Robert Fredericks

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Group Chief Financial Officer @ Vision RV
Sydney, NSW, AU
Robert Fredericks's Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia, Australia
About Robert Fredericks

Specialist in creating High Performance Finance Teams and Companies. Established through a Structured and Systematic approach, Strong Values, High Performance Habits and a High Performance Framework/ System with 8 strategic objectives and related actions. Experience: Property (all areas), IT and Finance 30+ years experienceCompanies include, Richard Crookes Constructions, Colliers International, Aussie Home Loans Intecq Ltd (sold to Tabcorp Ltd)Key Strengths: Financial Integrity:Accurate and timely financials, performance based reportingBudgeting and forecastingCash managementBusiness Strategy:Corporate/organisation structure and team cultureBusiness planning implementation and deliveryKey business indicator focusSystem/process improvement and integrationRisk Management & Corporate Governance:Policy setting and complianceInternal control documentation and complianceExternal and internal auditInsurance portfolio coverageLeadership:Creation of high performance teamsExcellent cross functional collaboration Building strong internal and external relationships

Robert Fredericks's Current Company Details
Vision RV

Vision Rv

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Group Chief Financial Officer
Sydney, NSW, AU
Website:
visionrv.com
Employees:
15
Robert Fredericks Work Experience Details
  • Vision Rv
    Group Chief Financial Officer
    Vision Rv
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
  • Paynter Dixon
    Chief Financial Officer
    Paynter Dixon Nov 2023 - Sep 2024
    Rhodes, Nsw, Au
    The CFO is responsible for the leadership, management and continuous improvement of the Finance & Administration function to result in greater efficiencies, clearer, more effective and timely financial information and strategic and operational initiatives and improvements, including :- Board Reporting and other strategic reporting including Business Plan and Risk Dash Board- Business Performance- Financial reporting and audits- Treasury Management- Budgeting and Forecasting- Cost Management- Operational Metrics- Taxation Compliance including FBT, GST and other taxes- Insurance- Governance and Risk Management- Debtors and creditors monitoring and management- Accounts Payable- Payroll- Systems and Processes- People and Culture
  • Vision Rv
    Group Chief Financial Officer
    Vision Rv Jun 2022 - Oct 2023
    Acheson, Alberta, Ca
    Vision RV is part of the Sunseeker Group of Companies, a leading Caravan Retail Dealership, Caravan Manufacture and Property Owner. Responsibilities/achievements include:- Project to bring the Financials for the Group up to date, including Budgeting, incorporating strong Financial Control.- Finance Function reengineering providing clear direction, leadership and Process/ Systems.- Xero Ecosystem implementation, including an integrated MRP Software.- Integrated Management System (IMS) implementation including Standard Operating Procedures.- Developing and Implementation of the Business Improvement Strategy, with the CEO and Leadership Group, focusing on key Business Priorities.- Operational Performance Metrics development and implementation.- Providing Strategic advice to the CEO and owners on various matters.
  • Urban Property Group
    Chief Financial Officer
    Urban Property Group Mar 2022 - Jun 2022
    Burwood, New South Wales, Au
  • Piety Group
    Head Of Finance
    Piety Group Oct 2019 - Mar 2022
    Sydney, Au
    Head of Finance is responsible for ensuring the Financial Integrity of the group with accurate and timeliness of relevant and reliable information to enable increased enterprise value. Includes all financial related responsibilities including Financial Operations, Financial Control, Risk management, Reporting, Statutory obligations, Treasury, Cash Management, Systems, Policies and procedures.
  • Classic Funding Group Pty Ltd
    Head Of Finance & Operations
    Classic Funding Group Pty Ltd Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
    Head Of Finance role as outlined below. In addition, the Head of Operations Role, responsible for leadership of the Operations function of the Group, providing 'Fast & Consistent' delivery of Sales Support, Settlements and Customer Service. The role also oversees the Collections Function. Achievements in this role include working with the team to improve the staff Engagement Score in the Gallop Survey by 30% from the previous year, and the introduction of Performance Based Reporting utilising Microsoft BI to measure performance against SLA's.
  • Classic Funding Group Pty Ltd
    Head Of Finance
    Classic Funding Group Pty Ltd Dec 2018 - May 2019
