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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), responsible for providing expert financial advice, strategy and direction during a period of high growth. The role includes a broad mandate including the management the global Finance, Administration, HR and IT functions.Working closely with the Board and Shareholders to align strategy of execution of business goals Provide executive leadership, coaching and support to ensure corporate functions effectively support the business’s objectives.Active contributor, analyst and involvement in the strategic direction and management of the company. Preparation of financial board and statutory reports.Managing the processes for financial forecasting, budgets, financial reporting, cash flow, taxation and long-term financial planning.Analyse and improve operational performance through the interpretation of business KPIs, management data, internal and external benchmarking information & best practices. Oversee all formal finance, HR, and IT related policies and procedures. Managing the External Auditor relationship and ensuring compliance with international accounting standards.Risk Management analysis of company strategic direction. Overseeing expansion of direct operations across multiple jurisdictions and involvement in all areas of localized governance, ensuring compliance. Oversee the implementation of current business improvement initiatives, including were applicable process redesign or streamlining and system upgrades, commensurate with business growth

Sydney, Australia

Reporting to CFO and member of the Executive TeamPartnering with CEO, Executive Team, Ten Board and CBS Executives (owners of Network Ten)Leading a team of 17, with 7 direct reports, including FP&A, Commercial Finance, Business Systems and Project ManagementDevelopment and leadership of Finance team, responsible for structuring, setting goals, objectives and direction for teamPartnering with executives across the business, providing strategic commercial advice and negotiations, developing and monitoring annual forecasts and budgets in line with strategic planDevelopment of close working relationships with CBS executives, including the management of results and forecasts, new business opportunities, operations and business performance updatesLeading corporate development activities including Merger & Acquisitions and review and analysis of corporate opportunitiesManaging all finance business systems including General Ledger, reporting, budget and forecast tools.Following Viacom’s acquisition of CBS in 2019, led the finance transition to a new Viacom structure resulting in a 25% headcount reduction for the Finance departmentLed the implementation of new Oracle ERP for the network, including new reporting, BI and budgeting applications resulting in a 1-day reduction in reporting of actual results, and a 6-day reduction in reporting of monthly forecastsFollowing Viacom’s acquisition of CBS in 2019, was the lead for Finance of in-sourcing Ten’s Sales team and related functions from its current outsourced arrangement, resulting in improved revenue within 12 months with an $8m reduction in sales related costsLed the restructure of the finance team including new commercial partner functions, system support and restructure FP&A teams at no incremental costs. Led to significant improvement in Finance communication, trust, and relationships throughout the group

Sydney

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and member of the Core Executive TeamWorking directly with Paul Anderson (CEO), Hamish McLennan (CEO), Lachlan Murdoch (Chairman), Siobhan McKenna (Director) and the rest of the TEN Board and senior managementManaging corporate development activities across the network including Merger & Acquisition reviews and review and analysis of corporate opportunitiesResponsible for all Treasury related matters, including management and reporting,banking relationships and member of the Treasury CommitteeManagement of Senior Financial Analyst, who is responsible for ad hoc analysis,assistance on projects, day to day co-ordination and analysis of budgets, forecasts andmonth end updates Key business development projects, such as major tender bids (ie. Sports) or review andconsideration of other investment or divestment opportunities for the NetworkResponsible for management and co-ordination of TEN’s investments in OutdoorOperations including management of and co-ordination with the EYE US senior leadership teamCorporate presentations and board documents, including annual and half year results, investor Presentations, AGM, board presentations and other board documents as required , any other ad hoc presentations to prepare (both external and internal)Responsible for managing and coordinating analysis and ad-hoc projects across thenetwork

Sydney

Reporting directly to Group CFO & Television CFOWorking directly with Hamish McLennan (CEO), Lachlan Murdoch (Chairman), Siobhan McKenna (Director) and the rest of the TEN Board and senior managementManagement of FP&A, Commercial, Revenue and Programming Analysts and providing support and guidance to the television Finance Manager.General Manager of TEN’s Outdoor Division in the US, managing the strategic, day to day operations and capital investment initiatives, financial performance and reporting to the TEN Board. Direct Reports include the US CEO, CFO and Finance Manager. Management of key corporate projects including financing facilities, cost and strategic reviews, results releases, investor and analyst presentations. Key achievements include negotiation of a $200m refinancing facility, Investor Day presentation in Nov-13 to 60 analysts and investors and project managing the Operational & Strategic reviews in Nov-11 and Oct-13 resulting in $70m cost savings.Management, preparation and review of budgets and forecasts for the group including all responsibilities for Budget Paper and Board Presentations. Key achievements include complete redesign of budget process and board papers receiving personal commendations from the Board.Corporate development analysis for TEN, including assessment of acquisition and divestment activities. Key recent achievements include managing the $113m divestment of TEN’s outdoor subsidiary in Nov-12 including negotiations, due diligence process covering 50+ advisors and liasing with TEN board.Development of a consistent and professional reporting framework, which included designing a new reporting framework covering budgets, forecast and monthly board reporting.Liaison with auditors and tax advisors.Implementing new initiatives and development of Finance team, including the current restructure of TEN’s Finance team.

