Waruna Abeysinghe Cpa, Acma, Cgma Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Financial Reporting & Insightful AnalysisGenerate comprehensive financial reports to support strategic decisions, including variance, gross margin, KPI, and trend analyses. Monthly financial statements, featuring consolidated income statements, are rigorously reviewed for accuracy. Executive board papers distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. Financial models for pricing new opportunities are crafted using scenario analysis, supporting optimal gross… Show more Financial Reporting & Insightful AnalysisGenerate comprehensive financial reports to support strategic decisions, including variance, gross margin, KPI, and trend analyses. Monthly financial statements, featuring consolidated income statements, are rigorously reviewed for accuracy. Executive board papers distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. Financial models for pricing new opportunities are crafted using scenario analysis, supporting optimal gross margin decisions. Client-specific monthly reports provide metrics such as consult counts and wait times, strengthening client relationships by demonstrating service value.Budgeting & ForecastingLead the annual budgeting process with department heads to set realistic, aligned goals. Weekly forecast updates and scenario analyses offer flexibility for dynamic decision-making, ensuring alignment with corporate financial strategies.Data-Driven Strategic InsightsImplement advanced Excel models and Power BI dashboards for better visualization of financial metrics, driving insights into customer profitability, product margins, and other financial drivers. A Corporate Performance Management (CPM) system increases reporting efficiency, enhancing business insights at every level. Through KPIs and benchmarks, finance provides granular insights that support daily operations and long-term strategies. Weekly analysis identifies trends in consult counts, staff costs, and patient metrics, informing resource allocation and cost management.Financial System Integrity & Process ImprovementMaintain data integrity and compliance with financial legislation. Streamline data collection and reporting across systems like Medirecords, Deputy, Xero, and Twilio using Excel’s Power Query and pivot tables to improve accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with IT to automate data workflows, reducing preparation time and boosting data quality, enabling more valuable analysis. Show less

Sydney, Australia

• Financial System Compliance & Integrity - Oversaw the integrity of financial systems, ensuring accurate data and compliance with all relevant legislative and corporate financial policies. Monitored financial processes to maintain reliability and consistency across all reports and projections.• Budgeting & Forecasting Leadership - Led comprehensive budgeting and forecasting processes, including capital and operating expenditure planning, to align departmental goals with corporate financial… Show more • Financial System Compliance & Integrity - Oversaw the integrity of financial systems, ensuring accurate data and compliance with all relevant legislative and corporate financial policies. Monitored financial processes to maintain reliability and consistency across all reports and projections.• Budgeting & Forecasting Leadership - Led comprehensive budgeting and forecasting processes, including capital and operating expenditure planning, to align departmental goals with corporate financial strategies. Provided monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports with actionable insights for executive decision-making.• Month-End Reporting & Variance Analysis - Conducted month-end procedures, including detailed reconciliation of general ledger accounts, financial reporting, and variance analysis to track financial performance and pinpoint budget deviations. Ensured timely and accurate close, contributing to a reliable reporting process.• Cost & Profitability Analysis - Performed in-depth cost and profitability analysis using Activity-Based Costing (ABC), reviewing labour hours, materials, consultancy costs, subcontractors, revenue, and overheads to accurately assess project profitability and optimise resource allocation.• Investment Evaluation & Financial Modelling - Assessed the financial feasibility of real estate investment projects, applying discounted cash flow (DCF), net present value (NPV), and payback period methodologies. Developed robust financial models for investment appraisals and long-term planning, enhancing strategic capital allocation decisions.• Management Reporting System Development - Established a comprehensive management reporting system with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, breaking down project costs, cash flows, and sales performance to provide detailed visibility into financial health across business units.• Operational Efficiency & Model Development - Designed operational and financial models to streamline reporting. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Management Reporting SuiteDeveloped a comprehensive suite of management reports, including P&L statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations, Cash Flow statements, cost and variance analyses, forecasts, and budgets, enhancing visibility into financial health.Sales & Profitability AnalysisConducted detailed sales analysis with daily, monthly, and comparative margin reports, providing actionable insights to optimize sales performance and allocate resources effectively.Product… Show more Management Reporting SuiteDeveloped a comprehensive suite of management reports, including P&L statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations, Cash Flow statements, cost and variance analyses, forecasts, and budgets, enhancing visibility into financial health.Sales & Profitability AnalysisConducted detailed sales analysis with daily, monthly, and comparative margin reports, providing actionable insights to optimize sales performance and allocate resources effectively.Product Database for Quoting & WebsiteCreated and maintained a product database in Excel for quoting purposes, ensuring pricing consistency and integrating with the website to streamline quoting processes.Budgeting & Rolling ForecastsLed multi-year budget development and rolling forecasts by analyzing historical data and aligning with future objectives, supporting strategic planning.Cash Flow ManagementManaged and forecasted cash flow on daily, weekly, and monthly intervals, ensuring liquidity for operations and alignment with financial goals.Costing & Pricing for Product LaunchesPerformed cost and pricing analyses for new product launches and promotions, using market research, competitor benchmarking, and sensitivity analysis to support competitive pricing and profitability.E-commerce Performance MonitoringAnalyzed e-commerce data via Google Analytics and MYOB to monitor transaction trends and website performance, identifying improvements for online sales and customer experience.Financial Modelling for EfficiencyDeveloped Excel-based financial models, using advanced functions like VLOOKUP and macros, to support product pricing, efficiency assessments, scenario analysis, and variance analysis, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. Show less

