First Finance hire at Mr Yum (Melbourne, AU), three years' tenure directly reporting to CEO for majority of that time. Key achievements: - Prepared financial response & investor due diligence to Post-Seed (Apr 2021 - A$11m) and Series A (Dec 2021 - A$89m) rounds - Prepared financial response & represented Mr Yum through financial & tax due diligence during merger discussions (completed November 2023) - Assessment and facilitation of entry to UK and US markets, including: advising on potential market entry's financial alignment with strategic vision/goals, establishing financial & tax compliance frameworks & processes in new markets, advising on risk- and strategic-based tactical exit from a small European market. - Engagement with multiple external advisors to scope and supervise work on technical tax and accounting positions, - Trusted internal advisor on financial matters pertaining to the product - Built financial systems for scale - recommended and guided implementation of new ERP and numerous other financial system implementations - Established group's core finance function (financial reporting, budgeting, revenue share, AP, payroll etc) - Implemented departmental vision and values framework and developing project roadmap for the Finance Team to align their projects to broader company strategy and vision.

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Reporting directly to the Finance Director, overseeing all major functions of finance and leading a team of five. Some key achievements:- Successfully partnered with the Marketing Department on a $100m budget, providing strategic insights to the Executive team that contributed to revenue growth and cost optimization.- Implemented the migration of the accounting system to the cloud, improving efficiency and accessibility of financial data.- Developed and implemented a comprehensive tax governance framework, formalizing the tax function within the business and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Reported directly to the CFO, managing and delivering month-end, tax, treasury, AP, and payroll functions.- Prepared and delivered annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.- Managed the property lease and insurance portfolio for the group, optimizing costs and minimizing risks.- Conducted due diligence and performed acquisition accounting on several targets, contributing to successful acquisitions and integrations.

- Worked with clients ranging from NYSE/ASX listed companies to non-profit organizations.- Focused on project management and staff development, supervising teams of 10+ staff to produce high-quality audit documentation and meet partner, client, and regulator expectations.