I offer tailored financial consulting services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on the arts, not-for-profit, and creative sectors. My goal is to help clients optimise financial operations, navigate complex landscapes, and achieve sustainable growth.Services Include:- Finance & Accounting Services: Providing full-service financial management, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.- Strategic Financial Analysis: Regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and provide actionable recommendations to optimise performance.- Financial Statement Preparation & Review: Ensuring accurate financial statements that comply with accounting standards and regulations.- Financial Processes & Controls: Implementing and enhancing financial processes and controls, streamlining operations for efficiency.- Cloud-Based Accounting Expertise: Providing expert advice on financial software and tools.- Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams: Working with tax professionals and business advisors to deliver comprehensive financial solutions.- Up-to-Date Industry Knowledge: Staying informed on changes in accounting regulations and advising clients proactively.- Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Identifying opportunities for service enhancements and exceeding client expectations.- Leadership: Offering guidance and mentorship to ensure quality service delivery.I help clients identify financial trends, validate or challenge business decisions, and align financial strategies with broader goals. Whether it's budgeting, reporting, auditing, benchmarking, grants, or optimising spending, my services are designed to improve operational efficiency and support long-term sustainability.If you need expert financial advice tailored to the arts, not-for-profit, or creative sectors, let’s connect. I offer actionable strategies that drive growth, streamline operations, and ensure compliance.

- Provide accurate and timely financial analytics, data, and recommendations.- Prepare multi-department monthly management reports, analysing variance trends and anomalies.- Responsible for month-end and year-end financial activities.- Manage general ledger, including month-end reconciliations.- Prepare monthly cash flow reports.- Handle tax and statutory obligations, such as ACNC reporting, charitable license reporting, and others.- Coordinate external audits.- Maintain and improve performance dashboards for key staff.- Manage asset register and depreciation calculations.- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring effective debtor management.- Successfully manage and lead the Accountant and Payroll Officer.- Establish positive rapport with internal and external customers, providing accurate and timely information and advice.- Lead ad hoc projects.- Ensure accurate maintenance of records in approved systems and formats.- Maintain a healthy and safe work environment as per code of practice.Achievements:- Maintained and improved financial processes integrated with other departments.- Implemented a purchasing system to streamline procurement processes.- Implemented a payroll system, transitioning from a third-party supplier to an in-house system.- Higher duties in the absence of the Executive Manager of Corporate Services, showcasing leadership and adaptability.

- Provide strategic and financial leadership to ensure the organisation's success.- Implement effective and principled governance practices, aligning actions with strategic direction.- Ensure the organisation maintains excellent financial health, adhering to laws, industry standards, and constitutional obligations.- Review, approve, and monitor critical aspects including business plans, annual budgets, organisational policies, risk management, and the performance of the General Manager and candidates.- Actively participate and contribute to the Finance, Risk, and Auditing sub-committee, ensuring robust financial oversight.- Engage in the Marketing and Fundraising sub-committee, driving initiatives to support the organisation's financial sustainability.- Play an integral role in board meetings and strategic planning sessions, offering insights and expertise.- Support social events, exhibitions, and launches, enhancing the organisation's visibility and community engagement.Achievements:- Designed and implemented a comprehensive Management Reporting Framework, improving decision-making processes.- Led the designed and implementation of a Strategic Plan, guiding the organisation's growth and development initiatives.

- Manage the Finance Department, oversee all financial operations to ensure operational success.- Produce comprehensive financial statements, board reports, and management reports including P&L reports, budget variance reports, balance sheets, income account reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting.- Execute various financial tasks such as budget analysis, journal entries, cash management, contractual payments, taxation commitments, and foreign currency transactions.- Prepare taxation reports including monthly BAS and yearly FBT, ensure funding acquittals, and manage reconciliation of bank accounts and foreign exchange transactions.- Manage reconciliation of ticketing and donation receipts and maintain relations with auditors, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.- Actively participate and contribute to weekly operational meetings, providing financial insights and updates.- Lead reviews of policies, procedures, responsibilities, and resources, offering recommendations for improvements.- Cultivate rapport and trust with stakeholders, fostering positive relationships.- Oversee the management of Assistant Accountant, Payroll Officer, and Accounts Officer, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.- Kept abreast of industry information, trends, financial legislative frameworks, and accounting standards to inform decision-making.Achievements: - Higher duties in the absence of the Head of Finance and Operations as required, demonstrating leadership and adaptability.- Chair of the Systems Improvement Committee, driving initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

- Manage end-to-end financial accounting functions for a successful manufacturing and retail business.- Produce comprehensive financial statements and management reports including P&L reports, budget variance reports, and sales reports.- Conduct balance sheet analysis and cash flow forecasting to support strategic decision-making.- Review factory product costing to optimise operational efficiency and profitability.- Prepare taxation reports including monthly BAS and yearly FBT, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.- Oversee reconciliation of bank accounts and foreign exchange transactions, maintaining accuracy and integrity of financial records.- Manage monthly rent schedule and invoices across 90 stores, ensuring timely and accurate payments.- Handle letters of credit and facilitate auditor reporting to ensure transparency and compliance.- Represent the finance department at Senior Management meetings in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer, providing financial insights and updates.- Lead reviews of policies, procedures, responsibilities, and resources, offering recommendations for improvement.- Build rapport and trust with stakeholders, fostering positive relationships.- Review work and provided guidance to Accounts Officer, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial standards.

- Manage accounting duties and box office management for festivals and events.- Conduct day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting tasks to ensure financial accuracy.- Oversee cash management and budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.- Prepare event reports including settlements, P&L, and breakeven analysis to evaluate performance.- Facilitate contractual payments and managed foreign currency transactions.- Reconcile bank accounts and ticketing receipts to maintain financial integrity.- Supervise Accounts Clerk, providing guidance and support as needed.

- Establish the Accounts Department during the early stages of a successful artist booking agency.- Manage daily accounting duties including bookkeeping, cash management, and contractual payments.- Produce weekly reports for artist management, covering commissions, performance, and tour settlements.- Conduct reconciliation of bank accounts to ensure financial accuracy.- Develop policies, procedures, and resources for the Accounts Department, providing recommendations for improvement.- Foster rapport and trust with stakeholders, including liaising with venue promoters.

- Manage daily accounting duties including bookkeeping, financial statements, and cash management.- Oversee contractual payments, artist commissions, and performance settlements.- Conduct reconciliation of bank accounts to ensure financial accuracy.- Supervise staff within the Accounts Department.- Build rapport and trust with stakeholders, including venue promoters.