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LISA JAGO

Sinnamon Park,Australia

Summary

Seasoned finance professional with over two decades of experience in commercial management, governance, and procurement within diverse industries. Skilled in financial reporting, business partnering, and leading teams through transformational programs, including three successful ERP implementations. Adept at decision-making in high-stakes environments and managing complex workloads efficiently. Focused on fostering organizational improvement and cultural change to achieve strategic objectives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Off Finance and Corporate/Project Services

Sunwater - Paradise Dam Alliance
Fortitude Valley, Qld
10.2023 - Current
  • Company Overview: Paradise Dam Alliance has been formed by Sunwater to plan for a new Paradise Dam to ensure a safe and secure water supply for the Bundaberg region for future generations.
  • Lead the Corporate, Commercial, and Finance team on the Paradise Dam Alliance. Remit includes Finance, Commercial, Procurement, Project Controls, Audit, Governance, Risk and Insurance
  • Establish and own all governance and commercial frameworks for the Paradise Alliance, in conjunction with stakeholders.
  • Own and develop all policies and procedures for the Alliance, e.g., Delegation of Authority, Governance Plan, and Procurement Plan.
  • Liaise with asset owner stakeholders and government agencies on all aspects of the project.
  • Establish all systems and processes for a major design and construction project.
  • Part of the Alliance Management Team (AMT), reporting to the board of the Alliance.

Head of Finance and Corporate Services (Contract)

Bridgestone Mining Solutions/Otraco International
Oxley, Qld
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Lead the global Finance, Commercial, Corporate Services and Project Control Function of the business.
  • Lead and manage the transition and integration of the business from the sale from Downer into Bridgestone Mining.
  • Otraco International acts independently as its own business, so all functions have had to be developed and implemented, as there is no shared service function similar to the process at Downer. Owner off transactional team and treasury function.
  • Implementation of procure to pay function.
  • Negotiation, implementation and administration of SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) between Otraco and BMSA.
  • Compilation of strategic plans, budgets, and growth initiatives of the business.
  • Implementation of J-Sox governance requirements to Japanese Owners.
  • Implementation of SAP costing structure and reporting SAP HANA transition.

National Financial and Commercial Manager

Downer – Defence and Critical Infrastructure
Brisbane, Qld
08.2019 - 11.2022
  • Lead the Finance and Commercial Function for various lines of business for HQJOC PPP Contract (NSW/ACT), Commercial and Financial Control of the EMOS contract, Victoria Barracks redevelopment (JV), and end-to-end management and processing of CCPs (Contract Change Proposals).
  • Lead business through restructure and transformation into Downer system processes.
  • Develop project control capability of business.
  • Lead business through complete IT outage in 2020 where Business Continuity Plans were required to be built and implemented for a period of five months due to the company IT infrastructure being hacked.
  • Leadership of all finance and commercial aspects of three major contracts to the Defence line of business.
  • Ownership of procure to pay processes and working capital management. Leadership of inventory and stock for lines of business.
  • Working with operational and service line managers to ensure opportunities for growth through contract variations are identified, scoped, agreed and implemented.
  • Provide commercial analytics on contractual deliverables to identify and cultivate commercial initiatives.
  • Review business performance and conduct detailed deep dives of performance.
  • Undertake contract commercial health checks and audits in a planned and reactive manner to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Financial and commercial mobilisation of new contracts within the line of business.
  • Supporting the operational managers by partnering with them to achieve optimal results.

