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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I am part of a community of advisors working alongside a VC firm, Scalare Partners, whose speciality is investing in game changing, fast growing technology.Involved in - preparation for Seed A capital raise - long term 3 way financial model specifically for investors - revenue recognition strategy and number recast - automation projects to create automation engines using Salesforce - due diligence processes pre investment - in house advisor on internal controls gearing for growth - Board meeting consultant

Mosman, New South Wales, Australia

R&C is a fast growing, premium petcare business, wholesaling into major supermarket chains, pet specialty chains, independent specialty stores and through distributors, as well as online. It also owns and operates an expanding premium pet grooming / retail business. Business operations in Australia, New Zealand and the USA and through distributors in other countries. My role was to head the leadership team, to form and execute the business strategy. - Integrator role, driving accountability across the leadership team to achieve business milestones & KPIs - Head of Finance & Operations Team - Oversaw significant revenue growth during tenure - Implemented EOS, to simplify, clarify and achieve company vision - Part of team who opening new regions and large accounts, includig the world’s largest pet store chain (based in the USA), PetSmart - Operational improvements for customer Woolworths, leading to significant savings and efficiencies. - Consolidated multiple 3PLs with minimised supply disruption - Deadline driven NPDs and market launches for major customers, including commercial benchmark, negotiation, sourcing and supply chain, risk and legal considerations accounted for and trade marketing assets availability

Sydney, Australia

Global Surf Industries is the world's preeminent surf hardgoods company, with products selling in over 60 countries.My focus is on increasing business value through minimising business risk, improving processes including the use of automations and expert financial management. I also oversee the procurement of the businesses' largest asset, inventory.

Sydney, Australia

Staging Connections was an events & exhibitions group, specialising in the corporate sector.During a period of rapid expansion including listing on the ASX, revenues increase from A$50M to A$160M, I was fortunate to be involved with many facets of business finance including - head of compliance and listed entity reporting, - involvement in the M&A of 8 businesses and disposal of 2 with combined value of near A$80M, - change management projects, - project assessment with annual spend of $11M, - budgeting for in excess of 30 operating divisions, - planning and analysis, - treasury and - contract negotiation.

Sydney, Australia

Contract to develop excel based financial models used in the business

London, United Kingdom

Informix is a leading US supplier of data management integrated solutions, reporting to Dublin and USA.My contract included management accounting, maintenance and analysis of licensing agreements and staff leadership

London, United Kingdom

Reuters is a global information company providing indispensable information tailored for professionals in the financial services, media and corporate markets. Income c2.6 billion.My contract included implementation of 1998 commission scheme, development of model for sales reporrting and commission calculations, sales forecasting and monitoring, chairing Sales and Finance Director's commission meetings

Lloyds TSB activities include retail banking, insurance & investments and wholesale and international banking. Credit card debt +6 billion (at the time).My contract included work on 10 year business model and scenario analysis, monthly project SWOT, analysis and reporting of monthly performance for credit and debti cards and merchant acquisitions plus plus

Broad range of Business Services and Tax work

Associate

Activities and Societies: Chartered Accountancy Professional Qualifications

Commerce

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