leadership, process improvement advice and commercial analysis to proactively influence decision making and ensure costs were controlled and revenues/recoveries managed. My key responsibilities included:• Managing multiple revenue and cost budgets of around $10m p.a.• Month end activities, including cost allocation, accruals, correcting journals, variance analysis and related commentaries, and reporting of financial and business performance for both Department Managers and the Leadership Team • Business planning, including product pricing reviews and preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts• Financial modelling for business proposals, budget preparation and revenue/cost analysis• Business case development and review• Ensuring finance and business processes and practices were understood and adhered to• Coordinating the implementation of house-wide corporate finance initiatives within assigned Business Areas

Balloch, Scotland

At Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority I led the Finance team and was ultimately responsible for managing and delivering the finance, management information and performance monitoring/reporting services for the Authority. My key responsibilities included:• Managing income of around £10m p.a.• Managing a £10m cost base to generate a savings target of at least 3% p.a.• Member of the Senior Management Team, providing strategic leadership and coordination to the organisation• Coordinating budgets, forecasts and monthly financial reports with budget holders across the organisation• Financial planning and reporting for the business to a variety of stakeholders• Leading the annual internal and external audit processes, including preparation of year end financial accounts• Ensuring effective organisational performance measurement and reporting• Providing financial advice to Directors and Senior Management colleagues• Line Management responsibilities for a team of 5 people

Edinburgh, Scotland

In this role I provided financial leadership, advice and support to various Contract Managers within the business, such as catering, hospitality and security. Key responsibilities included:• Managing a cost base of around £500m, including generating cost savings of 3% p.a.• Coordinating budgets, forecasts and monthly accounting returns• Financial planning and reporting for the businesses within Business Services, including analysis and interpretation of financial performance and cost management• Business case preparation/project appraisal and review process for new contracts• Project reporting and post implementation reviews• Assisting with business strategies across Business Services, particularly the finance transformation program initiatives• Ensuring Group and Divisional standards and guidelines are adhered to• Providing financial advice to Directors and Senior Management teams

Sydney, Australia

In this role I had strategic control and responsibility over numerous and diverse projects. Key responsibilities included:• Project Management of a variety of client assignments, including: - Strategy review, design and implementation- Performance improvement- Business case development- Business transformation- Organisation and operating model design- Finance and cashflow management- Market expansion• Budget and Work in Progress management, including provisioning, billing and cash collection• Training and development of junior staff members• Business development activities, including relationship building, participation in networking activities and development of thought leadership initiatives• Key industries serviced include retail, health, manufacturing, professional services and not for profit entities

Sydney, Australia

In this role I was responsible for the accounting and tax compliance work for a portfolio of clients, as well as undertaking various tax research and planning projects. Key responsibilities included:• Provision of accounting and taxation services to foreign inbound entities, private owned businesses and family group companies, including corporate, personal and fringe benefit taxes• Provided services of a Financial Controller to many privately owned businesses• Preparation and review of management accounts, monthly and quarterly management and tax reporting for businesses and dealing with ASIC requirements• Work in Progress management, including provisioning, billing and cash collection• Main industries serviced include property, construction, manufacturing, sales and investment companies

Glasgow, United Kingdom

In the role of Tax Senior I led a range of projects, applying compliance and planning skills for a variety of clients, both UK and international group companies. Key responsibilities included:• Preparation/review of personal tax returns, corporate tax returns and computations for individuals, companies and groups, including publicly listed companies, private companies and limited partnerships• Preparation/review of deferred tax computations, FRS 19 disclosure notes and tax journals for inclusion in the statutory accounts• Planning and control of workflow • Research work for tax enquiries and investigations• Detailed involvement in due diligence assignments covering major UK business acquisitions by various UK and overseas entitiesAlso, I successfully secured two secondments while at Baker Tilly:• Secondment to Corporate Tax, Baker Tilly - London office• Secondment to Franklin Templeton Investments, Edinburgh

Ca, Accountancy

Ba (Hons), Marketing And Economics