Peter Buchanan Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Illawarra/ Shoalhaven Regions And Greater Southern/ South West Sydney

Shell Cove Consulting operates mainly within the small business marketplace, servicing companies that usually have between $0.5m - $20m turnovers.Please read the short Post at the top titled: "SMEs: Where do you want to be in the next 2-3 years" If you are in need of a part-time CFO or you have a specific area of business in which you would like help with, I invite you to have a conversation with me. Whether or not we do business together, I am confident that our call… Show more Shell Cove Consulting operates mainly within the small business marketplace, servicing companies that usually have between $0.5m - $20m turnovers.Please read the short Post at the top titled: "SMEs: Where do you want to be in the next 2-3 years" If you are in need of a part-time CFO or you have a specific area of business in which you would like help with, I invite you to have a conversation with me. Whether or not we do business together, I am confident that our call will provide you with insights and actionable steps that can help you effectively manage and grow your business. You can call me on :☎ 61 (0) 408 166 808 if you want to talk with me NOW or otherwise, you can email me on shellcoveconsulting@gmail.com and we'll work with you in making a convenient time. Through regular and ongoing interventions with our clients, we are helping companies to develop by:Maximising profits and cash flowHelping businesses grow and getting them there….. fasterEven overcoming tough times and assuring survivalTaking away the pain of everyday financial and operational management, saving time for the owners to focus on the business instead of being distracted by day to day "fire fighting" agendas. We also proactively work with our clients to provide strategic business insights for their senior management to successfully leverage the current state of their business, leading to the most appropriate structural positioning in order to successfully capitalise on future opportunities.Our approach is to provide the highest quality CFO skill set, with a strong emphasis on strategic and commercial skills, pro-actively engaging with business owners to deliver sustainable value. Show less

Southern Nsw & Canberra Act

What is the CFO Centre and what is the key purpose?“The CFO Centre provides high calibre Chief Financial Officers on a part-time basis for a fraction of the cost of a full-time CFO to businesses ranging usually of between $5m – $70m turnover. We have also provided these services to businesses below this threshold.We can work both as the sole CFO within a company or in a support role to the existing CFO , who may require some extra breathing space to focus on a high value project… Show more What is the CFO Centre and what is the key purpose?“The CFO Centre provides high calibre Chief Financial Officers on a part-time basis for a fraction of the cost of a full-time CFO to businesses ranging usually of between $5m – $70m turnover. We have also provided these services to businesses below this threshold.We can work both as the sole CFO within a company or in a support role to the existing CFO , who may require some extra breathing space to focus on a high value project or key deliverable within their business.We have a unique 12 box framework which targets • business support/ back office functions; • operational attributes such as cash flow and profit optimisation, and • strategic planning and implementation in building platforms and structures for the future positioning of the business”. If you are in need of a part-time CFO or you have a specific area of business in which you would like help with, I invite you to have a conversation with me. You can call me on :☎ 1300 447 740. I'll work with you in making a convenient time. I also can be reached on ☎ 61(0) 408 166 808 if you want to talk with me NOW. Show less

Nsw State-Wide Operation And National Market (External Work)

• Lead the development of a customer and client focused culture within Road & Fleet Services, internal service provider of RMS.• Coordinated best practice research in customer service with the view to building a sustainable approach focused on the maximizing of the customer experience • Explored new business opportunities by liaising with the NSW government sector and selected external clients in order to promote commercial viability. This includes involving the Group General… Show more • Lead the development of a customer and client focused culture within Road & Fleet Services, internal service provider of RMS.• Coordinated best practice research in customer service with the view to building a sustainable approach focused on the maximizing of the customer experience • Explored new business opportunities by liaising with the NSW government sector and selected external clients in order to promote commercial viability. This includes involving the Group General Manager and other senior managers where appropriate to support the development of relevant and sustainable client relationships;• Achieved 3 year External work targets: 2012 ($55M), 2013 ($65M), 2014 ($80M) • Supported senior managers in providing advice, driving cultural change and awareness, and supporting the delivery of best practice outcomes in customer and client management. • Lead discussion within senior regional management meetings to foster an awareness and commitment to a progressive customer engagement culture across the RFS Group • Assisted line managers and colleagues to investigate identified areas of improvement of customer insight and engagement practices to further enhance the customer experience across the Group Show less

