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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane, Australia

• Provide business focussed financial management and financial performance information and analysis to business units and stakeholders.• Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, specific purpose reports, budget submissions, briefing notes, presentations, documents and correspondence on a range of complex financial management and budgeting issues, specifically variance analysis.• Co-ordinate the annual budget build and review process, manage and maintain operating, limited life, capital and FTE allocations, assist business units with their budget builds and provide support/training on business process and departmental systems• Maintain and develop constructive, collaborative working relationships with business units and stakeholders through participating in regular client meetings and maintaining frequent communication with the client in order to appreciate emergent financial issues.• Review systems and processes with the aim of identifying changes that will contribute to the continual improvement of financial and reporting systems.• Foster a professional environment which encourages commitment, ethical behaviour, skills development and continuous learning.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Provided high level, independent advice to management and senior staff in relation to budget, financial,administrative and other operational issues by:• Managing the revenue and expenditure budget process and associated monitoring andvariance analysis with business partners to oversee financial management activities for theBuilding Policy and Asset Management division, including reconciliations as needed forcomplex funding programs.• Preparing and analysing the financial components associated with the capital projects, specialprogram funding, corporate governance and reporting requirements including monthly financereports, the Service Delivery Statement, Financial Statements and Estimates briefs preparation.• Developing, implementing and maintaining the Division’s financial administration systems andassociated reporting processes including documentation of all relevant procedures, includingmanaging the day to day financial operations for the Division using the SAP finance system andthe property management system.• Ensuring compliance with relevant Government legislation and departmental policies andprocedures in relation to budget, financial, administrative and other corporate and operationalissues.• Undertaking research, complex modelling, financial analysis, and completion ofsubmissions for briefing notes and correspondence on a range of budget, financial and othercorporate issues.• Building and maintaining effective networks and relationships with clients and stakeholders to achieveorganisational objectives and mutually beneficial outcomes• Undertaking projects to identify and implement systems, policies and processes to continuallyimprove financial and budget management and associated reporting

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Melbourne, Australia

Under broad policy control and direction,1. Manage the financial aspects of the National Forecast Service Group (NFS), ensuring they are in accordance with PGPA Act 2013.2. Oversee the management and operations of Administrative Section in their provision of administrative activities to managers within the NFS Group.3. Develop budgets, financial plans and reports of a high order and contribute to the overall planning process of Group resourcing activities.4. Ensure financial procedures and activities meet probity, accountability and financial compliance, whilst also participating with the ongoing development, implementation and maintenance of quality management systems - AS/NZS ISO 9001.5. Assist in the provision of financial support, planning and monitoring to the Group Project office.6. Negotiate with major stakeholders on financial aspects of the Bureau's charging regime.7. Maintain a close working relationship with relevant Bureau staff, including finance officers and senior managers.8. Be aware of, and apply as necessary, the principles and practices of various elements of the Bureau's Social Justice Strategy.

Melbourne, Australia

1. Managed a small team to provide financial, purchasing and procurement functions for the ISS Division, whilst supporting the Deputy Director and ISS senior management.2. Provided high level analytical advice, support and guidance on financial management matters including analysis of funding allocations and performance, monitoring and reviewing employee expenses, operating funding, Section 31 and revenue funding, as well as the asset investment and capital program. 3. Provided accurate and timely reports on financial management and performance data and review resources, processes and objectives to identify improvement and implement where appropriate.4. Provided effective general purchasing advice and guidance to staff and ensure purchasing activities are conducted in a timely manner and align with overarching Bureau policies and processes.5. Provided effective general procurement advice and guidance to staff ensuring it aligns with overarching Bureau policies and processes.6. Worked in close alignment with the Finance and Budgets Branch, Asset Planning Managers, the ISS PPMO, and the Procurement Advisory Team to deliver upon the effective performance of ISS financial and purchasing funding. 7. Managed and developed strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and clients communicating the Division’s objectives, and develop good working relationships with the senior executives and staff across the Division and other key areas of the Bureau.8. Implemented policy and procedures for, and manage, the provision of timely and effective financial, purchasing and procurement related services, including technical or professional advice/guidance on the various functional elements of ISS to support the Bureau’s overall resource strategy.

Melbourne, Australia

I provided analytical advice, support and guidance on financial management matters including analysis of funding allocations and performance, monitoring and reviewing the asset investment and capital program, employee expenses, operating and revenue funding in line with Bureau policy and procedures.I also gave advice and support for the purchasing and procurement functions for the Information Systems and Services (ISS) Division and supporting the ISS Finance Manager and colleagues with these functions.I was responsible for developing and maintaining registers in order to provide quality and timely advice, to monitor and report on the Asset Investment Replacement Program and Capital Program and undertook works for associated activities including Asset Management and Capital Work in Progress (CWIP) settlements.I also delivered subject matter expertise or policy advice relating to financial accounting standards as well as investigated, interpreted and evaluated legislation, directives and policy to assist and guide staff.My role required that I undertake tasks of a specialised and technical nature including the preparation of papers and reports, financial modelling and participate in tender evaluations and provide an advisory role to ISS boards and committees.Working closely with the Finance and Budgets Branch, Asset Planning Managers, the ISS PPMO, and the Procurement Advisory Team I delivered upon the effective performance of ISS financial and purchasing funding.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Agreed and managed delivery of annual budget; developed controls and governance arrangements for grant schemes; prepared monthly Management Accounts; liaised with senior Civil Servants and Government Ministers.Achievements:• Established a new system of budgetary control across the department to bring a consistent approach across all teams. This led to vastly improved management information and more effective use of resources.• Introduced a new system to control management and governance of grants across the department to standardise processes and adherence to best practise. Resulted in much quicker processing of grant applications, awards and claims. System was reviewed and held as an example of best practice by the Welsh Government Internal Audit section.• Accessed additional sources of funding and re-profiled resources to ensure achievement of departmental objectives in the face of significant austerity measures.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Management of all aspects of financial management of major regeneration scheme in post-industrial area; managed investment programme totalling over £250m; liaised with multiple funders/stakeholders and supported local authority to develop systems fit to control large scale government investment.Achievements:• Revised entire financial system to address weaknesses in management and governance of scheme which had led to my appointment.• Devised innovative, cross-departmental approach to management of multiple projects using programme management techniques. Unprecedented in Welsh Government, which resulted in successful delivery of all projects while realising £2m savings against budget.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Development of annual Audit Plan for 3 government departments; management of audits to ensure achievement of plan, with high quality outcomes.Achievements:• Successfully delivered Audit Plans for all departments each year I was responsible.• Consistently high customer satisfaction survey outcomes.• Made numerous recommendations to improve systems and processes across Welsh Government activities, all of which were accepted and implemented by management.• Sat on several project boards to advise on best practice regarding control and governance.

Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

Perform audits of European funded grant schemes, assessing compliance with detailed technical accounting requirements; subsequently promoted to Head of Unit.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Initially a trainee assisting in delivery of variety of audit assignments in large urban local authority; subsequently promoted to Auditor, then Senior Auditor.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Managed pan-Europe grant funding scheme, delivering European Commission grants to local authorities to support cohesion across European Union.

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Economics With Finance, Awarded With Distinction

4 Highers And 9 O Grade Certificates