    Financial Services company providing smart finance solutionsResponsibilities:- Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, providing clear guidelines and ensuring a highly engaged team- Review, prioritise and coordinate the finance function to meet specific business goals- Provide strategic advice and recommendations to the CEO, Executive Management and Board to assist with short, medium and long term business and financial planning- Responsible for all finance systems and processes, financial and management reporting, financial analysis, tax management, budgeting and forecasting- Manage the annual audit and statutory accounts as well as all tax and regulatory responsibilities- Manage the Treasury function ensuring operational and transactional cash requirements of the business are met.- Ensure that the financial controls are sufficiently robust for the business and the initiatives which the business approves.- Oversight of capex related projects ensuring project teams deliver on time on budget and within scope.- Support the CEO and other key operational areas, develop and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximise profitability and efficiency of the business.
  • Decode Group
    Chief Financial Officer (Contractor- Part Time)
    Decode Group Jun 2018 - Nov 2018
    Sydney, Nsw, Au
    Construction and development of high- rise residential buildings (Turnover $200m+)Responsibilities/ Achievements: - Working with the Senior Management to develop and re-engineer processes and policy- Developing Financial Models- Delivery of the annual budget with focus on controlling costs and business metrics- Delivery of Strategic Gap Analysis document for evolution of the company to High Performance- Review and analysis of Project Reporting- Specific Operational responsibilities as required
  • Bedrock Offsite Pty Ltd
    Chief Financial Officer
    Bedrock Offsite Pty Ltd Aug 2017 - Mar 2018
    Manufacture of prefabricated bathroom PODs for high-rise residential developments (Start up business- Company Liquidated)Responsibilities:• Accuracy of financial information and reporting, budgeting & forecasting, statutory obligations, cash reporting and management• Risk management, systems/process/procedure implementation, internal controls and insurance portfolio.• Working cross functionally with business owners/ shareholders and operations teamAchievements:• Transformation and leadership of the finance function ensuring accurate financials, forecasting and performance based reporting• Implementing new systems including Payroll and Inventory• Working intensively with business owners due to reduced sales volumes & insufficient capital/cash
  • Decode Group
    Chief Financial Officer
    Decode Group Feb 2017 - Jul 2017
    Construction and development of high-rise residential buildings (Turnover $150m+)Responsibilities:• Integrity of the finance function, financial control and finance operations, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, statutory obligations• Finance structure, corporate structure, business planning, policy documentation, systems/process/procedure• Corporate restructure, corporate developmentAchievements:• Restructuring finance team, establishing strong financial control/financial operation policies, processes and procedures, internal controls and departmental budgeting, establishing cash reporting and treasury function, established monthly Project Control Group meetings • Integrated management system, efficient/effective job costing system, leading the executive team on corporate strategy, corporate restructure of group companies, insurance portfolio tender and policy coverage
  • Intecq Limited (Asx: Itq)
    Chief Financial Officer
    Intecq Limited (Asx: Itq) Mar 2014 - Nov 2016
    Technology company (turnover $50m+): leading gaming systems provider developing and marketing a range of networked solutions for electronic gaming machines, throughout Australia and Asia.The company was sold under a Scheme of Arrangement to Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH) in November 2016. Responsibilities:• Policies, systems, processes, procedures • Accurate and timely financial reports for Board and ASX reporting• Forecasting and Budgeting• Acquisitions and divestment of assets or businesses• Lodgement of tax (including R&D) and other Statutory obligations• High-level meetings with financial institutions and institutional investors• Monitor and control of treasury operations • Insurance portfolio Achievements:• Key member of the Executive Management Team which has achieved substantial increase in both Net Profit before tax of $5m+ (185%) and share price from $1.44 to $5.44 (278%) in the period from FY13 to FY16. The company was sold under a Scheme of Arrangement to Tabcorp at a price of $7.15 per share. (Company value: increased significantly from $20m to $130m over a 3 year term)• Transforming finance into an “excellent” function as confirmed by external auditors, board minutes, Tabcorp due diligence. This included restructuring the finance department, significantly re-engineering the finance function including Financial Control, Financial Operations and Reporting and documenting and implementing policies, processes and procedures including internal controls.• Centralising the finance function of the QLD business• Introduction of structured Business Planning Strategy sessions • Responsible for a company wide systems and processes initiative to change CRM/ERP Systems
  • Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Limited
    Financial Controller
    Richard Crookes Constructions Pty Limited Jun 2008 - Nov 2013
    Construction company (turnover $600m+): project managers delivering construction projects ranging from $3m to $120m. Responsibilities:• Ownership and responsibility of the full finance function- Financial Operations, Reporting, Financial Control and Risk Management.• Financial Operations: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Project accounting, Taxation, Treasury, Bank Guarantees and bonds.• Reporting: Management Reports, Board Reporting, Statutory Reports, Client and Financier Reports, Facility Providers, Credit Reporting Agencies, Statutory Returns, Cash Forecasting, Bonding/ Bank Guarantee Forecasting.• Financial Control: Annual Budgeting, 24 Month Rolling Forecasts, Project, Costing Systems, Working Capital Management, Finance Calendar, Treasury Compliance, Exception Reporting.• Risk Management: Corporate Governance, Internal and external audits, Internal Controls, Ratings and Credit Reporting, Insurance Portfolio, staff management & resourcing.• Project Control Group (PCG) - analysis of the monthly Project profit reports as submitted by the project teams.• Company Secretarial - preparation of documents for lodgement with ASIC.• Member of the Senior Management Team, working together to increase performance and profitability of the company.• Documentation of Internal Controls, Policies and Processes for the finance function and integration with the business.• Developing relationships with Financiers, Bonding Providers, Auditors, Credit Reporting Agencies. Achievements:• Building and maintaining a cohesive and robust finance function • Continual improvement of processes and procedures• Development and ongoing monitoring of the KP• Development of a 24 month rolling forecast model for monitoring business overheads.• Achievement of excellent results, annually, in the year-end audit process
  • Colliers International
    Financial Controller
    Colliers International May 2006 - May 2008
    Property Services Company (Turnover $200m): property services including Sales, Leasing, Valuation, Industrial, Residential and Property Management. Responsibilities:• Overall management of the Finance Control Team, consisting of 8 staff.• Overseeing the accurate and timely preparation of all Financial, Statutory and Taxation compliance reports and returns to both Australian stakeholders and overseas shareholders.• Member of the National Operations team, which drives operational performance with key stakeholders.• Calculation of the Profit Share entitlements for senior executives throughout Australia.• Process improvement across the finance function. Achievements:• Manager responsible for the successful integration of PRD Nationwide, a $50m business onto a single platform.• Manager of the successful Sarbanes Oxley implementation in Australia, which is regarded as the benchmark of worldwide operations.• Manager responsible for the successful completion of 2 yearly statutory audits and the Sarbanes Oxley audit.• Partnering with Managing Directors of Business Units in order to provide advice on operational performance. • Developed an under performing Accounts Payable area into a cohesive and effective function.• Overseeing and implementing the Finance Help Desk, which ensures business queries are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
  • Integrated Asset Management Pty Limited
    Chief Financial Officer
    Integrated Asset Management Pty Limited Sep 2003 - Apr 2006
    Finance/leasing Company (Turnover $50m+): leasing of IT&T equipment and asset management/sales. Responsibilities:• Overall responsibility for the Finance function of the business including both Financial Control and Financial Operations. • Hands on involvement in the day-to-day activities of the finance team, supervising and developing a small team into a cohesive unit focusing on meeting targets and improving processes.• Preparation of the monthly management accounts and development of the Finance Report. • Development and management of Cash flow forecasting model.• Development of systems.• Company secretarial responsibilities.• Preparation of company Statutory accounts and Tax Returns. Achievements:• Development of Key Business metrics. • Implementation of cash flow modeling, including strict cash flow management.• Implementation of a treasury function.• Development of a Company/ Finance Report, completed within 5 business days.