Nsw State-Wide Operation

• Lead the development of commercial systems, the monitoring and analysis of the branch’s financial and business performance, and the reporting and interpretation of regional monthly performance reports (Turnover of in excess of $900m). • Assisted the General Manager in the setting, preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Annual Report, Business Strategy and branch and regional Business Plans.• Conducted detailed analysis together with commentaries on the suite of… Show more • Lead the development of commercial systems, the monitoring and analysis of the branch’s financial and business performance, and the reporting and interpretation of regional monthly performance reports (Turnover of in excess of $900m). • Assisted the General Manager in the setting, preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Annual Report, Business Strategy and branch and regional Business Plans.• Conducted detailed analysis together with commentaries on the suite of branch monthly performance reports required by the RFS Steering Committee and senior managers.• Facilitated the development, coordination and management of established structured financial routines in the reporting of the regions’ financial and operational performance.• Lead the business support function for Road and Fleet Services through the developing of improved processes in commercial reporting, business analysis and business segmentation reporting across 7 regional structures. • Assisted with the maintenance of governance issues including formal management reviews, the implementation of work development plans, business outlook reviews and facilitation of regional and branch planning forums. • Drove commercialisation across the branch by liaising with key stakeholders in order to build wider market awareness with the RFS business owners and project delivery managers. • Investigated the application of options to identified areas of business improvement in order to build greater productivity and efficiencies within the operational units. • Drove and implemented a range of initiatives to support workplace culture change through enhanced performance management, skills planning, workforce planning and learning and development training programs.• Supported senior managers in providing advice, driving cultural change and awareness, and supporting the delivery of best practice outcomes within finance and operations. Show less

Nsw State-Wide Operation And National Market (External Work)

• Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of RTA Operations’ marketing strategy to win work from internal and external clients (Turnover of $800m);• Lead the development and coordination of RTA Operations’ marketing effort;• Lead the development and implementation of RTA Operations’ business and marketing direction;• Assessed RTA Operations’ business performance in its key result areas;• Lead the development and implementation of the RTA… Show more • Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of RTA Operations’ marketing strategy to win work from internal and external clients (Turnover of $800m);• Lead the development and coordination of RTA Operations’ marketing effort;• Lead the development and implementation of RTA Operations’ business and marketing direction;• Assessed RTA Operations’ business performance in its key result areas;• Lead the development and implementation of the RTA Operations’ policies for Quality Management by identifying standards to be achieved for the directorate and for all branches;• Ensured that third party accreditation for RTA Operations is achieved and maintained by developing the quality management system, including documentation, to the appropriate standard leading to National certification;• Supported the development of branch systems to appropriate levels, and monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of quality systems;• Monitored and reported on the effectiveness of quality systems across RTA Operations. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Part of the leadership team responsible for finance, business systems, CRM and marketing functions. RTA Technology was the technology and technical services directorate within RTA with 10 branches providing products and services in management of road networks and their use, crash and associated safety testing and integrated road based fleet services.The role was sourced from the private sector due to the attributes that was required to take the Technology directorate to the next level… Show more Part of the leadership team responsible for finance, business systems, CRM and marketing functions. RTA Technology was the technology and technical services directorate within RTA with 10 branches providing products and services in management of road networks and their use, crash and associated safety testing and integrated road based fleet services.The role was sourced from the private sector due to the attributes that was required to take the Technology directorate to the next level of commercialisation. My role heavily focussed on the management of a cultural change of significant proportions, especially the management of mindset, attitudes and behaviour of all staff in building tangible outcomes. Show less