Sydney, Australia

Wollongong, Australia

Collated and analysed intangible assets disclosed in annual reports of listed companies in excel to support a research, which tried to understand the relationship between intangible assets disclosures and the share price performance.Collated and analysed corporate governance attributes disclosed in annual reports to understand the impact corporate governance disclosures have on the share performance

Sri Lanka

Managed the credit division of a large metropolitan branch, overseeing all aspects of credit operations. This involved evaluating client borrowing requirements by thoroughly analyzing financial statements, business plans, and other relevant financial data to make informed lending decisions. Developed and implemented new strategies aimed at reducing the branch's non-performing loans (NPL) book, improving the overall quality and performance of the loan portfolio. Conducted… Show more Managed the credit division of a large metropolitan branch, overseeing all aspects of credit operations. This involved evaluating client borrowing requirements by thoroughly analyzing financial statements, business plans, and other relevant financial data to make informed lending decisions. Developed and implemented new strategies aimed at reducing the branch's non-performing loans (NPL) book, improving the overall quality and performance of the loan portfolio. Conducted detailed evaluations and analyses of the branch's loans portfolio, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Prepared comprehensive reports for senior and corporate management, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and ensure alignment with the bank's financial goals and regulatory requirements. Show less

Sri Lanka

Founding team member of the Risk Management Division, which was formed primarily to facilitate the implementation of Basel II requirements. Assessed and analyzed the operational risks encountered by branches in accordance with the BASEL framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This involved identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks related to processes, systems, and external events that could impact the Bank. The comprehensive risk analysis aimed at… Show more Founding team member of the Risk Management Division, which was formed primarily to facilitate the implementation of Basel II requirements. Assessed and analyzed the operational risks encountered by branches in accordance with the BASEL framework, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This involved identifying, evaluating, and mitigating potential risks related to processes, systems, and external events that could impact the Bank. The comprehensive risk analysis aimed at enhancing the overall risk management strategy and improving the resilience of branch operations. Show less

Sri Lanka

Cpa Member, Member

Acma, Management Acccounting, Acma

CIMA is the world's largest professional body of management accountants

Ba(Hons), Accounting

Performance Management

Certificate In Banking & Finance, Banking & Finance

This certificate was jointly issued by ifs School of Finance, UK & Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka

Diploma Of Financial Planning (Fns50615), Financial Planning And Services

RG 146 compliance in Financial Planning, Superannuation, Life Insurance and Securities and Managed Investments

Member Of Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants, Accounting And Business/Management