Promoted to support the PMO team within a large Project Portfolio Management (PPM) department of over 30 Project Managers. Key achievements included: Successfully led the implementation of a major SAP Project Accounting platform across the PPM departmentDesigned and created project reporting tools to enable strategic PM demand/supply planning and a more efficient use of resourcesCoordinated PMO activities with Portfolio Managers for accurate reporting to stakeholdersPrepared project budgets and cost trackers to enable the Project Board to evaluate the feasibility and financial viability of projectsCompiled and monitored RAID logs to ensure all Risks and Issues were under controlUtilising Sharepoint, provided a range of configuration and finance management documentation and support to the PMO and Portfolio Managers

Supported a major finance transition project to introduce and implement SAP software implementation alongside the existing Sage X3 platformsManaged the intercompany accounting with De La Rue entities to reconcile accounts and allocate costs accuratelyUndertook and managed all the cashflow analysis/reporting and revenue forecasting to Treasury to ensure accurate cash management Managed the monthly VAT returns and Intrastat reporting to the central Tax team Undertook multiple projects and management reports using advanced Excel to provide relevant data to stakeholders

Recruited to provide management reporting and subsequently acted as Head of Finance responsible for multiple projects across eight diverse companies. Key achievements included:  Established viability of mergers and managed financial requirements Supported tender bids with financial data relating to the relevant businesses Managed and led a team of five people to cover all functions of Finance Managed the range of financial management and dashboard reporting Closely supervised team to improve standards of compliance, integrity and accuracy of data Interacted regularly with Banks, Auditors, Accountants and Statutory Organisations

Recruited to manage an award-winning and innovative mentoring program for deaf and hearing-impaired teenagers in Australia. Key achievements included: Led projects to create new mentoring programs across Australia and New Zealand Managed State Program Coordinators and up to 40 volunteers Developed infrastructure to ensure success and sustainability into the future Secured long-term funding and benefactors, significantly increasing organisation’s profile  Managed Finance, HR, Marketing/PR and Corporate Governance

Recruited to manage projects for this leading manufacturer and distributor of natural medicine products. Key achievements included:Led a project to analyse and reduce expenditure and increase profit margins Implemented a lean production lifecycle to improve profitability and efficiencyLed a project to procure and implement a new computerised tracking system, conducting training of new tracking system with workforce and designing a new warehouse layout to maximise space and efficiency Financial and management reporting and demand and supply planning

Managed a team to cover AR, AP, General Ledger and Financial Reporting for the Australian, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan offices of a global business providing cyber security solutions throughout Asia Pacific. Key achievements included:Improved the accuracy and integrity of the General LedgerPrepared annual statutory returns, liaising with external tax agentsManaged the reconciliation of intercompany entities and improved Regional cash flow

Promoted to oversee Client Accounting, financial controls and cost saving projects for this top law firm. Key achievements included:Led a project to reduce office expenditure across the businessLed an online credit card expense reimbursement/management system for 150 fee earners. Managed a team covering general ledger, budget variance analyses, client monies and financial integrity.Implemented internal financial controls, consistently achieving strong audits Improved communications, integrity and workflow between the support functions Contributed to project to implement new budget system with data, advice and testing Devised and conducted successful training programmes for all new accounting staff

Managed a team of 3 Cashiers and established systems to support accounts services for 150 lawyers, liaising with Partners, Lawyers and the Director of Finance.