Workflow Solutions Specialist

• Apr 2023 - Present

Chief Financial Officer

• Nov 2019 - Apr 2023

Consulting CFO services, Business Process Improvements Consulting CFO services, Business Process Improvements

Chief Financial Officer

• Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

Chief Financial Officer

• Oct 2005 - Oct 2019

Business Process Improvements Implemented a strategic information technology solution for the company. This included moving the IT infrastructure to the cloud and implementing a procurement to pay solution that reduced month end reporting times, data entry errors with improved customer relationships and finance team satisfaction. Real Property, Property Development, and Hotels Created unique financial feasibility models to equity investors for a 318-room airport hotel. I negotiated the ground lease with the airport owner, selected a suitable hotel operator and negotiated the hotel management agreement. I project managed the $70 million development. On completion, I continued to closely monitor room revenue and operating costs after it opened. The hotel achieved the year 3 budget profit forecast in the 1st year. Within 18 months the hotel valuation doubled and I negotiated increased debt funding which allowed the return of all the equity. Developed and presented financial feasibilities to investors for the purchase of a Sydney CBD property. In the middle of the GFC I was able to successfully raise debt financing despite a tight credit market. During the period of ownership, I improved the WALE cover from 2 times to 2.5 times. This enhanced the property valuation and again I was able to refinance with a higher debt level and return equity to the investors. The building was subsequently disposed of with a 40%+ capital growth and equity multiple of 2.5 times. Presented financial feasibilities to 5 major equity investors for the purchase of a commercial building in North Sydney, and raised equity and sourced debt financing. The building was repositioned with a CAPEX budget of $10 million. The building was sold returning 3+ times equity multiple. Evaluated a 200+ residential development with 2,000+sqm of commercial and retail space. This projected required me to outsource an ideal project manager. The development returned a 20% +return to shareholders. Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Jan 2000 - Mar 2005

Listed a bio-tech startup company on the startup on the Australia Stock Exchange raising $20 million at the IPO during my earlier career which was a pivotal learning point. Successfully applied and received Commonwealth R&D Start Grant funding of $3.5 million towards the IPO process. Listed a bio-tech startup company on the startup on the Australia Stock Exchange raising $20 million at the IPO during my earlier career which was a pivotal learning point. Successfully applied and received Commonwealth R&D Start Grant funding of $3.5 million towards the IPO process.

Group Accountant

• Jan 1992 - Dec 1999

Senior Audit Manager

• Jan 1984 - Dec 1992

Audit division 7 years (2+2 graduate intake), Tax division 2 years Audit division 7 years (2+2 graduate intake), Tax division 2 years