JAIROS ZINDI
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at Hill & Smith Pty Ltd, excelling in financial strategy and compliance oversight. Expert in budgeting and forecasting, I drive business transformation and enhance operational efficiency. Passionate about mentoring teams, I deliver impactful results while ensuring regulatory adherence and robust financial governance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance
Civil Precast Solutions Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
09.2023 - Current
- Established finance function after startup phase, including budgeting, cost controls, reporting, and funding frameworks.
- Led strategic acquisitions of industrial equipment to enhance asset productivity and ROI.
- Collaborated with operations to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce costs.
- Engaged with regulators and industry bodies to ensure compliance with WHS, quality, and operational standards.
Finance Director / Head of Finance (ANZ)
Hill & Smith Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
11.2016 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: (FTSE 250 Group)
- Directed financial operations across Australia and New Zealand, reporting to UK Group CEO.
- Delivered 5-year strategic and operational plans, full-cycle budgeting, and liquidity forecasting.
- Negotiated and signed commercial alliances to expand offerings across ANZ.
- Led multi-jurisdictional board reporting and presented at global strategic meetings.
- Maintained clean audit outcomes and ensured full regulatory compliance.
- (FTSE 250 Group)
Financial Controller
Hill & Smith Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
03.2014 - 11.2016
- Strengthened financial governance through monthly board reports, forecasting, and performance analysis.
- Oversaw finance operations including payroll, insurance, leases, and compliance.
- Improved AR collections by streamlining dispute resolution and debtor management.
Financial Accountant
BHP
Townsville, Australia
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Managed SAP-led monthly close process and group reporting under IFRS and US GAAP.
- Delivered project support and budget advisory to engineers and site executives.
- Spearheaded cashflow forecasting and reporting for port operations.
Financial Accountant
Glencore
Brisbane, Australia
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Produced consolidated statutory reports and supported financial modelling for new site projects.
- Developed rehabilitation and carbon tax models; managed CSI financial reporting.
- Led investment reviews and board paper preparation for growth initiatives.
Capital / Management Accountant
Xstrata
Mount Isa, Australia
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Managed fixed assets register, depreciation schedules, and capital expense forecasting.
- Improved reporting accuracy through bespoke finance procedures and stakeholder engagement.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Accounting -
CA ANZ
01.2013
MBA - Corporate Governance, Strategy & Planning
Deakin University
Victoria, Australia01.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Economics & Finance
Deakin University
Victoria, Australia01.2009
Certificate in IFRS -
CA ANZ
01.2015
Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management -
Entry Education
Australia01.2023
Skills
- Financial strategy and leadership
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial modeling
- Capital project management
- M&A and due diligence
- Strategic partnership development
- ERP systems expertise
- Executive reporting
- Risk management
- Compliance oversight
- Audit leadership
- Business transformation strategies
- Turnaround management
- People leadership and mentoring
- SAP proficiency
- TM1 expertise
- Hyperion (HFM) knowledge
- Mincom Ellipse experience
- Xero proficiency
- MYOB skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Google Workspace proficiency
- Financial reporting
- Liquidity forecasting
- Regulatory compliance
Websites
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Head of Finance
Civil Precast Solutions Pty Ltd
09.2023 - Current
Finance Director / Head of Finance (ANZ)
Hill & Smith Pty Ltd
11.2016 - 07.2023
Financial Controller
Hill & Smith Pty Ltd
03.2014 - 11.2016
Financial Accountant
BHP
09.2013 - 02.2014
Financial Accountant
Glencore
05.2012 - 08.2013
Capital / Management Accountant
Xstrata
01.2011 - 04.2012
Graduate Diploma of Accounting -
CA ANZ
MBA - Corporate Governance, Strategy & Planning
Deakin University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting, Economics & Finance
Deakin University
Certificate in IFRS -
CA ANZ
Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking Management -
Entry Education
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