Calvin Wirjaputra
Sydney,Australia
Summary
A dedicated and results-oriented finance leader with extensive expertise in financial planning and analysis and strategic formulation. Proven ability to drive operational efficiency and implement strategic initiatives, with a track record of delivering accurate financial insights to senior leadership. Seeking to leverage strong leadership skills and a growth mindset to contribute strategic financial leadership and enhance organizational performance within a challenging and rewarding environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support
InterContinental Sydney
12.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the hotel-wide transition to a new procurement system, acting as the hotel champion to ensure a swift and smooth changeover. I facilitated the onboarding of relevant users, cascaded knowledge, and ensured key data (such as beverage inventory values) was reconciled and matched between the two systems to guarantee data integrity
- Managed a team of five people, including two finance team members and three purchasing team members, providing guidance and leadership to ensure departmental goals were met
- Spearheaded the implementation of workforce planning and productivity monitoring tools, leading to a 25% improvement in labor efficiency
- Conducted an in-depth review of Housekeeping agency workforce planning, balancing operational quality with cost efficiency, resulting in a 30% annual cost reduction
- Developed and launched an Excel-based dashboard to track daily performance in Rooms and F&B operations, providing actionable insights for senior leadership to enable real-time operational adjustments
- Oversaw an efficient and accurate month-end close process, delivering detailed performance insights and commentary to owners and senior management
- Acted as the primary liaison for payroll processing, ensuring compliance with FairWork standards and overseeing payroll for a workforce of over 250 employees
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of key accounts and expenses, communicating findings to stakeholders and driving strategic improvements
- Established and enforced robust internal controls to safeguard financial assets, conducting periodic audits to maintain compliance and financial integrity
Senior Associate
Lazada Indonesia
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Formulated and communicated strategic business targets to COO and department heads, including supported assumptions and methodology
- Provided volume forecasts with an average deviation of ~3.0% to assist the Logistics team with capacity planning and resource optimization
- Identified process improvements to streamline the Back Margin Submission process, which significantly improved lead time by 21 days
- Designed the structure, budget, and payment scheme for the company’s Incentive 2.0 program, aligning it with business goals
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
KPMG Indonesia
08.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed a Finance Target Operating Model assessment for a bank, identifying recommendations that improved the operating efficiency of its finance operation by 30%
- Conducted analysis and strategy for a new financial institution, including financial modeling and market landscape analysis, which aimed to generate US$100 million in capital by the second year
- Conducted Long-Term Corporate Planning and developed a financial model for a regional-owned enterprise within the hospitality and tourism industry aiming to grow their revenue five-fold within five years
- Developed consolidated financial statements of a parent company with over 10 subsidiaries
- Developed a digital transformation model and roadmap for a digital bank with a US$10 billion asset value
Assistant Accountant
The Westin Hotel
08.2018 - 08.2019
Graduate Accountant
Hyatt Regency
02.2017 - 08.2018
Education
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Sydney
12.2025
BBA - Hospitality Management (Finance Specialization)
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
12.2016
Skills
- Financial & Strategic Expertise: Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Cost Management, Business Transformation, Competitive Benchmarking, Industry Trend Analysis
- Leadership & Management: Team Leadership, Solutions-Oriented Approach, Process Improvement, Systems Thinking, Proactive, Resourceful
Timeline
Assistant Director of Finance & Business Support
InterContinental Sydney
12.2022 - Current
Senior Associate
Lazada Indonesia
01.2022 - 07.2022
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
KPMG Indonesia
08.2019 - 01.2022
Assistant Accountant
The Westin Hotel
08.2018 - 08.2019
Graduate Accountant
Hyatt Regency
02.2017 - 08.2018
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) -
University of Sydney
BBA - Hospitality Management (Finance Specialization)
Les Roches International School of Hotel Management
Awards
InterContinental Sydney – Leader of the Quarter, Q1 2024
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