Mark Baxter, Fcca Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Australia

Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Conserv Brands is a ‘family’ of highly respected powerhouse brands specialising in marketing and merchandise branding. In short, Conserv Brands is a promotional products business that provides to a large range of industries with clients including Coles, Spotify, Optus, Xero, DoorDash, Thirsty Camel, Mitre10.Holding the reins of the Finance function, whilst the permanent replacement for the previous incumbent was waiting to commence.Key responsibilities include:• Leading a… Show more Conserv Brands is a ‘family’ of highly respected powerhouse brands specialising in marketing and merchandise branding. In short, Conserv Brands is a promotional products business that provides to a large range of industries with clients including Coles, Spotify, Optus, Xero, DoorDash, Thirsty Camel, Mitre10.Holding the reins of the Finance function, whilst the permanent replacement for the previous incumbent was waiting to commence.Key responsibilities include:• Leading a team of 6• GL management of 4 Australian entities and 1 NZ legal entity• Monthly reconciliations of Balance Sheet for all entities• Monthly reconciliation of Profit & Loss for all entities• Inter-company charges and cash management• Cash flow and cash position reporting• Management of e-commerce functions• Management of payroll (50 pax) and associated compliance• Management of commissions, dividends and incentives• Quarterly BAS for 4 entities and bi-annual BAS for NZ entity• Prepare GL for external Tax Accountant (5 entities)• Weekly and monthly Management reporting Show less

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

AEMO is responsible for operating Australia’s largest gas and electricity markets and power systems.Playing the lead role within the Financial Accounting team on associated activities relating to fixed and intangible assets and capital expenditure policy as it affects the Balance Sheet and P&L as well as participating and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement of fixed asset accounting processes to maximise accuracy and timeliness.Selected highlight:In partnership… Show more AEMO is responsible for operating Australia’s largest gas and electricity markets and power systems.Playing the lead role within the Financial Accounting team on associated activities relating to fixed and intangible assets and capital expenditure policy as it affects the Balance Sheet and P&L as well as participating and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement of fixed asset accounting processes to maximise accuracy and timeliness.Selected highlight:In partnership with the Manager of Financial Accounting undertaking an impairment assessment of Capital WIP and previously capitalised assets, including the drafting of policies/processes in moving forward to communicate and re-educate the business where applicable. Included in this task was also the purging of over 7,000 condemned assets with a NBV of Nil from the Fixed Asset Register (FAR). Show less

Cremorne, Victoria, Australia

A Victoria based, Australian private company, founded by Elle MacPherson in 2014, selling carefully curated collection of beauty and wellness solutions formulated by leading nutritionists, which are science-backed and sustainably sourced.A key member of a small 3 person finance team, responsible for the completion and submission of monthly and annual accounts, including reconciliations and the compiling of sales figures and related sales tax returns locally and internationally, in… Show more A Victoria based, Australian private company, founded by Elle MacPherson in 2014, selling carefully curated collection of beauty and wellness solutions formulated by leading nutritionists, which are science-backed and sustainably sourced.A key member of a small 3 person finance team, responsible for the completion and submission of monthly and annual accounts, including reconciliations and the compiling of sales figures and related sales tax returns locally and internationally, in partnership with overseas advisors. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

A not for profit international development company with a presence in over 60 countries across the globe to accelerate self-sufficiency and prosperity for their communities, businesses, institutions and the country as a whole. Leading a team of 12 with three direct reports, I was responsible for group level financial accounting activities, including treasury management, cash flow forecasting, maintenance and improvement of key financial controls, accounts payable, accounts receivable… Show more A not for profit international development company with a presence in over 60 countries across the globe to accelerate self-sufficiency and prosperity for their communities, businesses, institutions and the country as a whole. Leading a team of 12 with three direct reports, I was responsible for group level financial accounting activities, including treasury management, cash flow forecasting, maintenance and improvement of key financial controls, accounts payable, accounts receivable and ensuring robust balance sheet reporting in these areas. In addition, I was responsible for driving forward system and process improvements as the organisation moved to upgraded systems.Selected Highlight:Clean-up of unrequired historic suppliers and invoices created and registered, also leading on the restructuring of the Operations Finance team for efficiency gains. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

