Frank Benaquista
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Experience
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St Bart’s
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Australia
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Business Partner
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May 2023 - Present
This position delivers high quality and timely budgeting, financial planning, financial data, analysis and accounting advice to the executive, management and wider organisation, ensuring that all financial compliance, regulatory, legal and reporting requirements are completed in line with best practice. This position partners with the organisation leaders focusing on quality, innovation and continuous improvement of the finance function for St Barts. This position delivers high quality and timely budgeting, financial planning, financial data, analysis and accounting advice to the executive, management and wider organisation, ensuring that all financial compliance, regulatory, legal and reporting requirements are completed in line with best practice. This position partners with the organisation leaders focusing on quality, innovation and continuous improvement of the finance function for St Barts.
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Inspiro Community Health
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Australia
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager - Finance & Corporate Services
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Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
Key Responsibilities and Achievements Strategic Planning and Operational Excellence • Develop and implement progressive business strategies and operational plans. • Assists in delivering a successful business strategy and plays a key role in collaborating with all levels of management. • Provide advice, regular updates and reports to the CEO, board and key stakeholders. • Support all direct reports to achieve or exceed development plans. Financial and Commercial Management • Key Stakeholder in Finance and Audit Committee. • Ensure the integrity and reporting of the organisation's Statutory, regulatory, management and taxation obligations and respond to recommendations made as a result of external audit processes. • Manage cash flow – forecasts and management (rolling forecasts). • Develop and establish financial strategies and financial risk mitigation practices. • Oversight of investment portfolio. • Develop, implement, and maintain financial management framework and financial models. • Developed forecasting and unit costing analysis. Risk compliance and Quality management • Ensure the success of accreditation Risk frameworks. • Manage risk management framework. Information Communication and Technology Management • Advise on ICT risks and issues to the CEO, management team and other committees. • Develop and implement strategies for ICT infrastructure. • Oversee the data management and analysis framework. • Ensure ICT supports the delivery of the strategic plan. Operations and Facilities Management • Ensuring that the property and fleet portfolio is managed. • Lead the implementation of a high-quality practice and response maintenance function. • Ensure that procurement is managed. Contract and Commercial Management • Develop, implement, and monitor a robust contracts management and reporting system. • Oversee the monitoring of contracts and service agreements performance and compliance. Show less
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Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
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Australia
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Manager, Micro Small Business
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Oct 2019 - Mar 2021
Key Responsibilities & Achievements• Successfully pilot tested transitioning Branch Managers at our branches that had historically focused on residential loans to growing the SME sector. • Driving outcomes for small business customers through strong strategic leadership and a focus on customer acquisition and depth of relationship activities.• Focusing on the leadership of Small Business Managers in expanding the network, fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure their long-term success.• Responsible for the overall financial performance of the Small Business team.• Successful implementation and coordination of a new team of small business managers (7 direct reports) in different locations across the country (Geelong, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Mildura, and Sydney).• Successful implementation and delivery of a customer relationship management system to monitor customer outcomes and drive business activity & growth. Business growth loans and equipment finance sector grew by $15 million.• Collaboration with key stakeholders and delivery of key policy, procedure, and process changes within the small business segment.• Covid rapid response - Delivery of a new team of banking specialists to support SME customers during COVID-19. Team consisted of 2 team leaders and 40 specialists supporting 2000 small business customers opportunities. Show less
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Senior Manager, Operations WA
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Mar 2019 - Oct 2019
Key Responsibilities and Achievements • Key leadership role supporting the execution of Local Consumer Strategy.• Focusing on supporting the delivery of strategy, transformation, and operational excellence in the State Distribution Network.• Leading the State operations, ensuring a consistent customer experience built around the foundation of Bank's Vision & Values.• The implementation and delivery of Operational Excellence (risk & compliance) initiatives and plans for the State.• The successful implementation of a new insurance product for the national distribution network.• The development and successful delivery of the assets & liabilities growth budget and profit & loss budget for the State. Show less
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Delivery Manager, WA
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Nov 2014 - Feb 2019
Key Responsibilities and Achievements • Key leadership role supporting the State Manager (directly reporting to Head of Retail Delivery in Victoria) with the development, delivery, and implementation of State Strategic Plans across 52 branches. 12 reports including (3) Sales Coaches, (2) lending supporting branches with credit policy, (3) local operations officers supporting branches with HR/Administration, (4) relief personnel. • Guide and support the delivery of key initiatives within the Bank's Retail Network.• Accountable for the development of the Sales, Risk & Compliance and Operations Teams in Western Australia, ensuring succession planning and cross skilling to further develop people to become multi skilled across a variety of roles.• The successful transformation and implementation of a local State sales plan incorporating implementation and coaching a customer driven sales culture.• The implementation and delivery of Operational Excellence (risk & compliance) initiatives and plans for the State.• The development and successful delivery of assets & liabilities growth budget and profit & loss budget for the State. Show less
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Regional Manager
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Nov 2005 - Oct 2014
Key Responsibilities & Achievements• Key leadership role responsible for driving outcomes for the Bank’s customers, people, and communities.• Management of 12 retail branches responsible for 12 branch managers and their direct reports (in excess of 70 branch staff). 12 branches made up of 1 corporate owned branch with 11 being franchise owned. • Achieved by having a strong focus on community engagement activities, staff management, business growth, expanding networks and working with existing community partners/boards (franchises).• Responsible for the financial performance and the business development of the retail network (incorporating both Consumer & Business Banking) within the Region.• Year on year improvement and achievement of business growth and profit and loss targets for the Region. Achieved 100% of Assets ($15 Million) and Liabilities ($20 Million) budget.• The successful development and delivery of strong relations with community bank partners/boards (franchises).• The development and delivery of an embedded and on-going customer service and leadership coaching programs for branch managers and branch staff within the distribution network. Show less
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Manager, Pharmacy Banking
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Aug 2000 - Oct 2005
Key Responsibilities and Achievements • Established and managed Pharmacy Banking Department to maintain and develop a better customer experience.• Grew the business from a nil customer portfolio to $250 million in lending.• Led a team of 5 Pharmacy Bankers & respective officers from an original team of 2.• Built, partnered and sustained an effective relationship with the Bank's Alliance Partner, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia.• Established and maintained a number of credit policies for different health industries including Pharmacy, Physiotherapy & Chiropractic. Show less
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Senior Account Executive, Business Banking
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Nov 1999 - Jul 2000
Working in a Commercial Banking environment to maintain and develop a customer portfolio through the provision of product needs, credit analysis, portfolio management, preparation of credit submissions and customer relationship building.
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Education
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2015 - 2018
Murdoch University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General -
1996 - 1998
CPA Australia
CPA Program, Accounting and Finance -
1987 - 1994
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Business, Accounting
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