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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Preparation of strategic plans, budgets and forecasts. Drive performance improvement and support key financial decisions through detailed analysis and insights into financial results. Prepare independent feasibility analysis of proposed investment and merger and acquisition plans. Assess, monitor and influence financial metrics and KPIs.

Sydney

Identified a general deficiency in the budgeting and forecasting processes of industry participants, that being an increasing disregard for weather correction of sales volumes, the weather being one of the key drivers of volume levels. In response, developed a comprehensive dashboard reporting system which highlighted trends in the underlying (weather and solar radiation corrected) rate of volume growth, as well as electricity market prices.The venture did not succeed, primarily due to… Show more Identified a general deficiency in the budgeting and forecasting processes of industry participants, that being an increasing disregard for weather correction of sales volumes, the weather being one of the key drivers of volume levels. In response, developed a comprehensive dashboard reporting system which highlighted trends in the underlying (weather and solar radiation corrected) rate of volume growth, as well as electricity market prices.The venture did not succeed, primarily due to industry participants’ lack of discretionary budget in the wake of government pressure on electricity prices. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Prepared long-term (10 year out) forecasts of electricity volumes and revenues for strategic planning and regulatory price-setting purposes, and short-term (1 year out) forecasts for budgeting and management reporting purposes. Introduced the concept of “underlying” growth in reporting historical trends, by isolating the impacts of abnormal weather and day-types on monthly electricity volumes. Prepared monthly volume growth reports, including budget variance analysis. Developed the monthly… Show more Prepared long-term (10 year out) forecasts of electricity volumes and revenues for strategic planning and regulatory price-setting purposes, and short-term (1 year out) forecasts for budgeting and management reporting purposes. Introduced the concept of “underlying” growth in reporting historical trends, by isolating the impacts of abnormal weather and day-types on monthly electricity volumes. Prepared monthly volume growth reports, including budget variance analysis. Developed the monthly revenue recognition process. Prepared statistical input for annual, statutory and regulatory reports. Managed market research projects, the results of which were key inputs to network planning, strategic marketing, forecasting and price-setting. Show less

North Sydney, Australia

Developed short and long-term volume forecasts for Boral Concrete and Olex Cables which formed input to those clients’ budgeting and strategic planning functions. Prepared the multi-client forecast of timber usage by State and by sector.

Sydney, Australia

Coordinated and prepared business forecasts for budget and long-term strategic planning purposes using complex financial models. Prepared and analysed operational results for inclusion in monthly Board reports. Prepared statistical input for annual reports and statutory reports. Monitored and reported on market position, industry performance and the business impacts of proposed industry reforms.

Sydney, Australia

Managed and contributed to the production of electricity forecasts which were unconditionally adopted for planning purposes by Pacific Power and State and Federal Government agencies. Undertook detailed analysis of energy market information and of competitor activity which formed the basis for forecast preparation, submissions to government inquiries and the development of marketing projects. Developed the suite of econometric and end-use models used to produce electricity forecasts and to… Show more Managed and contributed to the production of electricity forecasts which were unconditionally adopted for planning purposes by Pacific Power and State and Federal Government agencies. Undertook detailed analysis of energy market information and of competitor activity which formed the basis for forecast preparation, submissions to government inquiries and the development of marketing projects. Developed the suite of econometric and end-use models used to produce electricity forecasts and to estimate price elasticity. Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Bachelor Of Business (Accountancy, With Credit)

Higher School Certificate