Sydney Area, Australia

Key Achievements:• Preparation of a three (3) year strategic business plan encompassing a review of potential growth areas and the provision of scenario outcomes for evaluation and discussion. This would include the matching of the company’s needs with available systems.• Re-engineering of FCR’s accounting and financial processes, focus on working capital requirements in meeting the company’s short term objectives.• Establish QA program across three profit centres, ensuring the… Show more Key Achievements:• Preparation of a three (3) year strategic business plan encompassing a review of potential growth areas and the provision of scenario outcomes for evaluation and discussion. This would include the matching of the company’s needs with available systems.• Re-engineering of FCR’s accounting and financial processes, focus on working capital requirements in meeting the company’s short term objectives.• Establish QA program across three profit centres, ensuring the integration of processes, departmental relationships and supporting business systems Show less

Sydney Area, Australia

Key Achievements:• Initialising of Purchase Cards across Boral Australian operations.• Assist in the creation of a new Chart of Accounts including meeting of financial and management accounting needs.• Formulation of the Boundary agreement between Finance 2000 and Navigator ( a multi-tiered management reporting system ).

Sydney Area, Australia

Key Achievements :• The successful setup and administration of all financial functions of the new company.• Assist in the negotiation with Matra Hachette and Fairfax executives on their respective buy-ins.• Evaluation of business drivers and develop KPIs on performance by account managers • Developing rolling forecasts and continuous feedback to management on likely outcomes.• Generate margin and costs analysis on projects and providing quick response to… Show more Key Achievements :• The successful setup and administration of all financial functions of the new company.• Assist in the negotiation with Matra Hachette and Fairfax executives on their respective buy-ins.• Evaluation of business drivers and develop KPIs on performance by account managers • Developing rolling forecasts and continuous feedback to management on likely outcomes.• Generate margin and costs analysis on projects and providing quick response to issues.• Advising on the areas of waste and the recommending on areas for improvement• Preparing Legion board papers and management reports outlining key areas for their attention• Formulating the policy & procedures to be adopted in the evaluation of new projects• Prepare strategic plans on new technologies including global developments Show less

Sydney Area, Australia

Financial Services Consultant (Authorised Holder of Proper Authority)• Investment Planning ( incl. portfolio design & recommendations )• Taxation Planning ( incl. salary packaging , negative gearing strategies & tax reduction )• Retirement Planning (incl. superannuation , redundancy payments & income planning )• Risk Management ( incl. portfolio risk reduction , insurance & income replacement )

Sydney Area, Australia

Key Achievements:• The successful setup and administration of all financial functions of the company.• Recognition of spare capacity and the inclusion of video as a prime driver for additional revenues.• Recommend improvements across processes within operations, systems and finance.• Negotiation of third party agreements and the securing of Columbia Tristar video.• Assist in the evaluation of new software and hardware platforms at the new Huntingwood site. • Prepare… Show more Key Achievements:• The successful setup and administration of all financial functions of the company.• Recognition of spare capacity and the inclusion of video as a prime driver for additional revenues.• Recommend improvements across processes within operations, systems and finance.• Negotiation of third party agreements and the securing of Columbia Tristar video.• Assist in the evaluation of new software and hardware platforms at the new Huntingwood site. • Prepare financial and management systems in accordance with shareholder agreements.• Assist in the management of the company and providing recommendation for cost control.• Establishment of OH&S disciplines across the company. Show less

Bachelor Of Business, Accounting And Business/Management

Valedictorian

Cpa Program (Acpa), Bachelor Of Business(Accounting)

Qualified CPA/ Completed the Public Practice Program in 1996

Certificate In Governance Practice (Cert Gov Prac.), Company Secretarial Practice & Governance

Qualified Chartered Secretary (1982)

Diploma Of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (Acsa), Company Secretarial / Corporate Governance, Diploma

Activities and Societies: Chartered Secretaries of Australia International Qualification (Chartered Secretaries Institute, London)