Sydney, Australia

5 direct and indirect reports in Australia, US, UK, Singapore and Indonesia. Core responsibilities included: - Working closely with the Group CEO on the development of the Eye Long Term Strategic Plan, preparation, collation and updates of the plan and presentation to the Eye Board. Key achievements included development of the long term strategic plan for the EYE group and member of the TEN board sub-committee to evaluate short and long term valuation options for TEN as the 100% shareholder in EYE. - Strategic partnership role with each of the Eye regions senior management teams, assisting and providing guidance on development of strategic plans for each of their business units. Key achievements included successful tender win for Gatwick and Stansted airports and development of a new JV structure for these contracts as well as sucessful tender wins for Westfield and Melbourne Airport contracts. - Providing an Eye ‘Group’ representation with key regional stakeholders including Westfield, Qantas, Sydney Airport Corporation, Changi Airport Group (Singapore) and Simon Property Group (US) - Approval of all global corporate development activity, including due diligence for acquisition and divestment activities, tender proposals, business valuations, and commercial structure of concession agreements.

Sydney

5 direct and indirect reports in Australia, US, UK, Singapore and IndonesiaCore responsibilities including: - Managing all corporate development activity, including due diligence for acquisition and divestment activities, tender proposals, business valuations, negotiations, liasing with legal counsel and commercial structure of concession agreements with property partners. Responsible for 6 acquisitions totalling over $70m.- Approval of all global development business cases, including strategic, financial and commercial assessment. Key achievement include review, analysis and approval of $600m+ in contractual committments and $100m in capital development projects. - Business partner to regional CEO’s, and General Managers for operational initiatives, future strategic planning initiatives and development proposals. Key achievement include the successful co-ordination of the entry into the US, UK and Singapore markets.- Compilation of EYE’s involvement of the TEN Information Memorandum in 06/07 as part of the then TEN sale process, including responsibility of primary liaison for Vendor Due Diligence undertaken by PWC - Preparation of corporate presentations to market and industry analysts, including full and half year results. - Competitor and international market analysis

Sydney, Australia

Core responsibilities included: - Preparation of annual Budget Board Paper and Board Presentation - Financial analysis for all Eye divisions and regions - Business valuations for tender and acquisition opportunities - Indirect report by the Management AccountantKey achiements included:- Development of all Eye financial models and reporting templates- Implementation of benchmark and KPI measurement for each of the business units- Co-ordination with CFO for the structure of the Finance team- Identification and evaluation of new region opportunities, leading to eventual entry into the US, UK and Singapore in 2006

Sydney, Australia

Core responsibilities included: - Preparation of company budgets and forecasts - Preparation of monthly management accounts and presentation to Executive team - Co-ordination with all Divisional General Managers, Financial Controllers, Group CEO and CFO - Development of reporting framework (including weekly and monthly reporting)Key achievements included:- Design of budget models and template for all business units- Implementation of Management Reporting Pack (new procedure for the company)- Introduction and implementation of corporate cost allocation to all business units- Design and implementation of consolidation models for all business units

London, United Kingdom

Contract RoleReporting directly to CFO/COO Europe - Oversight of 12 European countries (including UK, EEC Nordic regions) - Setting of annual budgets and forecasts - Internal audit and ad-hoc projects throughout Europe - Implementation of benchmarking procedures for Europe

Greater Chicago Area

Short term secondment to the Chicago Office in the ICE division (Information, Communications & Entertainment)Responsible for planning, running & completing audits, preparation of US GAAP accounts and audit reportsSpecialising in DOT.com industry with particular exposure to share option valuations, capital restructure and going concern assumptions

Sydney, Australia

Specialising in Media industry, in particular television, video and publishing Main client responsibilities for Seven Network including the management of the audit team, preparation of the full and half year end audits and preparation of audited accounts Seconded for Internal Audit for Seven Network, reporting to the Audit Board on key issues and audit results Acknowledged as having very strong technical accounting background

Bachelor Of Business, Accounting And Finance

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