A small London based housing charity providing high-quality, truly affordable housing, in desirable locations, near good transport links, for working Londoners on modest incomes.In the critical role of Financial Controller I was responsible for implementing the financial and support systems to facilitate exemplary financial management of all properties and developments ensuring good internal control. This included recording and reporting of all accounting associated with those… Show more A small London based housing charity providing high-quality, truly affordable housing, in desirable locations, near good transport links, for working Londoners on modest incomes.In the critical role of Financial Controller I was responsible for implementing the financial and support systems to facilitate exemplary financial management of all properties and developments ensuring good internal control. This included recording and reporting of all accounting associated with those properties and developments, including the submission of annual financial business plans.Selected Highlight:Creation of an Excel based Purchase Order system and streamlining of the Charity’s CoA’s. Show less

London, United Kingdom

An established commercial lender based in London, specialising in asset-backed lending to the UK property and SME markets, raising capital through a £500 million publicly listed bond programme. Solely responsible for the production of monthly Management Accounts and the preparation of annual Statutory Accounts in accordance with the FRS102 standard. Also arranging and leading the annual audit, including the preparation of working papers, and ensuring submission of the audited accounts… Show more An established commercial lender based in London, specialising in asset-backed lending to the UK property and SME markets, raising capital through a £500 million publicly listed bond programme. Solely responsible for the production of monthly Management Accounts and the preparation of annual Statutory Accounts in accordance with the FRS102 standard. Also arranging and leading the annual audit, including the preparation of working papers, and ensuring submission of the audited accounts as required by the Irish Stock Exchange (ISE).Selected Highlight:Migration of prior year Management and Statutory accounts from an inherited Excel spreadsheet to the Xero cloud-based accounting software platform, creating an automated, accurate, and document supported solution for past and future years. Show less

London, United Kingdom

A diverse multi-national property company in residential, retail, commercial, industrial, logistics, hospitality development and management, with an asset base of SG$30 billion. Initially the role was to design, create, and implement the systems and processes for the newly acquired Business Parks, but later I was also required to produce and provide commentary to the Management Accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. In addition, to managing the annual budgeting process… Show more A diverse multi-national property company in residential, retail, commercial, industrial, logistics, hospitality development and management, with an asset base of SG$30 billion. Initially the role was to design, create, and implement the systems and processes for the newly acquired Business Parks, but later I was also required to produce and provide commentary to the Management Accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. In addition, to managing the annual budgeting process, the completion and lodgement of CIS and VAT returns, cash-flow appraisals for potential investments, and supporting the audit process, including the preparation of working papers.Selected Highlight:Creation and development of process flowcharts with built-in controls, and templates for newly acquired business parks, that were adding an additional circa £60m revenue stream for the Parent company based in Singapore. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Managing four Capital Finance Managers who were responsible for the financial reporting of more than 3,000 National Health Service (NHS) facilities, which represented more than 10% of the whole NHS estate. Leading the drafting of annual capital budgets, with the support of the Head of construction, in the range of £50-£100m to project level . Coordinating subsequent Board approval of the same, along with the on-going monitoring of individual projects and overall capital programme, ensuring… Show more Managing four Capital Finance Managers who were responsible for the financial reporting of more than 3,000 National Health Service (NHS) facilities, which represented more than 10% of the whole NHS estate. Leading the drafting of annual capital budgets, with the support of the Head of construction, in the range of £50-£100m to project level . Coordinating subsequent Board approval of the same, along with the on-going monitoring of individual projects and overall capital programme, ensuring both are on plan by time and spend and reporting the status to the Board monthly. Show less

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Oxford, United Kingdom

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Fellow (Fcca), Accounting

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Accounting And Business/Management, Credit

Associate Diploma In Accounting, Accounting

Advanced Certificate In Accounting, Accounting