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Sydney, Nsw, Au

South Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Partnering with the Managing Director, the newly created position CFO provides guidance and support on all aspects of control and business performance for the group. The CFO also provides support, frameworks, system & processes to assist the senior management team in achieving commercial success.

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Sydney, Australia

CFO/COO Contracting - design and execution of change and transformation programmes in business transition, growth and turnaround contexts. Contracts include project management and development of business systems & processes, strategies, and internal controls for scalable commercial success - capital & financial analysis, commercial & risk assessment, business planning & forecasting, restructuring & operational improvement, and financial & statutory reporting. Clients include:• EVZ Ltd… Show more CFO/COO Contracting - design and execution of change and transformation programmes in business transition, growth and turnaround contexts. Contracts include project management and development of business systems & processes, strategies, and internal controls for scalable commercial success - capital & financial analysis, commercial & risk assessment, business planning & forecasting, restructuring & operational improvement, and financial & statutory reporting. Clients include:• EVZ Ltd (ASX Listed Engineering Services/Industrial Manufacturing) – Divisional CFO, working with the CEO and Group CFO on Due Diligence, acquisition, integration and turnaround project. – 1 month• Quintessential Brands/Gap Drinks (FMCG B2B) – APAC Finance & Operational business Improvement and growth transformation, partnering with CEO on strategy design and execution - 4 months • Singapore Relocation – 2019 – 2021 Project based consulting – 3yrs• Kerry Ingredients Plc (B2B) - ANZ sales to distributor transformation project (A$20m) – 6 months• Board Member (NED) Paddington RSL Club – financial best practice, turnaround, and growth agenda delivery, establishing business plans and budget process for their turnaround plans – 12 months• SMC Australia (industrial Manufacturing & Automation) – Partnering with the CEO on the review of strategy and multi-site industrial manufacturing operation, focus on financial and operational performance and uplift programs required to meet strategic goal shortfall – 6 months• Construction advisory – subcontract – Strategy Innovation & Technology, Development feasibilities.• FMCG Advisory – subcontract – Product/Channel/Market commercialisation programs Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Responsible for managing the Northern operations, developing business and increasing profitability. Also responsible for the planning and directing of all commercial activities through defining the strategic objectives, cascading these into the business plans and ensuring flawless execution to provide maximum profit and return on invested capital

Sydney, Australia

Established in 1978, this entrepreneurial privately owned Petrofin International Pty Ltd was a B2B agency representing multinational (SE Asian, Chinese, USA & European) manufacturers within Australia. Consisting of three operating entities, the B2B/B2C Group reached blue chip FMCG, Food Ingredients, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Oil & Lubricant and Specialty Chemicals customers.As a member of the Board and reporting to the CEO, the COO held full responsibility for managing the three Group… Show more Established in 1978, this entrepreneurial privately owned Petrofin International Pty Ltd was a B2B agency representing multinational (SE Asian, Chinese, USA & European) manufacturers within Australia. Consisting of three operating entities, the B2B/B2C Group reached blue chip FMCG, Food Ingredients, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Oil & Lubricant and Specialty Chemicals customers.As a member of the Board and reporting to the CEO, the COO held full responsibility for managing the three Group operating entities, along with leading the Group Finance and Treasury, Supply Chain, IT and HR functions. The COO was responsible for managing key stakeholders, banks, shareholders and key customers and suppliers, and to continuously improve Group business performance to drive shareholder value. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Functionally reporting to the plc board, the Group Finance Director is also the partner to the Regional CEO and supports the five business’ Managing Directors and their respective CFOs. The role is responsible for the delivery of timely and accurate reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. The position is a key support for the setting, monitoring and delivery of group and subsidiary budgets, forecasts and strategic targets. The role is also responsible for the internal and… Show more Functionally reporting to the plc board, the Group Finance Director is also the partner to the Regional CEO and supports the five business’ Managing Directors and their respective CFOs. The role is responsible for the delivery of timely and accurate reporting to both internal and external stakeholders. The position is a key support for the setting, monitoring and delivery of group and subsidiary budgets, forecasts and strategic targets. The role is also responsible for the internal and financial controls of the Australian, Singaporean and Indonesian group, covering cost control, capital expenditure, working capital and corporate stewardship. The Finance Director is also the leader and mentor of the Australian group finance function and is responsible for the development of the Accounting talent pool and succession program.The Finance Director is also responsible for the Australian group I.T. function and I.T. strategy development, along with major project risk assessment and all Audit, Tax and insurance compliance. As part of the growth strategy, the Finance Director is involved in the selection and due diligence process of the Australian acquisition program. Show less

