Hannes Roos
Commercial Finance Professional
Beecroft,NSW
Summary
Hands-on business operations professional, heading up and establishing robust commercial and financial control environments to ensure business success and continuity in competitive, contested markets. Partnering with industry experts to align strategic aspirations of the organisation with realistic expectations for growth over the medium to long term. Driving continuous improvement and efficiencies and managing diverse commercial teams in a communicative and collaborative manner. Extensive stakeholder engagement and experience in operational and strategic planning and execution of deliverables to meet set objectives. Establishment of business expansion and change initiatives in start-ups, SME’s and NFP’s to large blue chip corporate environments, locally and overseas (Australia, South Africa and across Southeast Asia).
Steadfast finance professional familiar with managing multimillion-dollar business operations. Successfully optimised frameworks and cultivates cohesive teams to meet and exceed financial goals. Excellent reporting, record keeping and relationship-building abilities. Proactive commercial operator with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Objective leader with demonstrated success leading financial systems and programs. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal controls. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets. Highly collaborative Director of Finance with strong skills in statistical analysis and performance. Poised and sharp with skill to translate financial metrics into actionable details. Exceptional performance outlining strategic financial directions for business growth. Proactive leader with strong background in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Steadfast change agent, familiar with managing multimillion-dollar business operations. Successfully optimizes frameworks and cultivates cohesive teams to meet and exceed financial goals. Excellent reporting, record keeping and relationship-building abilities. Objective executive leader with demonstrated success leading financial systems and programs. Knowledgeable about regulatory requirements and successful strategies for maintaining optimal controls. Well-organized, proactive and adaptable to changing markets.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Head of Finance and Business Operations
International Grammar School Sydney
10.2016 - Current
- Financial, operational, and strategic management of a large EL-12 school with more than 1,300 students, in the independent school sector of NSW
- Extensive involvement in Strategic Plan setting and execution in a young, dynamic, and brimming with potential, independent school
- Extensive Board consultation and reporting, including business case modelling of operational strategies in a heavily regulated government funding environment, with strict adherence to S83C of the Education Act of NSW and its application
- Oversee regulatory, risk and compliance frameworks of the organisation; including external audits, insurance cover, statutory reporting and policy implementation
- Operational control and supervision of staff in charge of finance, payroll, admissions, communications (marketing), facilities and IT, and close collaboration with HR
- Roll-out and implementation of a new school management system (SIS), incorporating fully integrated business processes (activity modules and parent portal) and ConnX HR Management System (HRIS) to automate the management of staff absenteeism, time and attendance and introduce the recording and reporting of human resource information based MEA’s and other internal and regulatory reporting requirements
- Establishing and supporting school fundraising programs with strategic community and corporate partners and alumni, to create and foster a culture of giving and support the IGS Indigenous Scholarship program
- Partnering with the Association for School Business Administrators and industry peers to share and capitalise on knowledge regarding educational and business trends and risks
- Extensive commercial negotiations with the City of Sydney (Council) to renew the existing main campus property lease over a 30-year period - $90m deal with market escalation, and capital renewal fund structures incorporated
- Established a PPP (Power Purchase Agreement) with market experts to provide the school with clean energy supply, paving the way for future acquisition of green energy certificates
- Managed and negotiated the acquisition of the School’s first rural Outdoor Education Centre and the plans for redevelopment of the site, partnering with local council, planning authorities and rural fire services
- Leading an initiative to negotiate and acquire additional real estate for further school expansion, with a considered impact on operations and optimal timing for cash flow growth
- Developing sound relationships with internal stakeholders (staff), parents, and community support groups, to establish clear lines of communication and defining expectations
- Active management of working capital as well as extensive School Masterplan Capital Project delivery across multiple construction projects; directing and co-ordinating the delivery of master plan initiatives and SIB fit-out projects, with architects and head contractors following approved tender processes to address contract risk and ensure value for money.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with overall company objectives.
- Improved financial operations by streamlining processes and implementing new accounting systems.
- Managed debt financing activities, negotiating favorable terms to minimize borrowing costs.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
- Oversaw annual audit process, ensuring accurate representation of financial position in accordance with GAAP standards.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Strengthened communication between finance department and other business units, fostering an environment of collaboration across the organization.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Commercial Analyst
Sunnyfield – Disability Services
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Implementation of business transformation initiatives to re-align the business and its processes from a block funded environment to that of an NDIS-based commercial entity
- Extensive stakeholder engagement, monitoring and driving operational compliance of revised revenue recognition systems, forecasting and cost capture; turning defunct funding application processes into a sustainable fully cost recovered commercial environment
- Developing KPI reporting tools to track implementation progress and operational participation levels within targeted timeframes
- Introduction of a revised cost centre structure for activity-based cost capture, and incorporating into a TCM scheduling, billing and reporting system implementation
- Supporting accounting teams (AP, AR and Payroll) with periodic deadlines, system and process compliance requirements and reporting and acquittal processes.
- Improved emergency resolution processes to save time.
- Improved forecast accuracy through rigorous data analysis and scenario modeling efforts.
- Streamlined data analysis processes for enhanced decision-making capabilities in the company.
- Performed other duties to support goals and objectives of relationship management teams.
- Engineered process improvements by conducting root cause analyses on recurring issues impacting client relationshipss.
