Janus Electric Ltd

**Pioneer in Heavy Transport Electrification | $23M Revenue**

Reported directly to CEO | Led investor reporting and capital strategy

• Strategic Finance Partner: Served as the primary trusted advisor to the CEO and Board, leading all investor reporting, capital strategy, and complex financial modelling to support a successful Series A fundraise and preparatory Pre-RTO activities.
• Financial Operations & Control: Built and led a high-performing finance team, overseeing the entire financial operation including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, FP&A, regulatory reporting, and compliance functions.
• Performance & Governance Framework: Produced comprehensive executive board packs and AASB-compliant forecasts, integrating OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to track and report on company-wide strategic performance metrics.
• Capital & Treasury Management: Oversaw full treasury management, including bank covenant compliance, facility arrangements, and rolling cash flow planning to ensure optimal liquidity and support strategic initiatives.
• Compliance, Audit & External Relations: Led the end-to-end auditing procedure, preparing audit-ready financial statements and documentation for seamless external audits. Served as the primary liaison for auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory bodies (ASIC, ATO), ensuring robust compliance.
• Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization: Drove continuous improvement across systems and internal controls, resulting in reduced costs and enhanced operational efficiency. Managed key operational functions including the asset register, payroll, and grant acquisition support.
• Strategic Support: Provided critical financial analysis for government grant applications and partnered with leadership on business cases, risk mitigation, and margin optimization strategies.

Transdev Sydney Ferries Pty Ltd

**Sydney’s Ferry Fleet Operator | $80M Revenue | 600+ Employees**

• Transition Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Contracted as the finance lead during a pivotal organizational transition. Reported directly to the GM of Commercial & Finance, partnering to stabilize operations, streamline month-end processes, and ensure rigorous cash flow management.
• Strategic Financial Analysis: Delivered high-quality ad-hoc analysis and comprehensive management reports to senior leadership, providing critical insights that guided strategic decision-making and risk mitigation during the period of change.
• Financial Stewardship: Led month-end closing procedures, ensuring the accurate maintenance of the general ledger, integrity of P&L reporting, and effectiveness of cash flow management controls.
• Process Improvement: Provided expertise in evaluating and enhancing financial processes and controls to support a seamless transition and establish a robust framework for the incoming team.

Doctor Healthcare Pty Ltd / Cosmetics and Healthcare Pty Ltd

**Healthcare & Cosmetics Retailer | $6M Revenue | 200+ Employees**

• Commercial Finance Leadership: Directed all budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for Australia-China operations. Drove a 30% sales growth through strategic, finance-led insights that supported commercial decision-making, cross-border M&A, greenfield expansion, and new product development.
• Strategic Partnerships & Growth: Actively supported business development by building strategic partnerships and providing robust financial analysis and modelling to evaluate and execute on growth opportunities.
• Systems Implementation & Control: Designed, implemented, and managed the entire accounting and finance system infrastructure from the ground up. This ensured the integrity of all financial data and created a scalable framework to support significant business growth and operational efficiency.
• Operational & Compliance Management: Controlled all daily financial operations, including month-end and year-end close, general ledger management, and intercompany transactions. Ensured full compliance by preparing and lodging all BAS, GST, FBT, payroll tax, and annual income tax returns.
• Full-Function Oversight: Owned the complete finance function, from strategic planning and analysis to transactional processing, tax, and audit management, establishing the financial backbone of the organization.

Huawei Technologies (Australia) Pty Ltd

**$1B+ APAC Business Unit | Global Telecoms Leader**

Reported to CFO | Led commercial finance and regional planning

• FP&A & Performance Leadership: Directed all FP&A, cash flow, and business performance management for a $1B+ APAC unit. Developed robust financial plans, budgets, and forecasts that reduced budget variance to under 2% and were instrumental in achieving profitability and revenue targets.
• Commercial Strategy & Growth: Partnered directly with regional leadership and global HQ on pricing strategies, risk mitigation, and new sales initiatives. Delivered actionable, finance-led insights that drove significant margin improvement and 30% sales growth.
• Financial Stewardship & Control: Managed the full integrity of the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and strict adherence to financial governance.
• Team Leadership & Execution: Led and developed the commercial finance team to successfully deliver on all monthly and quarterly targets, minimizing governance risk and proactively resolving complex budget and cash flow challenges.

Optus (Singtel Group)

**Australia’s Second-Largest Telecom | $8.05B Turnover | 7,000-8,000 Employees*

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Managed a $500M+ capital portfolio for large-scale infrastructure programs while overseeing commercial finance activities. Reduced budget variance to under 2% through rigorous forecasting, variance analysis, and expense control, optimizing financial performance across both capex and opex.
• Commercial & Business Partnership: Partnered with Technology, Operations, Commercial Directors, and General Managers to align financial planning with strategic business objectives. Provided decisive financial insights for capex and commercial projects, enabling data-driven decision-making that maximized ROI.
• Performance Management & Reporting: Delivered comprehensive performance analysis, CAPEX KPI reports, and monthly management packs to executive teams. Compiled and presented management reports that highlighted key drivers, variances, and opportunities for senior leadership.
• Team & Operational Management: Led a team of 5 finance professionals, overseeing all financial management functions including monthly/quarterly reporting, budgeting, and the successful completion of year-end close processes. Recognized for fostering a high-performance team environment.
• Governance & Control: Ensured the integrity of financial forecasts and reports, collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain strict adherence to financial governance and control standards.

GE Healthcare Australia Pty Limited

**Global Leader in Medical Technology & Diagnostics | US $19.7B Revenue | 53,000 Employees**

• FP&A & Operational Finance Leadership: Directed cost control, budgeting, and forecasting for APAC operations. Managed annual budget preparation, management reporting, and cost allocation, ensuring rigorous financial governance and analysis for a multi-million dollar portfolio.
• Strategic Process & Systems Transformation: Spearheaded major process improvement initiatives, including the rollout of a new ERP system and the design/implementation of a call center system with an SQL database. Led the setup and maintenance of integrated asset management databases, linking HR and Finance systems to streamline operations.
• Project & Asset Management: Managed the end-to-end financial and operational aspects of capital projects and IT rollouts across Pacific countries. Oversaw all asset management, including reporting, transaction analysis, inventory reconciliation, and the successful negotiation and close of leasing agreements (e.g., IBM).
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Governance: Acted as interim manager for the International CIO’s team of 40+, handling performance reviews, personnel resolutions, and recruitment. Drafted IT policies, simplified governance approval workflows, and managed the order-to-payment lifecycle for IT procurement.
• Commercial Analysis & Support: Conducted post-implementation reviews for capital projects and provided comprehensive finance support to the IT department. Played a key role in vendor selection, contract renewal, and cost analysis to drive efficiency and value.
• Executive & Operational Support: Supported senior international executives (CIO, global managers) with itinerary arrangements, expense management, and preparation of presentations and correspondence. Organized and executed key events, including global conferences, team meetings, and internal exhibitions.