Joshua Thomas

Australia’s leading Christmas and event design company (SME, experiential sector)

• Led finance and supply chain functions for a nationally recognised events organisation, supporting seasonal activations across retail, commercial, and public spaces.
• Delivered 40% inventory reduction and major cost savings through strategic planning and ERP integration.
• Partnered with CEO and Board on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across event cycles.
• Oversaw HR, IT, and risk management functions, enhancing operational capability and compliance.
• Supported funding strategy and reporting for government and commercial stakeholders.

Clients across FMCG, healthcare, and QSR sectors

• Led procurement transformation and audit remediation for not-for-profit and SME clients.
• Delivered operational turnarounds and financial controls uplift in complex stakeholder environments.
• Advised Boards and executive teams on financial strategy, compliance, and risk frameworks.

• Oversaw finance and logistics for a global FMCG brand, improving cash flow and reducing inventory by 20%.Led compliance, audit, and reporting across APAC operations.
  Reduced inventory by 20% and improved cash flow through streamlined logistics and forecasting.
• Managed compliance, reporting, and supplier performance across ANZ.

• Led M&A due diligence and integrated financial reporting for new acquisitions.
• Delivered cost analysis and process training to drive operational efficiency.

Private equity-backed SME in the infant food sector

• Managed finance, reporting, and planning through ownership transitions and M&A integration.
• Implemented cost audits and controls to support sustainable growth and compliance.
• Navigated private equity and corporate ownership transition.
• Oversaw strategic planning, financial controls, and cross-functional team integration.

• Led SAP implementation, investment modelling and financial operations for a $1B+ property portfolio.

Not-for-profit organisation managing the Sydney Royal Easter Show and Sydney Showground (150+ annual events, $60M turnover)

• Led financial and administrative support for catering and event operations across Sydney Showground venues.
• Oversaw procurement, contract administration, cost control, and warehouse management.
• Partnered with senior leaders to deliver financial planning, reporting, and strategic analysis.
• Developed reporting models that informed Board decisions and drove business growth.

• Managed core accounting functions including AP/AR, general ledger, budgeting, and audit preparation.
• Led a small finance team and administered integrated accounting systems.
• Delivered process improvements that reduced month-end and budget cycle timelines.