- Delivered regular performance updates to senior management, facilitating informed strategic decisions based on accurate data analysis results.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Project Accountant
Lendlease
08.2015 - 09.2015
- Project Accountant - eFinance PBF Transformation (Delta) Project - (Contract)
Finance Manager
Launch Technical Services Pty Ltd
03.2015 - 05.2015
- Finance Manager - (Contract)
Project Accounting and Controls Manager
Transport for NSW
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Project Accounting and Controls Manager - (Contract)
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Commercial Manager - Large Capital Projects
Boral Ltd – Construction Materials
04.2011 - 01.2014
- Hands-on cost and project accounting, managing order commitments and tracking of earned value (EV), forecasting of remaining project spend and managing cash flow and reporting of capital projects within tight steering committee deadlines
- Full project lifecycle commercial control, from concept phase to development and implementation (WIP and earned value), commissioning and hand-over, delivering on time and on budget
- Created and managed a robust project cost control environment, Eg
- Full work breakdown structures (WBS) set-up, incorporated estimates to complete (ETC) and contingency allocations to forecast final cost (FFC)
- Ongoing interaction and risk (contingency) management, conducting control reviews with project and engineering managers, contractors as well as corporate finance and operations
- Introduced cost saving alternatives for project overruns (eg
- Extra overburden re-application and mobile plant alternatives) to mitigate cost impact on project – ($5m and $10m benefit)
- Critical member of integration team to integrate newly established infrastructure into the wider organisation
- Undertaking financial impact assessments of construction activities on internal operational environment and external market, and established operational and resource budgets with operational stakeholders to plan for timing and extent of ramp-up operations
- Business Case creation and financial modelling to substantiate expansion initiatives and contributing to bid proposals and tenders for commercial and financial input.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
Senior Commercial Analyst
Boral Ltd – Construction Materials
07.2008 - 03.2011
- Senior Commercial Analyst (BCM NSW/ACT)
- Presented complex financial data in clear and concise formats, facilitating informed decision-making among senior leadership.
- Implemented strategic cost-saving initiatives, reducing overall operational expenses without compromising service quality.
- Assessed performance metrics regularly to identify areas requiring improvement or optimization efforts.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes for improved efficiency and accuracy in commercial decisionmaking.
Commercial Manager NSW
Symbion Health Ltd
08.2007 - 04.2008
- Commercial Manager NSW
- Developed strategic plans to encourage business growth, increasing business unit profitability.
- Collaborated with service development teams to ensure quality standards were met consistently across all service lines.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Streamlined internal processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to increase efficiency.
Business Manager NSW - Australia
United Group Ltd
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Business Manager NSW - Australia
Regional Finance Director – South Africa and South East Asia
Quintiles Transnational Corp Ltd
01.1998 - 12.2001
- Regional Finance Director – South Africa and South East Asia
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) - Finance And Accounting
University of Pretoria
South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Interpersonal Communication
undefinedCertification
Capital Expenditure Application Modelling – Boral Ltd Internal Training
Systems Experience
- Great Plains Dynamics and Hyperion Enterprise – system implementation and integration.
- SAP, Oracle 12, and modelling via TM1 and COGNOS OLAP cube/data warehousing.
- MAZE and Engage (Double First) School Information Systems
- GOOGLE G-Suite Platform
Career Outline
- International Grammar School Sydney, Sydney, Australia, Head of Finance and Business Operations, 10/2016, Present
- Sunnyfield – Disability Services, Sydney, Australia, Management Accountant - Business Transformation, 10/2015, 09/2016
- Lendlease, Sydney, Australia, Project Accountant - eFinance PBF Transformation Project, 09/2015, 09/2015
- Launch Technical Services Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia, Finance Manager, 03/2015, 05/2015
- Transport for NSW, Sydney, Australia, Project Accounting and Controls Manager, 06/2014, 07/2014
- Boral Ltd – Construction Materials, Sydney, Australia, Commercial Manager - Large Capital Projects, 04/2011, 01/2014
- Symbion Health Ltd, Sydney, Australia, Commercial Manager NSW, 08/2007, 04/2008
- United Group Ltd, Sydney, Australia, Business Manager NSW - Australia, 07/2003, 07/2007
- Quintiles Transnational Corp Ltd, Singapore, SEA, Regional Finance Director – South Africa and South East Asia, 01/1998, 12/2001
References
Per request
Timeline
Head of Finance and Business Operations
International Grammar School Sydney
10.2016 - Current
Commercial Analyst
Sunnyfield – Disability Services
10.2015 - 09.2016
Project Accountant
Lendlease
08.2015 - 09.2015
Finance Manager
Launch Technical Services Pty Ltd
03.2015 - 05.2015
Project Accounting and Controls Manager
Transport for NSW
06.2014 - 07.2014
Commercial Manager - Large Capital Projects
Boral Ltd – Construction Materials
04.2011 - 01.2014
Senior Commercial Analyst
Boral Ltd – Construction Materials
07.2008 - 03.2011
Commercial Manager NSW
Symbion Health Ltd
08.2007 - 04.2008
Business Manager NSW - Australia
United Group Ltd
07.2003 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Commerce (Accountancy) - Finance And Accounting
University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
Regional Finance Director – South Africa and South East Asia
Quintiles Transnational Corp Ltd
01.1998 - 12.2001
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