Experience

Daltech

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Present



MTGA (Mining Technicians Group - Australia)

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • May 2019 - Mar 2021



Gecko Advisory

• Australia
• Business Consulting and Services

• Managing Partner

  • Sep 2017 - May 2019

  With over 10 years’ experience leading the finance function of Western Australia owned companies, I founded Gecko Advisory to continue to deliver results for small to medium sized businesses that are striving for success. Gecko Advisory offers an entire suite of accounting and finance management services from budgeting and cashflow forecasting, to systems and process improvement. Clients and tasks have included - Pilbara Access - group accounting for 5 entities, implement internal controls via process mapping and system improvement, overhead reduction through system analysis Acu-Tech Piping Systems - develop a Zero-Based Budget and analyze the existing financial integrity of the business to aid substantial growth targets KEE Group - redesign Chart of Accounts to accommodate group of 10 companies, implement internal controls via process mapping and system improvement DDH1 Drilling - implement a full suite of financial processes as required by Private Equity partners including engaging stakeholders, documentation, system configuration, roll-out and training Cranecorp Australia - developed a 5-year forecast detailing specific requirements needed by the various regions to grow the group of companies from a current turnover of $35m to a $100m sales target in Year 5 CFO Dynamics - completing EOM function and compiling various board reports Downsing Group - financial modelling Farmanco - variety of finance management tasks Show less



Interquip Pty Ltd

• Maddington, WA

• Finance Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2017

  Key Responsibilities – Finance, accounting, treasury and compliance functions by leading and mentoring the finance staff Financial modelling and analysis Tender and contract reviews (both client and vendor) Project costing and reporting including forecasts Submission of progress claims and variations with calculation of retention Strategic planning and risk management for business growth Statutory, finance and management reporting with trend analysis and commentary for the Group Optimise ERP systems, implement processes and conduct audits Key Achievements - Completed the ‘due diligence’ submission and gave various board presentations resulting in the 60% acquisition of Interquip Pty Ltd & Interquip Construction Pty Ltd by MACA Limited (ASX: MLD) Managed considerable growth from $17m in FY12 to $24m in FY16 and $36m in FY17 Aided net worth growth of 138% from $4.2m at June 2012 to $10.1m at June 2016 by converting additional revenue to increased profits via managing cost of sales and reducing overheads Reduced expenditure on tooling and equipment by over 50% from FY13 to FY16 via the implementation of a fixed asset management system Developed management pack covering KPI dashboards, various detailed reports and commentary Improved project management by enhanced data collation and appropriate reporting Implemented an ERP system (EXO) to address current business needs and support future growth Show less



Schlam Cru

• Australia
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jul 2010 - Jun 2012

  Financial and Operational ReportingBudgeting and ForecastingCost Analysis and ModellingStock ControlProcess Development and ImplementationERP System Development and IntegrityLiaising with site personnel for continuous improvementTraining of financial and operational staffAd hoc reporting, analysis and modelling

• Finance & HR Officer

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2010

  System implementation and improvement with a focus on managing a rapidly growing business within a challenging environment.

• GET Manager

  • Jul 2009 - Dec 2009

  Coordination and analysis of the consumption of Ground Engaging Tools (GET) on Shovels and Excavators.



Mining and Construction Contractors

• Perth and Regional Western Australia

• Advanced Rigger

  • Jan 2008 - Jul 2009

  Erection and dismantling of steel and associated equipment at various mine, refinery and construction sites across Western Australia. Erection and dismantling of steel and associated equipment at various mine, refinery and construction sites across Western Australia.



Victorian Rifle Association

• Bendigo, Victoria

• Executive Officer

  • Mar 2006 - Dec 2007

  Managed all day-to-day administrative and financial activities with a focus on delivering value to members. Managed all day-to-day administrative and financial activities with a focus on delivering value to members.



Royal Australian Navy

• Australia
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Electronic Warfare Analyst, Submariner

  • Apr 1998 - Nov 2003

  Interception and exploitation of electromagnetic emissions using sophisticated search receivers in order to provide intelligence to submarine command. Interception and exploitation of electromagnetic emissions using sophisticated search receivers in order to provide intelligence to submarine command.