Business Controller – Asset Services- East Coast (Power Generation, Mining, Oil & Gas, E&I)

UGL Limited – CIMIC Group
Brisbane, Qld
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Responsible for financial control for the Line of Business, deep diving, generating financial reports, providing insight, and leading process improvement. This includes analysis such as volume, rate, and mix analysis, cause of change, performance monitoring, scorecards (KPIs), risk and opportunities management, CAPEX evaluation, and resource allocation support. Infrastructure, electrical & instrumentation, mining, power generation and Oil/Gas/LNG contracts.
  • Manage teams of cost controllers, contract administrators and payroll teams.
  • Present monthly project results to executive management monthly and quarterly.
  • Coordinated the annual audit process with external auditors and reviewed their findings prior to submission to management.
  • Implementation and ongoing management of subcontract and principal contract management.
  • Factoring and Funding procedures for contracts with approved banking institute. Processing and reporting regime.
  • Part of the pre-contracts and tendering team for all associated projects within the LOB – provide finance support for all tenders within the region. Rates Build through to submission.
  • Contract management and liaising with clients.
  • Subcontract management with subcontractors.
  • Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, margin results and the LOB/Projects actual performance compared to the budget/forecast plans controlling income, cash flow and expenditure.
  • Analysis and maintenance on WIP levels, backlog, and underperforming projects.
  • Prepare financial models in regards to required items.
  • Monitor activities such as taxation, credit policy, cash flow, costing and expense control.

CFO/Company Secretary

Moggill Constructions Pty Ltd/ Moggill Plant Hire Pty Ltd/ Alexanthe Pty Ltd
Brisbane, Qld
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • Management of all facets of financial, corporate services and company secretariat aspects for the group, trusts and consolidated entities.
  • Management of debt structuring and funding for the group.
  • Management, negotiation and execution of asset leases for the group – commercial property.
  • Liase and negotiate with financial institutions, external stakeholders and authorities on behalf of the group.
  • Executive all regulatory taxation requirements with ATO for the group.
  • Investment, Cash Management and Working Capital management
  • Ensuring compliance with all statutory reporting and regulation requirements.

Financial Controller (Contract)

Brisbane City Council
Brisbane, Qld
07.2013 - 05.2014
  • Project managed the implementation of SAP and BI tool within Waste Services. Acted as the link to implement the system within Waste Services.
  • Part of the Waste Services Branch Management Team, leading all commercial and financial aspects of the branch.
  • Price modelling and implementation of revenue growth initiatives.
  • Contract management and interpretation for all waste related activities – Management of Landfill and Transfer Stations, MGB manufacture, MGB collection, Bulk Bins, Kerbside Collection to name a few.
  • Carbon Tax Administration.
  • Implementation of procurement to pay process through SAP implementation.
  • Development of new business processes and reporting procedures within the new SAP system.
  • Provide excellence in the interpretation of a wide range of commercial, legislative and regulatory rules associated with the customers’ business.
  • Lead and develop changes to address any issues as identified by the Qld Audit Office and internal audit and assurance reviews.

Finance Manager - Qld

Downer Infrastructure – Works
Brisbane, Qld
05.2012 - 07.2013
  • The purpose of the role is to manage the Queensland Financial, Commercial and Corporate Services functions to ensure that all activities are delivered at a high level of excellence and contribute to the successful & profitable delivery of the Queensland road maintenance and road construction business.
  • Qld Business consists of Asphalt Production, Maintenance and Construction business areas throughout the state.
  • Responsible for all reporting requirements.
  • Responsible for all taxation requirements for the business unit.
  • Management of end to end accounting function for AR, AP, Payroll and Working Capital.
  • System Administration – JD Edwards (JDE).
  • Preparation of forward business plans and tendering.
  • JV Accounting.
  • Manufacturing accounting for Asphalt and Bitumen products.
  • WIP Valuations, Project Billing and Revenue Recognition.
  • Calculation of standard costing and charge out rates.
  • Coordinating internal and external audits.
  • Processing and management of Foreign Exchange payments for oversees payments.
  • Management of month end processes and management reporting – analysis and reporting.
  • Monthly Business forecasting and performance review.
  • On time delivery of required business reports including KPI’s.
  • Project valuations, review and effective contract administration.
  • Effective Financial Analysis to identify and drive business improvement.
  • Ensure tax and legislative requirements are met – NGER, GST, FBT.

