Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director delivering financial and commercial business process consulting services. In partnership with Motive Solutions (boutique Oracle implementation partner).• Group Financial Controller of Hudson Food Group responsible for developing and implementing the financial and commercial strategy for a corporate finance function as they transition from 15 disparate entities through an IPO into a ASX listed organisation. Key deliverables were to align their financial systems and processes and develop a go to market strategy that will allow further brand growth and new product offering, facilitating a further stronghold in their primary marketing areas. • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Finance Director - financial and commercial mentor, provided strategic guidance to a prestige European automotive dealer as they undertook a restructure of their business including undertaking an initial review of their IT systems, financial performance as well as identifying key areas for improvement. Developed and presented the strategy to executives of the parent brand that included financial remodeling for the current and potential sites as well as improved legal structures, risk analyses and avenues for growth in both new product development and complementary automotive services.• Designed Oracle IT business solutions for a clients replacing out-dated, inefficient, human capital dependent systems with tailored IT solutions.

The Victorian Chamber of Commerce & Industry is Victoria’s largest and most influential business organisation that provides a range of commercial, training, international trade, and regulatory services within the business environment for members by attracting investment and establishing growth within businesses in Victoria.Chief Financial Officer (CFO) / Executive Director - Corporate Services responsible for directing, controlling and administering the complete finance activities of the organisation as well as overall management of ICT, Project Management Office (PMO), Human Resources (HR), procurement and administration strategies and functions (total five direct reports, with an overall team of 25). Strategic guidance to Chief Executive (CEO) and Board, along with secretary of the Audit & Risk Committee and Investment Committee.

ASX listed UXC Limited is Australia’s largest locally owned and managed end-to-end IT services company (Technology). Turnover of $670 million, servicing over 2,500 customers and employing more than 2,900 staff.Group Financial Controller / Head of Finance. Direct responsibility for financial control across the Group, including management of all external stakeholders, month-end and statutory reporting. Management of the group financial reporting team, as well as the provision of support and guidance for all business units.

ASX listed Tolhurst Group was previously Australia’s oldest broking and clearing house (financial services), in addition to corporate finance and financial planning services. $75 million turnover, employing 500 plus staff.Group Financial Controller / Head of Finance / Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Direct responsibility for financial control across the Tolhurst Group (total seven FTE) including management of Board and financial reporting and guidance to four business divisions.

Boutique hedge fund Thames River Capital was formed in London, UK in 1998, managing niche and specialist funds in excess of £4.2 billion. Thames River Capital was sold in September 2010 to the funds business of F&C Group. Group Financial Controller / Head of Finance / Finance Director / Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Direct responsibility for finance and human resource functions, including quality and timely delivery of statutory requirements, management of outsourced services and fund budgeting/forecasting.

Develop, lead and roll out Sarbanes Oxley (SOx) for Shell’s direct tax accounting process globally, through management of teams comprised of internal and external consultants, onsite at areas of operation covering 12 countries over six continents. US GAAP / UK GAAP multinational experience.

Direct responsibility for the sales operational and financial control for the footwear, apparel and equipment divisions across Nike Pacific, including direct management and reporting lines into Asia. Responsibilities included all management reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Multinational and US GAAP.

Leading and developing teams of up to six people on external audits and special projects for ASX listed and large multinational across the Automotive, Electrical, Telecommunications / Technology, Legal and FMCG industries. This involved the application of IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP and ASX listing requirements. Major clients included Honda, Pacifica Group, Nilsen Australia, Siemans, Paperlinx and L’Oreal.