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Jane Citizen
jane.citizen@email.com
0499 999 999
Linkedin.com/in/janecitizen/
Capability
Strategic, results-oriented business leader with a strong track record in financial management, commercial analysis, change and risk management, and the development and implementation of business transformation projects. Most highly valued skills are ability to drive strategic growth and manage key stakeholder relationships.
Career Summary
| Onyx
National Finance Director |
Nov 2014 – present |
| Sunco Systems
Senior Finance Manager |
Jul 2009 – Nov 2014 |
| Harris & Harris
Manager |
Oct 2006 – Jun 2009 |
| Gecko Group
Management Accountant |
Feb 2004 – Oct 2006 |
Achievements
- In each position, provided effective and strategic oversight of business and finance systems.
- Developed a 10-year strategic plan for Onyx with rolling forecasts and annual financial budgets.
- Designed and delivered a strategic transformation project for Sunco to streamline operations, reduce inefficiencies and improve workflow, resulting in $1 million in savings for the company.
- Designed and implemented a group restructure at Harris & Harris that resulted in clearer reporting lines, reduced staff costs and improved productivity and morale.
Employment History
| Onyx, National Finance Director |
Nov 2014 – present |
| Onyx is a leading global consulting, systems integration and outsourcing company with annual turnover of $800 million and 700 employees worldwide. |
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a national team of seven finance managers, accountants and business analysts
- Oversee budgets, reporting, forecasts, internal and external audit processes and strategic plans
- Manage group commercial, contract and legal arrangements
- Partner with the General Manager and Regional Management teams to deliver quality business decisions and outcomes
- Prepare and present executive and management reports to executive team and board
- Develop and implement business improvement plans
Achievements
- Developed a 10-year strategic plan with rolling forecasts and annual financial budgets, enabling long-term planning and budgeting
- Developed financial and operational dashboards to improve and centralise reporting system
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| Sunco Systems, Senior Finance Manager |
July 2009 – Nov 2014 |
| Sunco Systems is a leading software and technology solutions provider with an annual turnover of $200 million. |
Key Responsibilities
- Supervised a team of five business analysts and accountants
- Prepared budgets, financial reports, forecasts and audits, and oversaw business improvement plans
- Managed financial risk, cash flow and debt covenants
- Presented budgets and reports to executive team
- Reviewed commercial business operations and performance reporting processes
Achievements
- Launched and delivered a region-wide process streamlining and workflow centralisation program to reduce costs and staff and improve workflow, resulting in $1 million in savings for the company
- Coached and developed finance and administration staff
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| Harris & Harris, Manager |
Oct 2006 – June 2009 |
| Harris & Harris is a leading financial services organisation specialising in providing financial advice to individuals and corporate trust services to large organisations. |
Key Responsibilities
- Supervised a team of five financial advisors
- Oversaw financial analysis and modelling, capital investment analysis, business case reviews and commercial performance reporting
- Prepared executive reports
- Identified business trends and improvement initiatives
- Oversaw development of budgets, resource planning and business support as required
Achievements
- Introduced project implementation and review reporting
- Developed new business case proposal and process review guidelines and templates
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| Gecko Group, Management Accountant |
Feb 2004 – Oct 2006 |
| Gecko Group is a large regional firm of Chartered Accountants providing a range of professional accounting services including business services, audit, financial planning, insolvency, business recovery and litigation support. |
Key Responsibilities
- Prepared annual budget and quarterly forecasts
- Prepared weekly, monthly and quarterly management and departmental reports
- Prepared business case analysis and product portfolio reviews
- Managed accounts payable and group payroll functions
Achievements
- Oversaw a major merger and acquisition project
- Redeveloped annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting systems
- Streamlined the monthly reporting process and created weekly P&L and KPI reports
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Education
| Executive MBA
National Business School |
2011 |
| Bachelor of Commerce
National University |
2002 |
Professional Qualifications
- ACMA: Chartered Management Accountant
- CPA: Certified Practising Accountant
- LSSBB: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional
Referees
Available upon request. |
