Kimberley Barone
Narellan,NSW
Summary
Successful Business partner with over 10 years of demonstrated ability in delivering mission-critical results. Offering outstanding communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Entrepreneurial attitude for optimal profitability. Ambitious team leader adept at creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders and effectively aligning with and supporting key business initiatives.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
SAP Engagement Executive
SAP Australia Pty Limited
05.2022 - Current
- Engage with Key Strategic Customers and Partners in Australia and New Zealand on the Adoption and Consumption of Software and Services to derive most value from their SAP Cloud and On-premise Solutions
- Increased revenue through effective negotiation of contracts with clients.
- Collaborated with back-office team members to facilitate seamless business execution.
Commercial Business Partner
SAP Australia Pty Limited
10.2019 - 04.2022
- This role is the Single Point of Contact (SPOC), which represents the extended commercial finance team to the business
- A trusted business partner to the Internal and External sales and management teams on deal structuring and to drive strategic and/or complex deals
- Navigated complex legal and regulatory challenges to ensure compliance across all business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders for improved collaboration and strategic alignment.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, improving overall organizational efficiency.
- Played a crucial role in company growth by identifying new market opportunities and developing comprehensive strategies.
- CFO delegate - Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting activities
- Part of the Female leadership program
Revenue Recognition Specialist
SAP Australia Pty Limited
11.2016 - 09.2019
- This is a Business Partnering role that engages with all teams, management and stakeholders to ensure optimal deal structure and compliance with IFRS15
- This role encompasses working both at a transactional level and business strategy/commercial level
- This is review, comment on non-standard terms and suggest changes if required to assist in closing out a deal
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and attentive service.
- Assist in the monthly and quarterly Revenue related close procedures and quarterly reporting Responsible for planning and driving book close activities, liaising with the revenue accounting team
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
- Mentored team members, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices in the industry.
ANZ Sales Controller
SAP Australia Pty Limited
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Tasked with ensuring data integrity and delivering business insight to support enhanced decision making
- Forecasting & Budget consolidation for the ANZ Sales organization
- Responsible for P&L Management Support
- Developed strong relationships with key clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and retention.
APJ Remarketing Analyst
Hewlett-Packard Financial Services
03.2007 - 04.2010
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Managed the disposition (through re-use or recycling) of all HP's End of Lease and customer returned hardware in Asia Pacific - This practice become our standard Global Process.
- Assisting Regional Supply Chain processes at the end of term process, including transit, tracking, processing, security and remarketing/recycling
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
Compensation Analyst
Hewlett-Packard Financial Services
11.2005 - 02.2007
- Developed and implemented process related to calculation of sales commissions
- Responsibilities: Calculated commission/incentive award payments to sales employees based on commission plan Prepare commission and payment reports for review by operational and sales leadership Investigated and resolve commission claims and account reconciliation issues.
Revenue Recognition Manager
SSA Global
10.2004 - 10.2005
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
Revenue Recognition Analyst
Oracle Corporation
01.2000 - 10.2004
- Responsibilities: Provide expert accounting advice to Sales, Finance and Legal teams during deal negotiation stage, whilst ensuring that Oracle remand compliant with US GAAP and SOP 97-2 Key Achievement: Assisted Executive Management with the establishment of the revenue recognition team for Asia Pacific
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Guest member on the internal auditor team for Oracle - Traveled to San Francesco (Oracle's head office) and assisted in the internal audit process on the America's revenue recognition team.
ANZ Controller
Oracle Corporation
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Key Achievement: Assisted in the implementation of the shared service centre set up in the Sydney. In order to achieve a SSC model required standardization of processes, financial reporting, systems
- Managed a team of 5
Education
MBA - Accounting
Australian Institute of Business
Sydney12.2025
Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Flexibility
- Communication
- Customer-Oriented
Timeline
SAP Engagement Executive
SAP Australia Pty Limited
05.2022 - Current
Commercial Business Partner
SAP Australia Pty Limited
10.2019 - 04.2022
Revenue Recognition Specialist
SAP Australia Pty Limited
11.2016 - 09.2019
ANZ Sales Controller
SAP Australia Pty Limited
04.2014 - 10.2016
APJ Remarketing Analyst
Hewlett-Packard Financial Services
03.2007 - 04.2010
Compensation Analyst
Hewlett-Packard Financial Services
11.2005 - 02.2007
Revenue Recognition Manager
SSA Global
10.2004 - 10.2005
Revenue Recognition Analyst
Oracle Corporation
01.2000 - 10.2004
ANZ Controller
Oracle Corporation
01.1998 - 01.2001
MBA - Accounting
Australian Institute of Business
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