CFO

• Oct 2022 - Present

Finance & Corporate Services Manager

• Oct 2021 - Sep 2022

This role is responsible for managing all aspects of Finance & Corporate Services within Deaf Children Australia to support effective organisational outcomes. This is a key leadership role that provides strategic and operational support and advice at an executive level and provides high-level management and execution of DCA’s core support functions including:• Finance and payroll• Human Resources• ICT Systems and support• Reception and administration services• Other corporate and executive servicesReporting directly to the CEO, the role involves working closely with the Board and Executive Leadership team to develop and deliver the strategic objectives of DCA, delivering quality business support services, best practice and contemporary, fit-for-purpose technology to serve internal customers in the delivery of departmental objectives.

Finance Manager

• Mar 2019 - Sep 2021

Deaf Children Australia was established in 1862 and is one of Australia’s oldest NFP organisations. They support deaf and hard of hearing children and young people to become empowered, resilient and independent.Reporting to the CEO, key responsibilities of the role include;-Overseeing preparation of monthly management reports and prepare commentary for the Finance Committee/Board-Working with the CEO and Executive team to develop budgets and to meet company objectives-Supporting Executive Management + CEO-Monitoring performance of programs financially with relevant staff and make recommendations as required to improve business performance-Process Improvements -Providing leadership and guidance to team members in the finance/administration team to help achieve business plan timelines and objectives.

Finance Manager

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

SANE Australia is a mental health charity that has been operating and growing for over 30 years. Their mission is to help the 4 million Australians affected by complex mental illness. Reporting to the CEO, Key responsibilities include; - Monthly Project Reporting, Investment revaluation to market & Instalment activity statement. - Forecast Cashflow and P&L, overhead calculation and revenue recognition - Quarterly BAS & Superannuation - Quarterly Board Reports & scenario reporting in consultation with CEO - Reporting to Department of Health & other funding bodies - Preparing annual Financial statements in accordance with accounting standards - Submission to ACNC, DoH acquittal audits & Workers compensation declarations - PAYG summaries and lodgement to ATO - Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations, including the Corporations law and Accounting Standards

Finance Manager

• Dec 2014 - Jan 2018

TGF was established in response to a growing concern about Australia's health. The Foundation drives Programs focused on revitalising Australia's good food culture, it's major project being Jamie Olivers Ministry of food. Reporting to the CEO, the role is responsible for a small yet dynamic Finance function; Key Responsibilities - Completion of the Month end process and all associated reporting including P&L, Balance sheet and Cash Flow - Preparation of all Financials for Board Meetings and Government reports - Financial Modelling for Grant submissions, new business & social enterprise initiatives - Full responsibility and co-ordination of the Annual Budget Process - Maintaining the organisations Financial Management and Accounting policies, systems and procedures in accordance with company policy - Managing the Organisations Fixed Assets register - Managing the Audit, Banking relationships and other external stakeholders as required - Managing a new Financial & Payroll system implementation - Full end to end operational accounting duties

Project Accountant / Project Manager

• Mar 2012 - Mar 2014

CEOM is a large not-for-profit organisation and a leading provider of school education. It represents the sixth-largest education system in Australia, operating in the third-largest Catholic diocese in the world. In 2012 approximately 146,400 students were enrolled in 329 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese, supported by more than 16,700 teaching and non-teaching staff. The Integrated Catholic Online Network (ICON) project is a collaborative project between Victorian Catholic schools and the four Victorian Catholic Education Offices and provides core technologies for Victorian Catholic Education. My primary role within CEOM is as Project Accountant, responsible for the overall 8 year budget of $150m. Principal accountabilities include; • Financial management reporting to internal and external stakeholders. • Financial support to project teams. • Maintaining and organising capital project cash flows inc. projected and operational cash flows. • Maintaining project schedules, progress claims and project cost reports. • Reviewing and implementing internal controls, financial systems and procedures for project partners. Alongside this role, I studied for and completed a Diploma of Project Management and was assigned the role of Project Manager for the SIP (School Improvement Planning) Project. The School Improvement module aims to give schools a new tool to streamline the process of creating and submitting School Improvement Plans and Annual Action Plans to assist schools in creating realistic and achievable goals. It will provide them with access to relevant data when setting future targets. Principal accountabilities include; • Managing Project Schedule inc weekly team meetings to ensure all components were on track • Managing and reporting on existing and possible future risks • Managing overall budget • RFQ development and vendor management • Reporting to various stakeholders across the Project.

Project Finance Manager

• Mar 2011 - Mar 2012

Working as part of Finance Professional Services within the Australia division, this role is responsible for providing accounting & reports for projects. Accountabilities include the provision of financial information, integrity of the accounting records, reporting, compliance and financial governance as well as benefits tracking and Project Implementation Reviews. Principal accountabilities include: • Managed Project Accounting processes including business case financials, forecasting, project analysis, project reporting and asset capitalisation. • Ensured all tax requirements are identified and managed accordingly • Built an effective and cooperative relationship within the project team to ensure all relevant Project Accounting requirements are delivered • Provided financial leadership on projects by consulting and advising project on key financial issues, strategies, trends and risks. • Built collaborative relationships with colleagues to enable objectives to be achieved

Project Accountant

• Sep 2008 - Feb 2011

Environmental Resources Management is the World’s leading provider of Environmental, Health & Safety, Risk & Social Consulting Services. My main accomplishment at ERM has been to develop Finance Systems and Processes for the Shell GESS Contract. This was a very new way of doing business and required entirely new financial systems and procedures to be established. These are now embedded in the way ERM operates. Principal accountabilities include: •Maximised Financial Performance by monitoring the financial aspects of A/NZ projects with the aim to reduce overruns and improve cash flow. •Ensured the accuracy of the financial project data in GMS (global project management system) and seen as the go-to person for financial project queries. •Took ownership of finance assignments on a wide variety of projects and sectors. •Developed & established new finance processes for the GESS Contract including finance report preparation, project reviews and project manager/other stakeholder liaison. •Documented & facilitated the establishment of Processes and Procedures to be rolled out globally •Worked with the leadership team to ensure efficient financial administration of the Shell contract delivering full GMS maintenance service, development of process improvements, analysis of contract compliance and provision of induction and training to the team. •Ensured that Partner or Contract managers resolved all financial risks whether actual or contingent. •Managed & provided error-free financial project delivery and recommended/implemented financial processes and procedures. •Provided effective delegation and support to direct subordinate and mentoring to a small team. •Analysed risks and communicated forecasted information to realise cost efficiencies as well as general efficiencies. •Effectively participated in costing discussions, advising on rates and structures best for the business