Experience

EPG Group
• Australia
• Human Resources Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Group Financial Controller

  • Sep 2022 - Present


UNSW

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

  The role of the Finance Manager reports to Finance Business Partner and accountable for providing end-to-end finance services to Faculties and Divisions, including financial planning, forecasting and reporting, financial analysis and decision support, general accounting and transactional services across all funding sources. • Manage all elements of the Faculty’s/Division’s financial operations to ensure budgets are effectively managed, variances are analysed, risks are mitigated or minimised, forecasts are revised as required, financial targets are achieved, and University and other relevant finance policies and procedures are complied with. • Lead the financial planning, forecasting and management reporting processes and activities for the Faculty or Division and provide expert strategic financial advice working with relevant stakeholders and customers including, but not limited to, MB members, Deans, Faculty/Division Leadership team, Heads of School, Faculty and Division Directors, Institute and Centre Directors and Budget Owners. • Undertake and/or lead the provision of complex data analysis delivering actionable insights and recommendations including, for eg. scenario modelling, trend analysis, ratio analysis, return on investment & NPV analysis, benchmarking and other comparative data analysis, to support and enhance management decision making. • Manage a team of 8 Finance Analysts to continuously develop capability with a focus on restricted funding management and compliance requirements and optimise staff engagement, motivation and productivity to ensure the services delivered to Faculties and Divisions are accurate, timely, aligned with university requirements and maintain a customer-centric culture of continuous improvement. • Ensure financial risks, issues and opportunities are appropriately identified, reported and managed through regular monitoring and analysis. Show less



Pullman Hotels & Resorts

• France
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Oct 2019 - Apr 2022

  The role of financial controller reports to the General Manager (GM) and is responsible for leading the Finance department and associated operations such as account management, reporting, and interdepartmental and vendor relations are managed to optimise the hotels profitability whilst enforcing financial risk and accounting controls. Additionally, I evaluated commercial contractual agreements with Corporate clients, travel agents and other stakeholders to ensure profitability and identify opportunities to maximise gross margins whilst remaining competitive. I implemented new policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and ensured completion of taxation obligations, including PAYG, BAS, FBT and company tax. Finally, I managed and cross-trained a team of 4 FTEs, including Accountant, account payable, account receivable and Purchasing officer. Show less



Hilton

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2019

  The role of Finance Manager reported to the General Manager and was responsibility for leading the hotel’s accounting function in the delivery of accounts and reporting, as well as working with the business to maximise the return and to deliver against the West hotel by Hilton’s vision and value. As the Finance Manager, I prepared reports and insights utilised by the General Manager to efficiently manage financial performance and achieve short- and mid-range strategic plan, maximising return on asset. I handled statutory financial reports and monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgets and overview of financial and business operations. I also reviewed and assessed existing long-term CAPEX plans, budgets and forecasts, whilst leading FP&A to measure and monitor cost drivers and opportunities. Show less



Primus Hotel Sydney

• Australia
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Financial Controller

  • Jul 2016 - Feb 2019

  Reported to the FC/Asset Manager and a dotted line to the GM with responsibility for taking ownership for day-to-day accounting operations, financial and statutory reporting, and accounting team management. Reported to the FC/Asset Manager and a dotted line to the GM with responsibility for taking ownership for day-to-day accounting operations, financial and statutory reporting, and accounting team management.



Marriott Hotels

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2016

  The role of Finance Manager reported to the General Manager and was responsibility for leading the hotel’s accounting function in the delivery of accounts and reporting, as well as working with the business to maximise the return and to deliver against the Courtyard by Marriott’s vision and values.

• Hotel Accountant

  • Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

• Assistant accountant

  • Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

• Accounts Payable Officer

  • Feb 2010 - Mar 2012