Peter Mcrae Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

 Managing budgets of > $30M across multiple cost centres Supporting business units of up to 500  Leading and developing teams of up to 16 Strategic Planning and business change projects Forecasting and cost management Occupancy Management Rent and lease negotiations Contract management Oversight of building maintenance Leadership of design and construction projects and large-scale office relocations Control of mobile telecommunications… Show more  Managing budgets of > $30M across multiple cost centres Supporting business units of up to 500  Leading and developing teams of up to 16 Strategic Planning and business change projects Forecasting and cost management Occupancy Management Rent and lease negotiations Contract management Oversight of building maintenance Leadership of design and construction projects and large-scale office relocations Control of mobile telecommunications assets including a fleet of over 400 ipads and iphones Management of large storage and retrieval systems (>100,000 boxes) Management of insurance, including ISR, property, car-fleet and travel Oversight of front of house including security passes, reception, switchboard, catering and meeting rooms Leadership of Occupational Health and Safety including evacuation and emergency procedures Initiating and implementing business projects and automation of administrative functions Committee member for forums including OSH, Environment, Diversity and Inclusion Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

 Reported to Finance Director, and led a team of 6. Scope included management of the finanical reporting pack and oversight of inventory control and reporting (WIP, revenue, fees, billings, collections) control of daily cash position, and daily liason with Hong Kong and Chicago offices. Led monthly performance updates to Executive Team, Board and Group Leaders. Initiated improvements in budget process, including introduction of spreads. Upgraded reporting systems to facilitate… Show more  Reported to Finance Director, and led a team of 6. Scope included management of the finanical reporting pack and oversight of inventory control and reporting (WIP, revenue, fees, billings, collections) control of daily cash position, and daily liason with Hong Kong and Chicago offices. Led monthly performance updates to Executive Team, Board and Group Leaders. Initiated improvements in budget process, including introduction of spreads. Upgraded reporting systems to facilitate streamlined analysis. Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

 Reported to Firm Directors, with accountability for monthly P&L, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Taxation Returns, Capital Investment and Controls for practice and service groups. Reporting included including utilisation, staffing numbers, leverage and variance analysis. Assigned as Canberra commercial manager, worked exclusively with a group of 6 partners, 25 lawyers and 40 support staff. Provided daily reporting of billings and work in progress and led annual budget preparation… Show more  Reported to Firm Directors, with accountability for monthly P&L, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Taxation Returns, Capital Investment and Controls for practice and service groups. Reporting included including utilisation, staffing numbers, leverage and variance analysis. Assigned as Canberra commercial manager, worked exclusively with a group of 6 partners, 25 lawyers and 40 support staff. Provided daily reporting of billings and work in progress and led annual budget preparation with Service Directors. Assisted in implementation of new computer system Keystone. Show less