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I am a strategic Chief Financial Officer with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries, including transportation, FMCG, SaaS, travel, and pharmaceuticals. Throughout my career, I have excelled at leading complex bids, transforming financial operations, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. My expertise lies in aligning financial strategy with organizational goals, delivering impactful results in high-stakes environments.Leadership Highlights:• Strategic Commercial Leadership:o Directed multi-billion-dollar bids, including A$1.9 billion in NSW and A$1.6 billion in VIC, achieving key contracts that expanded market share and transitioned to zero-emission fleets.o Provided consulting expertise to Metroline UK, supporting £422 million Greater Manchester bus services by implementing best practices and operational efficiencies.• CFO Achievements Across Industries:o At Cruiseco Ltd (Travel Industry): Transformed the finance function within two months, delivering rapid reporting improvements and reducing operating costs by 80% during the pandemic.o At Pharmacy Phusion (Pharma Industry): Achieved a 30% reduction in obsolete stock through data-driven insights and operational transformation.o At Integrated Research (SaaS Industry): Automated multi-currency pricing models, reducing time from hours to minutes, enhancing accuracy and scalability.• Empowering Collaborative Teams:o Built and led high-performing, cross-functional teams, fostering innovation and alignment with strategic priorities.o Championed zero-based cost modelling and financial frameworks, ensuring competitive and compliant submissions for large-scale bids.• Sustainability and Innovation:o Pioneered proposals for zero-emission fleets, integrating environmentally responsible practices into public transport contracts.Core Competencies:• Strategic Bid Management | Financial Leadership | Multi-Industry Expertise• Sustainability Initiatives | Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) | Collaborative Team Leadership• Systems Implementation | Financial Modelling & Forecasting | Process OptimizationAs a published author passionate about simplifying complex financial concepts, I am committed to empowering teams and organizations through continuous learning and data-driven decision-making. Let’s connect to explore how my expertise can contribute to achieving your organizational goals.

Listed skills include Strategy, Leadership, Business Process Improvement, Financial Modeling, and 46 others.