Sydney, Australia

The Group Financial Controller was responsible for coordinating the board and management reporting functions for Australia and Indonesia. The position provided strategic direction to the business through co-ordination of the annual budget, financial analysis, development of growth strategies, implementation of business improvement initiatives and internal systems development. The position managed Tax planning, Group Treasury and Group Insurance compliance for the business. The… Show more The Group Financial Controller was responsible for coordinating the board and management reporting functions for Australia and Indonesia. The position provided strategic direction to the business through co-ordination of the annual budget, financial analysis, development of growth strategies, implementation of business improvement initiatives and internal systems development. The position managed Tax planning, Group Treasury and Group Insurance compliance for the business. The position led the Regional Finance Managers operating across the five Keller Australia businesses. Show less

Sydney, Australia

The Chief Financial Officer was responsible for both Australian and Indonesian Finance Department including Financial Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Human Resources and external Information Technology teams. The position provided support and guidance to the Regional General Managers in the valuation and analysis of construction projects, in order to minimise commercial risk and maximize profitability. The role was also accountable for the Australasian reporting process for… Show more The Chief Financial Officer was responsible for both Australian and Indonesian Finance Department including Financial Management, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Human Resources and external Information Technology teams. The position provided support and guidance to the Regional General Managers in the valuation and analysis of construction projects, in order to minimise commercial risk and maximize profitability. The role was also accountable for the Australasian reporting process for statutory and UK Board reporting and the capital expenditure process. In addition, the compilation of annual budgets, monthly and six monthly forecasts and competitor analysis, holding Regional General Managers accountable for performance to agreed results and strategies and adherence to internal control procedures. The position also ensured the regional manufacturing plants work within working capital limits for finished stock production. Show less

Sydney, Australia

The Commercial Manager was responsible for the provision of commercially focused management information, support and advice to the Sales, Distribution and Operations functional areas. This responsibility also encompassed advice to management on new business opportunities, identifying critical risk factors, product costing and pricing tenders to ensure maximum profit enhancement.The role led the implementation of financial controls, policy and compliance to engender a culture of… Show more The Commercial Manager was responsible for the provision of commercially focused management information, support and advice to the Sales, Distribution and Operations functional areas. This responsibility also encompassed advice to management on new business opportunities, identifying critical risk factors, product costing and pricing tenders to ensure maximum profit enhancement.The role led the implementation of financial controls, policy and compliance to engender a culture of accountability for business performance as per the GWF and external auditor guidelines.Other key responsibilities included managing the regional financial, management and cost accounting functions, inventory control responsibility for three operating sites, the production of financial and management accounts and year end statutory information for the Region, and management of the capital expenditure process Show less

Sydney, Australia

Worked closely with Regional General Managers compiling annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and regional profit statement analysis and business support and management process. Inventory control responsibility for four operating sites, along with the management of the company fixed assets, treasury and leasing requirements.Managed the reporting process covering financial, management, statutory and Board reporting for the Australian group of companies, including the consolidation of… Show more Worked closely with Regional General Managers compiling annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and regional profit statement analysis and business support and management process. Inventory control responsibility for four operating sites, along with the management of the company fixed assets, treasury and leasing requirements.Managed the reporting process covering financial, management, statutory and Board reporting for the Australian group of companies, including the consolidation of Indonesian results. Responsible for the payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable and IT departments. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Mba, General Management

B. Bus, Accounting

Cpa

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