  • Aussie Home Loans
    Finance Manager
    Aussie Home Loans Sep 2000 - Apr 2003
    Home Loan Originator and Manager (Turnover $150m +) Responsibilities: • Management of the Finance Function of 12 staff including payment processing (Commissions, Payroll, Accounts Payable) and Financial Control (Financial & Management Accounting). Management & preparation of the monthly Management accounts, including Finance Report and commentary.• Overall Responsibility for the Budget, including preparation and review.• Review of daily cash flow and cash flow forecasts.• Preparation & review of Taxation Returns (Income Tax, FBT).• Review of the statutory accounts and related work papers.• Company Secretarial Administration.• Review of monthly Business Activity Statements for GST. Achievements:• Part of the Management team responsible for the successful implementation of the new business model - Aussie Mortgage Market. The model increased business volumes by at least 50% and revolutionised the home loan market. The costs of the business were analysed and cost savings of 15% introduced.• Development of the models used for budgeting and forecasting to allow the business to efficiently manage and monitor financial activity. • Implementation of the process to allow for daily management of Cash Flow, including Cash Flow forecasts.• Delivery of the monthly Finance Report to the Executive Team within 5 business days (previously delivered in 20 business days), including presentation and analysis to the Executive Team.• Development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators, specifically loan conversion analysis and the efficiency of the Sales team. • The effective supervision and leadership of a team of 12 staff. Introduced a more effective staff performance plan and continual improvement of processes.
  • Mid Sydney Pty Limited
    Financial Controller
    Mid Sydney Pty Limited Nov 1993 - Sep 2000
    Building owner and operator of The Chifley Tower, including treasury and restaurant operations Responsibilities: • Responsible for the financial and management accounting functions, including the supervision and training of accounting staff (10 staff).• Responsible for strict month end accounting reporting timetable including reporting to Japan (3 business days after month end).• Defining the objectives and strategy for the Finance Department to all for direction, growth and continual improvement. • Preparation and review of the Business Plan and forecast.• Analysis of Retail and Restaurant operations, making recommendations on strategies to improve future profitability and performance.• Regular presentations to management on performance and analysis of company results.• Design and Implementation of accounting & computer systems. • Liaison with external auditors, taxation and computer consultants. Achievements:• Review and implementation of a fully integrated computerised accounting system for ten business units, including Point of Sale to retail and restaurant outlets. Considerable efficiencies in time were achieved and improved sales.• Project Manager in the development of the computer network and information technology strategy. Project delivered on time and 20% under budget.• Development of the model used for the annual Business Plan and 5 year forecast. This included an analysis of key operating ratios such as Return on Assets and Gross Margin analysis.• Successfully implemented the new GST regime to the business

Robert Fredericks Skills

Risk Management Accounting Finance Forecasting Budgets Cash Flow Business Planning Internal Controls Managerial Finance Management Business Strategy Auditing

Robert Fredericks Education Details

  • Newcastle University
    Newcastle University
    Bachelor Of Commerce (Bcom)
  • The Kings School
    The Kings School

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What company does Robert Fredericks work for?

Robert Fredericks works for Vision Rv

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Robert Fredericks's current role is Group Chief Financial Officer.

What schools did Robert Fredericks attend?

Robert Fredericks attended Newcastle University, The Kings School.

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Robert Fredericks has interest in Fitness, Renovating, Gardening.

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Robert Fredericks has skills like Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Forecasting, Budgets, Cash Flow, Business Planning, Internal Controls, Managerial Finance, Management, Business Strategy, Auditing.

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Robert Fredericks's colleagues are Rona Hynes, Paul Ames, Nicki M., Brad Bychyk.

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