Finance Manager

Queensland Urban Utilities
Brisbane, Qld
07.2010 - 05.2012
  • Responsible for business partnering with the Retail and Enabling Services (ICT, Corporate, Finance, Workforce Capability, Legal and Office of the CEO) areas to ensure Commercial and Management Accounting functions across the business are delivered, ensuring prudent and efficient decision making.
  • Manage the formulation of annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring business improvement opportunities and efficiencies are realized.
  • Budget and Forecasting processes – ownership of full budget and forecast process for the business areas that fall under Retail and Enabling Services.
  • Project/Asset Management – Financial control and project management over operational and capital projects within Retail & Enabling Services – in particular the $35mill investment program within the Information, Communication and Technology Portfolio (technical separation from BCC) for 2011/2012 financial year. This suite of projects includes ICT projects and the implementation of the Call Centre.
  • Manage Transitional Service Arrangements with BCC. Ensure Service Levels are met for contracts within the Retail area of the business.
  • Cultural Leader – Selected to be part of a team championing cultural change within the organisation.
  • Tender evaluation panel member for major infrastructure projects and other projects for the business (eg, implementation of tier one and tier two call centre). Business case evaluations for project delivery – value for money evaluation and tender compliance evaluation.

Finance Manager

Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone, Qld
12.2004 - 07.2011
  • Created monthly performance metrics that tracked key performance indicators.
  • Owner of management accounting function.
  • Owner of revenue and funding modelling.
  • Part of 2008 Queensland Government reorganisation combining three Councils and Aerodrome Board into Gladstone Regional Council

Education

Masters in Business Administration -

Griffith University - Currently undertaking
05.2025

CPA
10-2020

GAICD - Currently undertaking
Company Directors Course

Bachelor of Accounting -

Central Queensland University

Cert III Business Administration -

TAFE

Skills

  • SAP HANA
  • SAP Implementation and training
  • JD Edwards Implementation and training
  • Technology One Implementation and training
  • Workday
  • PowerBI
  • MYOB
  • XERO
  • Primavera

Addresses

25 Grevillea Street, Sinnamon Park, QLD, 4073, PO BOX 1328, Oxley, QLD, 4075

Financial Systems

  • SAP HANA
  • SAP – Implementation and training
  • JD Edwards – Implementation and training
  • Technology One – Implementation and training
  • Workday
  • PowerBI
  • MYOB
  • XERO
  • Primavera

Background Information - Summary

Twenty years experience in corporate services, financial control,  commercial management, governance, audit, procurement and contract management within the government, mining, power generation, E&I, oil and gas and infrastructure industries. Areas of expertise include bid preparation, financial control, financial reporting, business partnering, implementing business improvement initiatives, organization wide transformational programs, organizational and cultural change and leading teams successfully through rapid change initiatives. Have successfully led three ERP implementations and transformational programs – SAP, JDE and Technology One and associated reporting tools. Have successfully led a business through a cyber attack by designing and implementing a BCP. Experience in making decisions in high pressure situations and managing a varied workload to a very time critical system. 

Timeline

Head Off Finance and Corporate/Project Services

Sunwater - Paradise Dam Alliance
10.2023 - Current

Head of Finance and Corporate Services (Contract)

Bridgestone Mining Solutions/Otraco International
11.2022 - 10.2023

National Financial and Commercial Manager

Downer – Defence and Critical Infrastructure
08.2019 - 11.2022

Business Controller – Asset Services- East Coast (Power Generation, Mining, Oil & Gas, E&I)

UGL Limited – CIMIC Group
08.2016 - 08.2019

CFO/Company Secretary

Moggill Constructions Pty Ltd/ Moggill Plant Hire Pty Ltd/ Alexanthe Pty Ltd
05.2014 - 08.2016

Financial Controller (Contract)

Brisbane City Council
07.2013 - 05.2014

Finance Manager - Qld

Downer Infrastructure – Works
05.2012 - 07.2013

Finance Manager

Queensland Urban Utilities
07.2010 - 05.2012

Finance Manager

Gladstone Regional Council
12.2004 - 07.2011

Masters in Business Administration -

Griffith University - Currently undertaking

CPA

GAICD - Currently undertaking

Bachelor of Accounting -

Central Queensland University

Cert III Business Administration -

TAFE

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