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Iris Jia

Coombs

Summary

CPA-qualified finance professional with experience across ACT Government and the private sector, specialising in financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Skilled at partnering with senior leaders to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable financial advice that supports operational and strategic objectives. Strong track record of improving processes, ensuring compliance, and translating complex financial data into clear insights for diverse stakeholders.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Business Partner

Canberra Health Service, ACT Government
10.2024 - Current
  • Lead monthly financial performance reporting across divisions, delivering insightful variance analysis and identifying risks and opportunities to support budget integrity.
  • Prepare executive summaries highlighting key financial drivers, FTE movements, and cost centre-level insights, covering MoM, YTD, and full-year forecast vs. budget variances.
  • Collaborate with business managers to develop accurate financial forecasts, integrating operational data and strategic assumptions to guide resource planning.
  • Conduct feasibility assessments and financial analysis for external business cases and internal restructures, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and responding to complex financial queries.
  • Facilitate regular performance reviews with business managers, providing clear insights into revenue, expenditure, and budget compliance to drive accountability.
  • Present financial results and key metrics to executive leadership, translating complex data into actionable recommendations.
  • Oversee internal budget processes, including cost centre variance reporting, TM1 funding updates, and position data alignment with organisational structure.
  • Contribute to the enhancement of financial reporting systems and processes, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements to streamline data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and user accessibility.
  • Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and liaison to resolve financial issues and support informed decision-making.

Senior Finance Officer

Education Directorate, ACT Government
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Managed monthly payroll adjustments and journal entries using SSEMS, maintaining accuracy in staff expenditure reporting and compliance with financial protocols.
  • Distributed pre-override salary reports, gathered feedback from schools, and compiled manual override submissions for Shared Services.
  • Conducted detailed budget forecasting and variance analysis for school-based monthly reports, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and funding allocations.
  • Conducted regular fortnightly meetings with People and Performance and Injury Management teams to review workers’ compensation cases and support staff recovery planning.
  • Delivered tailored SSEMS training sessions to school principals and business managers, enhancing financial literacy and system proficiency across the Directorate.
  • Led the development and implementation of internal audit plans, including risk assessments and audit scoping, to promote accountability and improve resource utilisation.

Finance Officer

ACT Courts and Tribunal
05.2020 - 10.2022
  • Oversaw daily financial operations including accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance, ensuring timely and accurate transaction processing.
  • Responded to internal and external financial queries, providing clear and informed guidance to support budget planning and expenditure tracking.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and financial reports, contributing to strategic planning and operational efficiency within the Courts.
  • Supported procurement processes by reviewing financial documentation and ensuring compliance with government purchasing policies.
  • Participated in financial system upgrades and testing, providing feedback to improve functionality and user experience.

Management Accountant

Dang Construction Pty Ltd
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, including variance analysis and performance reviews against project budgets and operational benchmarks.
  • Monitored project revenue and expenditure across multiple construction sites, identifying financial risks and opportunities, and recommending corrective actions to maintain budget integrity and cash flow stability.
  • Collaborated with project managers and site supervisors to reconcile actuals against forecasts, ensuring financial alignment with construction milestones and delivery schedules.
  • Ensured full compliance with Australian accounting standards and construction industry regulations, including accurate GST and BAS submissions.
  • Led improvements in financial processes related to invoice tracking, expense categorisation, and supplier payment scheduling, enhancing reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Education

Master of Accounting -

Australian National University
07.2019

Master of Marketing & International Business - undefined

Lingnan University of Hong Kong
06.2017

Bachelor of Finance - undefined

Hunan University of Commerce
06.2015

Skills

  • Financial & Business Management
  • Budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business case development
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Effective communicator with experience engaging diverse stakeholders and working collaboratively in team environments
  • Analytical & Technical Competence
  • TM1, Power BI, GBMS, Oracle, APIAS, SSEMS, Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel)
  • Problem Solving & Initiative
  • Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing practical solutions to improve financial processes and outcomes
  • Language Proficiency
  • English (proficient), Mandarin (native), Cantonese (good)

Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Working with Vulnerable Person; Driver’s License; Amateur Pianist Level 10; National Basketball Referee (Class II).

Timeline

Finance Business Partner

Canberra Health Service, ACT Government
10.2024 - Current

Senior Finance Officer

Education Directorate, ACT Government
10.2022 - 09.2024

Finance Officer

ACT Courts and Tribunal
05.2020 - 10.2022

Management Accountant

Dang Construction Pty Ltd
08.2019 - 04.2020

Master of Marketing & International Business - undefined

Lingnan University of Hong Kong

Bachelor of Finance - undefined

Hunan University of Commerce

Master of Accounting -

Australian National University

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