Jessica Thatcher
Summary
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW Results-oriented Finance Manager with a strong focus on business sustainability and a passion for contributing to health organizations aimed at improving social outcomes. Backed by over 18 years of experience overseeing transactions, managing budgets, completing financial reports, and handling time-sensitive financial functions. Dedicated to applying a sustainability lens to daily business practices, with a proven track record of implementing and improving financial systems to drive efficiency and positive impact. Collaborative leader committed to fostering teamwork, innovation, and effective budget management in dynamic environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Budgets and Financial Analysis
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
06.2023 - Current
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Led and managed a team of 4, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure optimal performance and collaboration in meeting organisational goals
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Managed 200 budgets for programs, encompassing both internal and external funding requirements, and regularly collaborated with managers to ensure effective financial performance and reporting.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Leveraged data and analytics to assist CFO to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Assumed key responsibilities in the CFO position during absences, ensuring seamless continuity of financial operations and decision-making processes
- Accountable for the monthly analysis and preparation of business service reports for presentation to executives and directors.
Finance Manager / Finance Officer
Purple House
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Prepared end to end fortnightly payroll for over 200 employees
Finance Manager
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Created and managed internal and external budgets and reporting for 28 health programs for State, Territory and Commonwealth funding bodies.
- Collaborated with leadership in sourcing funding opportunities and completion of successful funding applications.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations, timely filing of all required documents.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for organisation and presentations to leadership and directors to inform decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
Senior Finance Analyst / Senior Finance Officer / Finance Officer
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service
07.2007 - 07.2020
- Played a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations, leading to increased efficiency and reduced manual process.
- Provided expert guidance during the annual budget process, facilitating alignment between organisation objectives, external funding guidelines and resource allocation decisions.
- Played a key role in interpreting and implementing multiple awards and acts, providing strategic recommendations to managers and HR on employment matters and processed end to end payroll for 120 employees.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
Education
MBA - Sustainable Enterprise
Charles Darwin University
10.2023
Certificate IV in Accounting -
Charles Darwin University
01.2012
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Staff Training and Development
Staff Management
Budget Control
Financial Management
Contract Management
Problem Resolution
- Financial and Data Analysis
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Resourcefulness
- Leadership
- Databases
- Budgeting
- Monthly Reporting
Analytical Thinking
- Microsoft 365/Office
- Advanced MS Excel
- Attaché
- MYOB
- Adaptability to learn new software and hardware
Professionaloverview - Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Financial and Data Analysis
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Resourcefulness
- Leadership
- Databases
- Budgeting
- Monthly Reporting
- Payroll
Professional Development
- Australia wide Payroll and Taxation Training, Payroll, 02/22
- Australia wide Payroll and Taxation Training, FBT, 02/22
References
Upon request
Timeline
Manager - Budgets and Financial Analysis
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
06.2023 - Current
Finance Manager / Finance Officer
Purple House
10.2021 - 03.2023
Finance Manager
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service
07.2020 - 10.2021
Senior Finance Analyst / Senior Finance Officer / Finance Officer
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service
07.2007 - 07.2020
MBA - Sustainable Enterprise
Charles Darwin University
Certificate IV in Accounting -
Charles Darwin University
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