Eileen Kirkman
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Highly experienced, results driven Senior Leader who thrives on building effective partnerships to enable a collaborative work environment with senior operational and financial leaders. Committed to ensuring financial sustainability and robust governance with a customer centric focus
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Transactional Services Manager
Life Without Barriers
11.2021 - Current
- Lead the centralisation of Finance Officer activities into a national team structure and model of service delivery.
- Developed and maintained positive and professional relationships with key stakeholders & partners to build rapport and trust.
- Championed & developed continuous improvement capability within Finance Shared Services, ensuring alignment to best practice , while coaching, preparing and supporting individuals and their teams through the change.
- Provided expert advice about the feasibility and suitability of proposed solutions to optimise process and business performance ·
- Initiated cross-functional team collaborations to address complex customer challenges efficiently while fostering a collaborative working culture within the organisation.
- Modelled and lead the required work environment, culture, systems and processes necessary to embed standards, behaviours and practices consistent with the organisational values, work health and safety and policy and legislative requirements ·
- Managed the timely and accurate completion of transactional finance activities by Finance Officers and transactional finance team whilst implementing best practice, integrity, controls and standardisation.
- Responsible for any reporting required to ensure all financial, statutory and taxation requirements are met.
- Facilitated the preparation of monthly, annual, and other periodic accounting reconciliations.
- Overseen the analysis of revenue and costs for the monthly financial review,
- Assist with preparation of annual budgets and forecast where required.
Corporate Services & Finance Business Partner
Life Without Barriers
12.2016 - 10.2021
- Built strong partnerships with operational leaders to align financial goals with organisational objectives and drive sustainable growth.
- Provided strategic financial guidance and analysis to support decision making processes and optimise resource allocation.
- Led initiatives to improve financial reporting processes and enhanced data integrity, resulting in more accurate and timely financial information.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance financial literacy and build capacity within the organisation.
- Worked with budget holders to evaluate financial performance and delivered financial data, analysis, and advice to enable accurate and timely decision making.
- Mentored finance team members, fostering professional development and enhancing individual capabilities for career advancement within the organisation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimise resource allocation and improve overall business performance.
- Effectively oversaw the prompt completion of quarterly and annual funding acquittals, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and reporting timeframes while minimizing funding returns. Maintained rigorous compliance with regulatory agencies and funding bodies
- Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships to deliver sustainable growth through completions of tenders.
- in support of operational leaders, led regular finance review and analysis for numerous programs across multiple states with a focus on maximising income and cost reduction.
- Played an integral role in annual budget preparation by coordinating input from various programs and states and consolidating data into comprehensive forecasts aligned with company strategy.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Resolved problems, improved financial operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
State Finance Manager
Life Without Barriers
05.2011 - 12.2016
- Responsible for assisting the State Director, Regional and Operations Managers with budget development and advice, providing financial management advice and reporting support, ensuring compliance with finance systems and policies, and participating in the continuous improvement of finance-related activities.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for senior leaders to inform decision-making.
- Collaborated with the business and key stakeholders for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
- Trained, mentored and championed best practice in financial management to new and existing staff in various financial procedures, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics
- Managed regular finance tracking for numerous programs and locations and minimise corporate expenses.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Resolved problems, improved financial results and provided exceptional service.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Corporate Service Development Advisor
Montrose Access & Blue Care
05.2010 - 05.2011
Divisional Business Manager
The Salvation Army
01.2009 - 05.2010
Financial Accountant
New England Strategic Alliance of Councils
09.2006 - 01.2009
Divisional Accountant
The Salvation Army
09.2003 - 09.2006
Part time Teacher - Accounting and Business Studies
New England Institute of TAFE
05.1998 - 11.2003
Manager and Senior Accountant
Roberts & Morrow, Chartered Accountants
05.2002 - 09.2003
Accountant
University of New England
06.1999 - 05.2002
Accountant
Roberts & Morrow, Chartered Accountants
08.1996 - 06.1999
Education
Bachelor of Financial Administration - part time external study -
The University of New England
Armidale, NSW2007
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment -
New England Institute of TAFE
Armidale, NSW2005
Associate Diploma of Business - Distinction - Accounting And Business Management
New England Institute of TAFE
Armidale, NSW01.1995
Skills
- An experienced relationship builder with strong leadership skills and the ability to build a shared understanding of, and commitment to the organisation's Purpose and Values
- Demonstrates strong influencing skills and excels in collaborative work with diverse stakeholders Proficient in stakeholder management, both internally and externally, encompassing peers, employees, external organisations, funding bodies, and government agencies
- Proven ability to deliver financial sustainability in a complex organisation with knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory environment
- Proven experience in a Senior Finance leadership and Business Partnering roles within an organisation with complex, demanding and dynamic environment
- Advanced problem-solving skills with an analytical and critical thinking mind set
References
Available on request
Timeline
Finance Transactional Services Manager
Life Without Barriers
11.2021 - Current
Corporate Services & Finance Business Partner
Life Without Barriers
12.2016 - 10.2021
State Finance Manager
Life Without Barriers
05.2011 - 12.2016
Corporate Service Development Advisor
Montrose Access & Blue Care
05.2010 - 05.2011
Divisional Business Manager
The Salvation Army
01.2009 - 05.2010
Financial Accountant
New England Strategic Alliance of Councils
09.2006 - 01.2009
Divisional Accountant
The Salvation Army
09.2003 - 09.2006
Manager and Senior Accountant
Roberts & Morrow, Chartered Accountants
05.2002 - 09.2003
Accountant
University of New England
06.1999 - 05.2002
Part time Teacher - Accounting and Business Studies
New England Institute of TAFE
05.1998 - 11.2003
Accountant
Roberts & Morrow, Chartered Accountants
08.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Financial Administration - part time external study -
The University of New England
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment -
New England Institute of TAFE
Associate Diploma of Business - Distinction - Accounting And Business Management
New England Institute of TAFE
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