Craig Courtie
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Consultant Finance Professional I am an executive finance professional with country head and financial controller experience seeking consulting and contracting roles. I thrive in environments where I can leverage my strong financial management and commercial skills to transform finance teams to better support business operations, deliver improved profitability and working capital management through insightful reporting and process improvements. More recently I have harnessed the power of BI Dashboards to improve alignment, transparency, and insights. Proactive [Job Title] offering [Number] years of demonstrated success aiding companies to optimize and streamline processes to propel improvements in efficiency, productivity and revenue generation. Practiced business consultant with in-depth understanding of all facets from marketing to operations. Ambitious and confident leader with invaluable insights and critical-thinking skills. Successful Consultant promotes aggressive drive toward organizational change through research, optimization and systems development. Experience conferring with employees and management to address problems with internal controls and procedures negatively impacting business operations. Focused on reducing costs, streamlining processes and maximizing resource utilization. Results-driven Change Manager accomplished in driving successful updates at department- or business-wide level. Expert in relevant tools and strategies to achieve targets and control risks associated with implemented changes. Decisive in planning implementations and articulate in communicating updates.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Accountant
Robert Bosch
- 12.2024
Plant Accountant
Visy
08.2024 - 11.2024
Retail Management Accountant
Shell
01.2024 - 08.2024
Finance Analyst
Jemena
Melbourne, VIC
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Created and maintained corporate metrics and dashboards to deliver visibility into business performance.
- Collaborated with accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial statements and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Improved forecasting models.
- Developed new Gas markets Power BI Dashboard .
- Analyzed budgets and implemented action plans to rectify issues.
- Produced and analyzed financial reports, revenue statements and variance reports.
- Worked cross-functionally with accounting professionals to oversee execution of financial plans.
- Prepared detailed reports of financial results for senior management review.
- Managed relationships with external auditors during periodical audits.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure accurate reporting of financial information.
- Reviewed costs, expenses and revenues associated with construction projects.
- Maintained current accounting systems, reconciled accounts and resolved discrepancies.
- Provided support on monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations for board meetings and investor relations events.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends, patterns and strategies.
- Reviewed existing processes and recommended improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Generated financial reports to garner forecasting, trending and narrative results analysis for management.
- Helped establish and prepare annual budgets.
- Produced and presented required reports and financial statements each month.
- Prepared accurate, updated forecasts for expected business performance.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Developed forecasting models utilizing historical data trends to predict future revenues and expenses.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
Financial Controller
Pferd Australia
05.2024 - 07.2024
Management Reporting Manager
Elders (Forestry)
11.2024 - 05.2024
Chief Financial Officer
True Value Solar
10.2024 - 02.2024
Finance Analyst
JP Flynn
Melbourne, VIC
11.2019 - 04.2021
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget.
- Reorganized finance and accounting departments to improve efficiency and cut excess spending.
- Oversaw month-end closing process, prepared financial statements, managed advanced reconciliations and produced forecasts
- Reviewed bank reconciliations on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of data.
- Established controls and reporting systems to optimize governance structure.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations related to accounting practices.
- Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
- Communicated financial reporting to shareholders.
- Collaborated with IT department to optimize use of software systems for tracking finances.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
- Developed and implemented financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax filings in accordance with local laws.
Finance Analyst
Techtronic
Melbourne, VIC
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Reduced process gaps by successfully training employees on best practices and protocols.
- Prepared various financial reports including cash flow statements, income statements, budget variance analysis.
- Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Chief Financial Officer
Aus. Solar
04.2024
- Collaborated with business unit managers to prepare annual financial reports, tax returns and pension plan financial statements.
- Created and implemented best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures.
- Worked closely with operations teams to ensure accurate cost accounting practices are followed.
- Prepared financial forecasts to support fiscal planning and management.
- Assessed current accounting processes and procedures; developed new policies as needed.
- Developed and implemented financial strategies to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Hired, trained and mentored sales and marketing staff dedicated to employing Google AdWords, Google Analytics, and other SEO techniques and metrics sources.
- Sourced, installed and implemented new accounting systems to streamline operations.
Education
Monash University
MelbourneSkills
- Power BI Reports and dashboards
- SAP Modules - MM, FI, COPA, IM, SD, WM
- Team leadership and development
- Partnering with the business to improve commercial outcomes
- Corporate Leadership
- Documentation Compliance
- Budget Development
- Financial Management
- Reporting Expertise
- Business Forecasting
- Strategic Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Performance Improvement
- Cost Savings
- Technology Integration
- Process Improvement
- Change Management
- Talent Recruitment
- Financial Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Annual Planning
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Profit and Loss Management
- Turnaround Management
- New Business Development
- Budget Planning
- Change and Growth Management
- Expectation Management
- Relationship and Team Building
- Board Collaboration
- Strategic Business Planning
- Process Improvements
- Articulate Communication
- Results Orientation
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Innovative and Visionary
- Systems Thinker
- Transformative Leadership
- Board Reporting
- Management Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Created the gas Markets reporting pack, forecasting tools and refreshed the GM Power Bi dashboard.
- Lead the overall finance function for JP Flynn Building repair and construction organisation mainly servicing insurance clients.
- Developed and implemented processes for all financial workflows and activities at Aus. Solar Co including the recruitment and training of Philippines based finance team.
- True Value Solar Pty Ltd - Resolved past tax, and audit compliance issues associated with the M+W acquisition including $20M tax debt settlement with ATO, goodwill impairment and auditor signoff and lodgement of previous three years statutory accounts.
- System implementation of SAP R3 ERP.
Affiliations
- Open Water Swimming
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Diving
Certification
- CPA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Management Reporting Manager
Elders (Forestry)
11.2024 - 05.2024
Chief Financial Officer
True Value Solar
10.2024 - 02.2024
Plant Accountant
Visy
08.2024 - 11.2024
Financial Controller
Pferd Australia
05.2024 - 07.2024
Chief Financial Officer
Aus. Solar
04.2024
Retail Management Accountant
Shell
01.2024 - 08.2024
Finance Analyst
Jemena
08.2021 - 08.2024
Finance Analyst
JP Flynn
11.2019 - 04.2021
Finance Analyst
Techtronic
07.2019 - 11.2019
Management Accountant
Robert Bosch
- 12.2024
Monash University
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