Experience

Mainmark

• Australia
• Civil Engineering
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  The Mainmark Group of companies are leaders in advanced ground engineering and asset preservation technologies. Located in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand and the UK Mainmark leads the world in offering unique, innovative solutions for foundation repair and rectifying problems in residential, industrial, commercial, civil engineering, mining situations and post earthquake remediation. The Mainmark Group of companies are leaders in advanced ground engineering and asset preservation technologies. Located in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand and the UK Mainmark leads the world in offering unique, innovative solutions for foundation repair and rectifying problems in residential, industrial, commercial, civil engineering, mining situations and post earthquake remediation.



McCabes Lawyers

• Australia
• Legal Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• CFO

  • Jul 2018 - Nov 2018

  McCabe Curwood Lawyers is a recently merged mid-tier national incorporated legal firm, specialising in Commercial and Insurance law. Due diligence and respective modelling on recent Merger, including application for and settlement of bank finance. McCabe Curwood Lawyers is a recently merged mid-tier national incorporated legal firm, specialising in Commercial and Insurance law. Due diligence and respective modelling on recent Merger, including application for and settlement of bank finance.



Curwoods Lawyers

• Australia
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2018

  Curwoods Lawyers is a national mid-tier legal company specialising in Insurance and Commercial law. Membership of the 3 Person Executive team providing strategic and operational guidance to the Board, Shareholders and Practice/Client Group leaders. Management, creation of and implementation of an annual strategic plan for the Finance and IT team aligned to the overall vision, values and strategic objectives of the company. Management and oversight of all Company financial accounting, billing and reporting activities. Oversaw successful implementation of IAAS project ( IT movement to Private Cloud). Show less



HRX / TrueBlue Inc

• Sydney, Australia

• Head of Finance

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2016

  HRX is the Australian arm of the US listed Recruitment and HR Group - True Blue Inc - Turnover worldwide of $2.7 Billion. Reporting in to both Australian MD and the Corporate Controller of the US listed Parent. Implementation of new procedures and accounting packages relating to the acquisition of HRX by the US based Seaton Group in February 2014 and the subsequent acquisition of the Seaton Group by True Blue Inc in July 2014. Preparation of financials involving reconciliation of AIFRS accounts to US GAAP and to SOX standards. Show less



Odgers Berndtson Asia Pacific Japan

• Sydney, Australia

• Finance Director Australia

  • Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  Sixth largest Executive Search Group Worldwide. Odgers Berndtson acquired Braithwaite Steiner Pretty Pty Ltd in October 2013. Responsible for the financial stewardship of the Asia Pacific business, including group companies based in Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, China and India. Sixth largest Executive Search Group Worldwide. Odgers Berndtson acquired Braithwaite Steiner Pretty Pty Ltd in October 2013. Responsible for the financial stewardship of the Asia Pacific business, including group companies based in Australia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, China and India.



Braithwaite Steiner Pretty (BSP) Executive Search

• Staffing and Recruiting

• Financial Director

  • Feb 2011 - Sep 2013

  Executive Search Group with operations in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea and China. Fundamental role played in the recent trade sale of Braithwaite Steiner Pretty to Odgers Berndtson Group in October 2013. Board member, dealing with the Groups strategic finance decisions. Completion of all statutory reporting, compliance and lodgement of all Groups financial, tax and business obligations for Asia Pacific region. Formation and implementation of registered group companies in China and India. Show less



Gateway Partners Group

• Sydney, Australia

• Finance Director

  • Jan 2010 - Feb 2011

  Financial Services Group based in Australia and UK. Turnover A$12 million. Financial stewardship of 8 Australian and 3 UK based Group companies. Financial Services Group based in Australia and UK. Turnover A$12 million. Financial stewardship of 8 Australian and 3 UK based Group companies.



Centric

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • May 2006 - Dec 2009

  Largest independent Financial Services group in Australia. Turnover A$85 million. Completion of statutory reporting and management of audit of financial reports for all Group entities (26 in total). Including production of Consolidated accounts and full financial reports to listed company standards. Worked on every aspect of a postponed IPO, including Prospectus, forecast and due diligence. Involved in the integration of 14 acquisition companies. Implementation of Great Plains accounting software. Managed team of 11. Groups internal tax management. Show less



RAMS

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Finance Manager (Contracting)

  • Aug 2005 - May 2006

  Home Loan and Financial Services group. Turnover A$110 million. Managed Groups Special Purpose Vehicles and entitlement payments. Home Loan and Financial Services group. Turnover A$110 million. Managed Groups Special Purpose Vehicles and entitlement payments.



Premier Despatch Group

• London, United Kingdom

• Chief Accountant

  • Mar 2002 - Jul 2005

  Largest independent Logistics group in UK. Turnover A$220 million. Responsible for statutory and monthly management accounts for 15 Group entities. Implementation of Great Plains software and assimilation with Relayer (stock and distribution software). Largest independent Logistics group in UK. Turnover A$220 million. Responsible for statutory and monthly management accounts for 15 Group entities. Implementation of Great Plains software and assimilation with Relayer (stock and distribution software).



London Executive Group

• United Kingdom
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Oct 1999 - Dec 2001

  Logistics Group start-up. Turnover A$ 10 million. Previous roles were in UK in accounting practices, including 2.5 years with KPMG. Logistics Group start-up. Turnover A$ 10 million. Previous roles were in UK in accounting practices, including 2.5 years with KPMG.