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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Reporting into the Commercial GMs – responsible for financial analysis and reporting of results, providing insights to drive decision making, weekly and monthly forecasting updates along with tracking of results against forecasts and budget, lead compilation of annual budget, compilation of monthly business review deck and speaking to financial results at the business review, BU expense budget monitoring, ad hoc FP&A queries from GMs/BUs.Wins:- Partnered with various personnel/functions throughout the business to deliver on time annual budget. Key stakeholders including but not limited to - Commercial GM, GM, National Sales Manager, Merch/Planning, Marketing, Logistics, Corporate Finance,- Successfully transitioned accounting function and processes to the newly established central accounting teams – acknowledged by the Revenue Team Lead that templates provided were the best from the various brands being clean and easy to follow.- Improved relations with commercial partners surrounding agents’ commissions, donations and royalty arrangements through open communication and collaboration with individuals within the third parties to rectify gaps in processes and understanding,- Strong performance in Champion role leading to contract extension offer for temporary cover in Bonds Group.- Cleaned up and streamlined templates to gain efficiencies in month end reporting processes.- 100% of monthly financial reporting and forecasting deadlines met.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Market leader in the design, supply and distribution of premium window covering solutions for B2B customers.Reporting into group parent Hunter Douglas - manage the finance function for Vertilux (HD Subsidiary), including financial analysis and reporting results at monthly leadership meeting, lead compilation of annual budget, inventory management, manage one direct report (AR/AP), journal processing, month end reconciliations, foreign currency transactions, bank and FAR maintenance, administer ERP system access (Maker), tax, workcover and general insurance filings.Wins:- Business partnering with IT, Sales, Group Payroll, to establish improved information gathering for financial reporting & decision making, leading to: > Debtor balances cut 30% ($2.1m) in one year with no significant drop in sales, cash reserves grown from $0 to $3m while paying off $1m intercompany loan, > Simplified and more accurate collation and allocation of departmental payroll costs, > Automated reporting relating to daily sales and stock valuation, > Improved accuracy in sales figures reporting for the sales team.- Delivered on time annual budget to parent, partnering with GM Ops, GM Sales, Marketing and IT Managers.- Review feedback received from Group Director of Finance – “Head and shoulders above the pool of talent at my level across the group”, leading to extended contract.- Partnered with Purchasing and IT to improve inventory accuracy and completeness resulting in reduction of stocktake variance from 10% to 5% (Inventory value $6m).- Enhanced group reporting pack through improved data capture and linkage.- 100% of monthly financial reporting deadlines met, including internal, group and global.

Auckland, New Zealand / Melbourne, Australia

Internationally operating Original Equipment Manufacturer, providing highly specialised pipeline inspection systems, utilising market leading software, laser, sonar and CCTV technologies.Manage the end to end finance function for NZ operations: Preparation and maintenance of budget and financial forecasting, month end reconciliations, analysis and reporting, tax filings, inventory management, journal processing, foreign currency transactions, AR/AP, bank, GL, FAR, payroll. Assist group finance team (US based parent). Liaison for company solicitor, auditor and external accountants. Further responsibilities included manufacturing production scheduling, shipping logistics and constant communication and interaction with the NZ GM, manufacturing and data reporting teams.Wins:- Improved sales pricing strategy/structure ensuring more reliable margin estimates through more accurate product costings- Highly commended by the US based group CFO on the quality of the NZ full annual budget (BS, P&L, CF)- Reduced stocktake variance from 10% down to 3% utilising: > Implementation of improved stocktake procedures > Improved accuracy of inventory parts and assembly costing in the system- Accolades received from the US based group Financial Controller on the well documented and accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations- Minimised proposed year-end adjustments by external accountants/auditors by ensuring correct accounting treatments applied and accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations carried out- Oversaw NZ transition to Oracle NetSuite ERP from Reckon Accounts/QuickBooks, guiding procurement and the GM’s introduction to and adoption of the new system.- Overhauled sales contracts and employment agreements- Converted finance function to paperless records

Auckland, New Zealand

Varied client base:- Health- Education- Sports- Manufacturing- Shipping Logistics- Software/Tech Solutions- Property Investment & Management- Retirement Village- Marketing & MediaAnalysis of financial statements and obtaining assurance over representations made; Gain understanding of clients' businesses and commercial environment; Review of client systems and controls, providing improvement recommendations to mitigate risks within client systems; Keep up to date with changes in accounting standards; Educate clients on impacts of changes in relevant accounting standards as and when they arise; Stakeholder management including on-going liaison and correspondence with clients, accountants, management, and directors; Preparation of client reports and letters. Ad hoc - troubleshooting and rectifying client accounting errors, client consolidations.Wins:- Completed CA qualification enhancing critical thinking and communication.- Director feedback displaying leadership, stakeholder mgmt., communication and personality: “Strong written and verbal communication. Good coaching and feedback to his assistants”; “Dylan develops good relationships with clients that enables him to easily obtain info from clients”; “Dependable and reliable”.-Accolades received from my directors and clients at various stages for my professionalism, communication and ability to build rapport. Successfully turned a new client’s negative experience into a positive and healthy one, cementing the new business won. Commended by the client’s Board on conclusion of the audit.

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Bcom, Grad Dip Com, Marketing, International Business, Accounting

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