Experience

Gasworks Arts Park

• Australia
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Mar 2022 - Present



Hope Street Youth and Family Services

• Australia
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance Manager

  • Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

  Responsible for corporate services including Finance, Payroll and IT. Performed a major review of the accounting process and veracity of accounts to ensure that timely and accurate reports are being produced for the Board. As member of the Finance Committee, implemented robust financial management systems, policies, procedures and practices. Responsible for corporate services including Finance, Payroll and IT. Performed a major review of the accounting process and veracity of accounts to ensure that timely and accurate reports are being produced for the Board. As member of the Finance Committee, implemented robust financial management systems, policies, procedures and practices.



NAB

• Australia
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Manager - Nab Staff Club

  • Feb 2014 - Feb 2018

  Reporting to the Board, responsible for the annual business plan with revenues of $5M, and ensuring the sustainablility of the not for profit organisation through strategies to improve the member experience, organisational capability, and development of Staff Club's executive team.Transformed over two years the executive team leading to a new events program and retail proposition which have contributed to a 10 per cent increase in membership and positive engagement through member surveys.Initiated the migration of the on-line ecommerce store to a cloud based solution with significant enhancements to functionality and interfaces to improve member experience. Show less

• Finance Manager - Nab Staff Club

  • Aug 2012 - Feb 2014

  Responsible for finances and financial management, including cash flow and stock control and management of two finance personnel.Responsible for preparation of annual statutory accounts and financial audit arrangements.Improved business planning, performance analysis and inventory managment by strenghtening management controls and disciplines, streamlining processes and recalibrating reporting to focus efficiency drivers and strategic priorities.



Victorian Opera

• Australia
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance & HR Manager

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2012

  Responsible for corporate services including Finance, IT and HR functions. Appointed Company Secretary responsible for maintenance of registers and records and preparation and lodgements of statutory returns and forms. Implemented improvements in budgeting and forecasting systems and processes. Initiated improvements in working capital management and investments of surplus cash leading to revised financial policies and renegotiation of supplier terms. Responsible for corporate services including Finance, IT and HR functions. Appointed Company Secretary responsible for maintenance of registers and records and preparation and lodgements of statutory returns and forms. Implemented improvements in budgeting and forecasting systems and processes. Initiated improvements in working capital management and investments of surplus cash leading to revised financial policies and renegotiation of supplier terms.



JLL

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Finance Manager (Malvern Central Shopping Centre)

  • Feb 2007 - Jul 2008

  Managed and controlled all aspects of the Centre's finances always meeting and often exceeding budgeted financial targets and benchmarks. Co-managed the operations of the Centre in addition to performing the Finance Manager role, ensuring efficient operational functioning. Assisted the Centre Manager to run the Centre. Significantly improved working relationships between the Centre Manager and tenants by quickly addressing and taking action on issues as they occurred. Managed and controlled all aspects of the Centre's finances always meeting and often exceeding budgeted financial targets and benchmarks. Co-managed the operations of the Centre in addition to performing the Finance Manager role, ensuring efficient operational functioning. Assisted the Centre Manager to run the Centre. Significantly improved working relationships between the Centre Manager and tenants by quickly addressing and taking action on issues as they occurred.



Bosch Australia & New Zealand

• Australia
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Career Progression from Management Accountant to Commercial Director Household Appliances

  • Feb 1992 - Apr 2002

  Joined Robert Bosch in 1992 as Senior Financial Accountant in Corporate Head Office and was quickly promoted through various positions including Marketing & Sales Administration Manager - Original Equipment, Sales Administration & Project Manager - Trade Sales, before being appointed to the newly created Commercial Director role of Bosch-Siemens Household Division. As Commercial Director, appointed to a joint leadership role within the management team, responsible for business strategies and transforming the Division from a loss making operation into a profitable business. Refocused the finance function to support business strategies and introduced more rigorous processes for developing budgets, cash flow forecasts, performance analysis and reporting. Significantly improved working capital position and reduced stock / bad debt write-offs by 25%. Led, managed and coached a team of 10 to re-build team spirit and finance effectiveness. Show less



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Auditor (Hamburg, Germany & London, Great Britain)

  • Oct 1985 - Apr 1991