Geoff Fisher
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
An experienced Senior Finance Executive who is an invaluable contributor and influencer in aligning strategy with business goals and vision, leads by example, is proactive and positively impacts on business growth. Multi skilled in finance, facility and fleet management and general management principles and the complexity of issues present in a non-profit organisation.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER – FINANCE PAYROLL PROCUREMENT
Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery Limited
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2021 - Current
- Principal management of the finance function including budget development, monthly P&L preparation, annual accounts, payroll review, fleet and facility maintenance
- Contract management
- Major capital project management
- Supervision of 4 staff
- Presentation to Board and Executive committees
- Managed the finance function including payroll with annual revenues in excess of $20m
- Managed capex project(s) to the value of $10m
- Implemented several process improvements that improved the efficiency of the finance function and its support for the operating divisions
- Mentored and trained operational managers in financial management of their operations
- Managed the expenditure and acquittal of significant additional funding streams emanating from COVID-19
- Implemented an improved contract renewal process for major funding streams
- Managed implementation of major ICT information system that transformed the operations
- Implementation of payroll system for over 200 employees.
MANAGER – FINANCE, FLEET AND FACILITIES
Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery Limited
Melbourne, Victoria
04.2016 - Current
- Principal management of the finance function including budget development, monthly P&L preparation, annual accounts, payroll review, fleet and facility maintenance
- Contract management
- Major capital project management
- Supervision of 4 staff
- Presentation to Board and Executive committees
- Managed the finance function including payroll with annual revenues in excess of $20m
- Managed capex project(s) to the value of $10m
- Implemented several process improvements that improved the efficiency of the finance function and its support for the operating divisions
- Mentored and trained operational managers in financial management of their operations
- Managed the expenditure and acquittal of significant additional funding streams emanating from COVID-19
- Implemented an improved contract renewal process for major funding streams
- Managed implementation of major ICT information system that transformed the operations
- Implementation of payroll system for over 200 employees.
GENERAL MANAGER – OPERATIONS
Doxa Youth Foundation
Melbourne, Victoria
02.2016 - 04.2016
- Principal responsibility for the management of the camps programs, the employment programs and the cadetship program during a period of change for the organization while identifying a new CEO
- Provide mentoring and development for four program managers
- Developed budget for operational activities for 2016/17
- Developed and assessed capital expenditure proposals
- Facilitating continued implementation of risk framework, SOP’s and policies and procedures in line with strategic plan
- I was able to provide stability to the organisation during a period of uncertainty while a new CEO was engaged
- I also mentored each of the managers improving their effectiveness and efficiency.
COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER – VICTORIA
Endeavour Foundation
Kew, Victoria
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Principal responsibility for the management of four operating facilities located within Victoria with annual revenues of $12m and over 300 employees
- Identifying opportunities for revenue growth within traditional and new markets
- Identify and implement process improvements to the operations
- Implement cost reductions as identified
- Manage 6 direct reports including sales, operations, HR, IT and quality
- Controlling and coordinating the budgetary process
- Develop and assess capital expenditure proposals
- Returned the Victorian Operations to being profitable within twelve months after a prolonged period of losses
- Increased revenues by more than 30% on previous years actuals
- Implemented cost review exercise to reduce ongoing operating costs
- Strategically introduced capital investment to support sales growth
- Aligning policies and procedures of the merged organisations
- Alignment and migration of financial and manufacturing systems
- Successfully tendering for three government contracts to the value of $5m
- Empowering staff to work and positively contribute to the new entity.
GENERAL MANAGER - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, COMPANY SECRETARY
VATMI Industries
Kew, Victoria
03.1997 - 10.2013
- Preparing the principle financial statements of the company including the final consolidation of annual accounts
- Controlling and coordinating the accounting, budgeting, auditing, costing procedures and related activities
- Developed and assessed capital expenditure proposals
- Assessing potential acquisition businesses
- Developing and administering accounting policies and procedures
- Undertaking all company secretarial work in relation to the operation of the company
- Maintain and develop all aspects of the IT systems of the organisation
- Supervise staff in the processing of all financial, payroll and IT related information
- Member of the Board of Directors executive committee and audit and risk committee which develops and monitors the policy direction of the company
- Maintain relationship with bankers and other lending agencies
- Ensure appropriate insurance policies are maintained
- Generate financial reports and returns in support of Government funding
- Provided financial control during a period that saw revenue growth from $5m to $15m
- Successful purchase and integration of two resource recovery operations in Central Victoria to value of $4m
- Successful building of three operating facilities with a combined value of $7m
- Assessment, selection and introduction of IT system within organisation
- Developed set of organisational key performance indicators (KPI's)
- Managed the implementation of the “One VATMI Way” project a cost review initiative that resulted in annual savings of $1m
- Enhanced reporting systems to improve decision making by operating units
- Key member of development and successful implementation of ISO quality system.
AUDIT SENIOR
Office of the Auditor-General of Victoria
Melbourne, Victoria
01.1985 - 06.1988
- The Auditor-General's Office is responsible for improving the performance and accountability of the Victorian Public Sector
- This is achieved by ensuring financial statements are prepared fairly (financial audit) and that agencies are achieving their objectives in the most economical manner (compliance audits).
Education
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Drake Personnel
01.2008
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA Australia, Melbourne
01.1996
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) -
Deakin University, Warrnambool
01.1985
Skills
- Excellent financial management and interpretation skills
- The ability to work as a vital member of a team or unsupervised
- Ability to lead and drive a project to achieve predefined objectives
- Excellent leadership skills
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to identify system improvements
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Contract Management
- Staff Development
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Budget Control
- Key Performance Indicators
Telephone
0413 749 358
Voluntary Involvement
- 2017, 2020, Monkami Inc, Board Member and Treasurer
- 2002, 2006, Pinemont Pre School Association, Ringwood, Ringwood, Victoria, Processing of payroll on fortnightly basis Assist in developing annual budget Provide financial assistance as and when required
- 2010, 2013, Assistant Coach to son’s basketball team
Continuing Professional Development
- Courageous Leadership Development
- AICD – Governance Foundations for Not-For-Profit Directors
- Future CEO Group – CEO Institute – (2003 -2015)
- Quality Assurance Auditing Skills – Australian Quality Council
- Leadership and Business Performance workshop – VECCI
- CPA Australia workshops
- Report writing workshop
- Negotiation and Crisis intervention
Memberships
CPA Australia
Hobbies and Interests
Golf, Football, Reading, Spending time with my family
References
Available upon request
Timeline
MANAGER – FINANCE PAYROLL PROCUREMENT
Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery Limited
01.2021 - Current
MANAGER – FINANCE, FLEET AND FACILITIES
Windana Drug and Alcohol Recovery Limited
04.2016 - Current
GENERAL MANAGER – OPERATIONS
Doxa Youth Foundation
02.2016 - 04.2016
COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER – VICTORIA
Endeavour Foundation
11.2013 - 10.2015
GENERAL MANAGER - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, COMPANY SECRETARY
VATMI Industries
03.1997 - 10.2013
AUDIT SENIOR
Office of the Auditor-General of Victoria
01.1985 - 06.1988
Six Sigma Green Belt -
Drake Personnel
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA Australia, Melbourne
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) -
Deakin University, Warrnambool
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