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Sydney, Australia

Results Matter was established to assist SME's on their business journeys, with particular expertise in Budgeting, Reporting, Financial Modelling as well as setup and optimisation of Financial Accounts

Sydney, Australia

* Worked with a range of clients to manage their bookkeeping, payroll, financial processes, accounts and Activity Statement obligations, utilising a range of cloud based software* Delighted clients and helped them improve their business models

Sydney, Australia

* Manage all aspects of finance business partnering with a commercial and contract focus* Provide insightful analysis, identify risks, mitigations and opportunities to ensure results are managed in line with budgets* Identify, recommend and implement continuous business process improvement of processes, policies and procedures and ensure compliance with relevant statutory regulatory requirements

London

* Was requested to return to work at the FCA to cover two positions following my previous successful stint at the FSA* Evaluated the financial impact of various Cloud Strategy and IT transformation options and initiatives* 2017 planning round work* Plus the responsibilities described in the 2011 role below

London

* Business partnering to the Prudential UK and Group Head Office Business Units (Budgeting, Business Cases, monthly Financial Results, cost save challenges)* Finance lead on key strategic tenders (Security Operations Centre, Telephony) * Finance lead on establishing greater IT cost transparency (Cost Show-back) within PGDS – including a Proof of Value exercise with Apptio; * Formulation and tracking of cost savings initiatives* Research & Development Tax Relief * Develop and… Show more * Business partnering to the Prudential UK and Group Head Office Business Units (Budgeting, Business Cases, monthly Financial Results, cost save challenges)* Finance lead on key strategic tenders (Security Operations Centre, Telephony) * Finance lead on establishing greater IT cost transparency (Cost Show-back) within PGDS – including a Proof of Value exercise with Apptio; * Formulation and tracking of cost savings initiatives* Research & Development Tax Relief * Develop and streamlining reporting Show less

London, United Kingdom

* Provided management information and Finance support to the Directors of ITS and PM Divisions * Preparation of monthly accounts and oversight of invoices from the major IT outsource agreement with a key external supplier* Budgeting, quarterly forecasting and reporting of P&L, headcount and capex.* Close involvement in formulating a “Bill of IT” to be presented to other FSA Divisions * Worked on a successful “Unlimited License Agreement” business case which I was required to… Show more * Provided management information and Finance support to the Directors of ITS and PM Divisions * Preparation of monthly accounts and oversight of invoices from the major IT outsource agreement with a key external supplier* Budgeting, quarterly forecasting and reporting of P&L, headcount and capex.* Close involvement in formulating a “Bill of IT” to be presented to other FSA Divisions * Worked on a successful “Unlimited License Agreement” business case which I was required to present to the COO and attend the FSA board presentation. * Instituted Capex reporting for ITS Show less

London, United Kingdom

* Finance Business Support to the head of Technology Operations - Sales & Trading and direct reports* presenting at monthly TO:S&T management meetings and working very closely with managers to sharpen business cases and proposals, discuss variances and collect information to improve the accuracy of accruals and capitalisation entries;* coordinate all of the tracking of the 17 Technology Operations integration and synergy savings initiatives* Responsibility for Budgeting, forecasting… Show more * Finance Business Support to the head of Technology Operations - Sales & Trading and direct reports* presenting at monthly TO:S&T management meetings and working very closely with managers to sharpen business cases and proposals, discuss variances and collect information to improve the accuracy of accruals and capitalisation entries;* coordinate all of the tracking of the 17 Technology Operations integration and synergy savings initiatives* Responsibility for Budgeting, forecasting and globally co-ordinating reporting of P&L, Headcount and Capex. Show less

London, United Kingdom

* Business Support role within the Real Time-Technology (“RTT”) and Technology Effectiveness (“TE”) Functions * Worked closely with the head of Finance – RTT to budget, forecast and globally co-ordinate reporting of P&L, Headcount and Capex;* Met regularly with Managers to discuss Finance requirements, variances and collecting information to improve the accuracy of accruals and capitalisation;* Liaise with a global team of Financial Accountants to make sure all entries recorded… Show more * Business Support role within the Real Time-Technology (“RTT”) and Technology Effectiveness (“TE”) Functions * Worked closely with the head of Finance – RTT to budget, forecast and globally co-ordinate reporting of P&L, Headcount and Capex;* Met regularly with Managers to discuss Finance requirements, variances and collecting information to improve the accuracy of accruals and capitalisation;* Liaise with a global team of Financial Accountants to make sure all entries recorded correctly.* Involvement in integration and synergy savings initiatives, including tracking and updating of business cases. Show less

London, United Kingdom

* Finance advisor to Directors in the Consumer Advice and Trading Standards (“CATS”) Division * Budgeting and forecasting for CATS and other areas of the office.* Accruals, month-end journals, reconciliations, creating and analysing month-end reports. Ad-hoc efficiency and spend analysis.* Evaluating whether high-value invoices with key suppliers were in line with complex contracts.* Set up Finance processes and first year budget for Consumer Direct, which was a new operational… Show more * Finance advisor to Directors in the Consumer Advice and Trading Standards (“CATS”) Division * Budgeting and forecasting for CATS and other areas of the office.* Accruals, month-end journals, reconciliations, creating and analysing month-end reports. Ad-hoc efficiency and spend analysis.* Evaluating whether high-value invoices with key suppliers were in line with complex contracts.* Set up Finance processes and first year budget for Consumer Direct, which was a new operational area* Dealt with the CATS department in a way that was considered to be so effective that it was the basis for hiring two other management accountants to deal with the other departments in the office in the same manner. Show less

Sydney, Australia

* Preparation and finalisation of financial accounts for companies, superfunds & trusts in a range of industries, including property, media, entertainment & IT* Management accounting for clients, including setting budgeted financial statements (including Cash Flow budgets), producing monthly reports after information had been entered by bookkeeper, ensuring the accuracy of statements, analysing variance against budget and reporting back to the client* Research into various matters… Show more * Preparation and finalisation of financial accounts for companies, superfunds & trusts in a range of industries, including property, media, entertainment & IT* Management accounting for clients, including setting budgeted financial statements (including Cash Flow budgets), producing monthly reports after information had been entered by bookkeeper, ensuring the accuracy of statements, analysing variance against budget and reporting back to the client* Research into various matters, drafting letters of advice to clients;* Meeting and liaising with clients, handling all aspects of the affairs of my set of clients* Analyse and advise on how a client’s affairs, such as operating structure, bank accounts and taxation registrations should be set-up so as to streamline business structure and comply with legislation. Show less

Certified Practicing Accountant (Cpa), Distinction

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Bachelor'S Degree, Business Degree, With Majors In Accounting & Marketing, Credit Plus