Anthony Grech
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dynamic financial leader with extensive experience Health, excelling in budget management and team leadership. Proven track record in delivering accurate financial reports and training department managers. Recognised for enhancing operational performance and executing strategic financial planning, driving efficiency and informed decision-making across organisations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Financial Planning and Analysis
Cabrini Health
Melbourne, Australia
01.2016 - Current
- Manage the budget preparation process, coordinate with the various stakeholders, and ensure each stage is delivered within agreed timeframes.
- Compile Financial reports for Executive Performance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, Board.
- Presented monthly, quarterly, and budget papers to the Audit & Risk Management Committee.
- Integrated activity-based budgets into the overall budgeting system for business units.
- Delivered finance training to department managers.
- Executed project accounting to assess efficiency measures' impact on P&L accounts.
- Fulfilled duties of the Financial Controller when needed.
- Produced financial summaries every week to facilitate within-month assessments.
- Managed daily operations and performance of the Financial Performance & Analysis function.
- Oversee and coordinate the production of timely and accurate management accounts.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
Senior Management Accountant / Budget Controller
The Royal Children's Hospital
07.2011 - 01.2016
- Managed budget planning including hospital revenue.
- Oversaw updates and documentation of sustainability efforts to align with RCH's strategic objectives.
- Performed the duties of Director of Management Accounting during absences, involving leading the Management Accounting team and providing support in all divisional performance meetings.
- Collaborated with CFO on month-end reports, supplying background details for departmental discussions.
- Monitored, reviewed and executed adjustments to RCH revenue.
- Manage the budget allocation of divisions within RCH.
- Consolidation of the RCH Budget.
- Actively manage and mitigate cost and revenue pressures.
- Produce departmental business cases and development projects by providing financial.
- Prepared and presented financial reports, budgets and statements.
Management Accountant
Northern Health
05.2008 - 06.2011
- Spearheaded budget planning for a more informed financial strategy.
- Achieved month-end processing deadlines with consistent efficiency.
- Led initiatives to enhance accrual and reporting processes for improved results integrity.
- Developed comprehensive annual financial plans as an integral part of the budgeting cycle.
- Collaborated with senior managers and Executive Director to establish foundational financial plan assumptions.
- Conducted monthly business forecasts within designated timeframes.
Financial Team Leader
UHG (Unified Healthcare Group)
02.2004 - 03.2008
- Winner of my company's annual Employee of the Year award in 2005 for my commitment to my job and the company's values.
- I led my team in supporting our manager to improve the way the department is run by creating monthly deadlines and structures to ensure that all work is completed on a timely basis.
- Led finance team to become a key supportive service for other company divisions.
- Monitored team progress to ensure timely completion of goals.
- Assisted cross-divisional teams in achieving service level agreements through Finance support.
- Oversaw Fixed Asset register upkeep and handled monthly depreciation entries.
- Prepared weekly performance reports for the General Manager of Finance, highlighting key metrics and challenges.
- Managed inventory of office supplies for head office.
Education
Certified Practicing Accountant -
CPA Australia
01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Accounting
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC01.2003
MBA -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Budget management
- Management accounting
- Project accounting
- Forecasting
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Business planning
Certification
Fellow Certified Practising Accountant (FCPA)
Current Position
Director Financial Planning and Analysis at Cabrini Health
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director Financial Planning and Analysis
Cabrini Health
01.2016 - Current
Senior Management Accountant / Budget Controller
The Royal Children's Hospital
07.2011 - 01.2016
Management Accountant
Northern Health
05.2008 - 06.2011
Financial Team Leader
UHG (Unified Healthcare Group)
02.2004 - 03.2008
Certified Practicing Accountant -
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Accounting
La Trobe University
MBA -
La Trobe University
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