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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Suburban Rail Loop is more than a rail line. It is a once in a generation opportunity to shape the future liveability, productivity and connectivity of Melbourne. The Financial Operations team is responsible to lead accounting, financial operations and external statutory financial reporting for SRLA in accordance with Financial Management Act, Standing Directions and Financial Reporting Directions.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The North East Link Program is part of the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority and will deliver the missing link in Melbourne's road network . The Financial Operations team is responsible in leading the accounting and financial operations for NELP ensuring the organisation exercises its financial management responsibilities in accordance with the Financial Management Act, Standing Directions and Financial Reporting Directions.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

CPVV is a statutory authority within the Victorian Government, acting as the safety regulator to the commercial passenger industry in Victoria. Led the Finance Business Partnering and FP&A function at CPVV and supported the Finance Operations team with balance sheet management.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Leading the finance and procurement function for large services business focusing on Justice and Integrated Security Services to both state governments and corporate clients,The business has seen strong revenue growth and delivered improved operating efficiencies resulting in strong PBITA growth.Led Contract Portfolio review focused on understanding contractual obligations and cost drivers ensuring alignment to drive performance improvement and improved customer terms upon contract… Show more Leading the finance and procurement function for large services business focusing on Justice and Integrated Security Services to both state governments and corporate clients,The business has seen strong revenue growth and delivered improved operating efficiencies resulting in strong PBITA growth.Led Contract Portfolio review focused on understanding contractual obligations and cost drivers ensuring alignment to drive performance improvement and improved customer terms upon contract renewal.Redesigned business and financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting to improve decision making across the business. Introduced finance business partners to drive further operating efficiencies and a culture of continuous improvement.Achieved high cash generation and delivered c$300k of procurement savings year on year. Show less

London, England Metropolitan Area

Led the finance function for $180m p.a. government contract portfolio including asylum seeker accommodation and facility management contracts.Delivered a $36m price improvement and 25 day DSO improvement by open engagement and cost transparency with the customer. Restructured finance team (11 heads) and implemented strong control environment across the portfolio.Developed robust forecasting and budgetting models enabling accurate forecasts on a frequent basis.

London, England, United Kingdom

Project Managed as Change Champion the on-boarding of a new SAP ERP platform utilising a single set of common finance processes and centralising transactional finance into one Finance Shared Service Centre.

Sutton

Finance responsibility for c$180m security solutions business.Led on pricing and commercial support delivering $16m growth to the business.Directed the annual budget and forecasting processes.Deputy MD covering his leadership and decision making tasks when necessary.Managed a team of 4 business analysts and took leading role in monthly finance activities and Business Performance Reviews.Hands on financial management of enhanced security business with c$32m turnover.Led… Show more Finance responsibility for c$180m security solutions business.Led on pricing and commercial support delivering $16m growth to the business.Directed the annual budget and forecasting processes.Deputy MD covering his leadership and decision making tasks when necessary.Managed a team of 4 business analysts and took leading role in monthly finance activities and Business Performance Reviews.Hands on financial management of enhanced security business with c$32m turnover.Led project focused on manageable costs that led to a reduction in costs of c$360k p.a. Show less

Crawley

Responsible for improving cash flow across the Group, by implementing working capital 'best practice' through communication programme including regular attendance and presentations at finance and regional senior management conferences.Undertook 'in country' cash flow audits recommending actions to improve the customer to cash processes.Obtained change in Group Incentive Scheme to include cash flow objectives in all management targets.Delivered cash conversion target and reduction in… Show more Responsible for improving cash flow across the Group, by implementing working capital 'best practice' through communication programme including regular attendance and presentations at finance and regional senior management conferences.Undertook 'in country' cash flow audits recommending actions to improve the customer to cash processes.Obtained change in Group Incentive Scheme to include cash flow objectives in all management targets.Delivered cash conversion target and reduction in DSO consistently year on year. Show less

Hong Kong

During this period my wife and I adopted two children in Hong Kong. I also undertook a number of consultancy projects. Interim Finance Director for a c$270m Telco in Macau(subsidary of Cable & Wireless). In this role I managed a team of 80+, led the Capital Expenditure Board, delivered all financial, management and statutory accounting responsibilities and led the commercial and due diligence streams in relation to an potential acquisition.Conducted Financial Reviews of businesses in… Show more During this period my wife and I adopted two children in Hong Kong. I also undertook a number of consultancy projects. Interim Finance Director for a c$270m Telco in Macau(subsidary of Cable & Wireless). In this role I managed a team of 80+, led the Capital Expenditure Board, delivered all financial, management and statutory accounting responsibilities and led the commercial and due diligence streams in relation to an potential acquisition.Conducted Financial Reviews of businesses in Thailand and Guam (for G4S) ensuring that the businesses were in compliance with corporate policies and identified any accounting issues. Show less

Hong Kong

Led the Financial Planning and Analysis function across Asia for c$126m Telecoms business.Managed a team of 6 business analysts based in HK, Singapore, Australia, India and Japan.Established financial processes, internal controls and a robust performance management process across Asia.Led the commercial and finance streams on a project that secured external telecommunications licences in Hong Kong and Singapore, delivering improved margins and reduced network costs.Developed a… Show more Led the Financial Planning and Analysis function across Asia for c$126m Telecoms business.Managed a team of 6 business analysts based in HK, Singapore, Australia, India and Japan.Established financial processes, internal controls and a robust performance management process across Asia.Led the commercial and finance streams on a project that secured external telecommunications licences in Hong Kong and Singapore, delivering improved margins and reduced network costs.Developed a business model and led negotiations to establish a c$40m telecoms business in Australia. Show less