Michael Butler
Hope Island
Summary
Experienced professional with a Bachelor of Business degree and CPA certification, bringing thirty years of experience in managing finance operations, assessing performance metrics, and executing strategic initiatives. Skilled at driving business expansion through thorough financial analysis and effective strategy implementation. Proven history of achieving outcomes and enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced commercial settings.
Background in managing daily operations and driving team performance. Successfully led various projects, ensuring seamless execution and improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated strategic planning and effective communication skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager Finance
Dnata Catering
09.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Dnata Catering provides catering services to 85% of the outbound International and domestic airlines across Australia. The business has locations in each capital city and employs 4500 staff with Turnover over $1bn. Dnata Catering is owned by the Emirates Group.
- The GM Finance is responsible for a shared service finance function for the group which includes; AP, AR/Billing, Financial accounting, Management accounting, tax, statutory reporting, business partnering, budgeting and investment evaluation.
- The role is hands on and requires detailed attention and knowledge in each discipline.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Chief Financial Officer Queensland
The Star Entertainment Group
06.2016 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: The Star Entertainment Group is an ASX 100 listed company that owns and operates The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast and Treasury Brisbane. The Star Entertainment Group has also acquired the Sheraton Grand Mirage on the Gold Coast in a joint venture. The multi-billion dollar transformational projects planned or in progress at the properties is integral to The Star Entertainment Group's vision to become Australia's leading integrated resort company.
- In this role I was responsible for all operational financial aspects of the Star Entertainment Groups businesses in Queensland; The Star Gold Coast, The Treasury Brisbane as well as the Joint Venture investment at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Gold Coast.
- The role is a holistic operational CFO role which includes but not limited to, Budgeting, planning, monthend reviews, business case development, due diligence on new acquisitions, capital ROI and PIRs, identification and leading operational and labour improvements, EA negotiations with unions, all commercial negotiations with external parties and potential partners.
- This role has a very large diverse team which consists of 14 direct reports and 246 staff and included several operational roles such as cash handling and cashflow management.
General Manager Strategy - Toll Global Express
Toll
11.2010 - 05.2016
- Company Overview: Toll is a leader in logistics and supply chain solutions predominantly across Australia and in 55 countries around the world. Japan Post purchased toll Holdings in April 2015. Toll Global Express is the express parcel division of Toll and includes iconic business's including IPEC and Priority. Revenue of the division is in excess of $1.2b and has 20,000 employees and subcontractors.
- The purpose of this role is to provide strategic support to the business units of Toll Global Express.
- This includes analysis of their top line financial performance and developing strategies for growth or cost control.
- Initiatives include M&A and/or operational strategies to improve productivity.
- Annual planning and forecasting this role is about understanding, challenging and working with the business's to develop and execute the plans to achieve the budgets and forecasts.
- Develop and execute growth market strategy - Cash logistics.
- Led the process from initiation to board approval culminating in winning a major banking contract.
Director Business Operations - Asia Pacific and Japan
HP Enterprise Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: HP acquired EDS in 2007 and renamed the business HP Enterprise services. Focusing on the financial services, communications, government and commercial markets, EDS ANZ offers the full spectrum of IT services, from information technology, applications and business process services, to information technology transformation services.
- Execution of global strategy in Asian region.
- Close collaboration with country heads across the region to ensure the global strategy was executed and financial performance achieved.
- Predominantly cost control, headcount reductions and organizational restructuring following the acquisition of EDS by HP.
ANZ Strategy & Planning Lead
EDS Australia & New Zealand
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: EDS is a major player in the Australian and New Zealand global services market where we've been working with many of the nation's leading government and business entities since 1985. EDS Australia & New Zealand employs a workforce of more than 7,500 people and maintains offices in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, Auckland and Wellington.
- Worked across all areas of the business to drive strategic and tactical initiatives.
- Localising and driving global initiatives.
- Delivered the governance agenda and ensuring all parties are aligned to the strategic direction and operational plans.
- Developed quantitative and qualitative measures to analyse business performance.
- Coordinated and project managed the Industry alignment for ANZ in conjunction with the MD.
- Country Integration Lead for HP acquisition.
- Lead and maintain all governance functions for ANZ including Resource review Board, Project approval board and all RLT discussions.
Senior Commercial Manager
SingTel Optus Limited
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Optus is an Australian leader in integrated communications - serving more than six million customers each day with revenues in excess of A$7b. The company provides a broad range of communications services including mobile, national and long distance services, local telephony, international telephony, business network services, Internet and satellite services and subscription television.
- Established and managed the Commercial team responsible for driving SMB strategic and operational performance.
- Leading the tracking and reporting of the financial performance of SMB, establishing operating plans and financial strategies, reducing costs, and negotiating contracts.
- Controlled capital and financial planning, and has accountability for the pricing and commercial evaluation functions of SMB.
- Full responsibility for the coordination and design development of the Annual Operating Plan and Forecasts.
- Led the pricing and commercial evaluation team.
Business Implementation Partner
GSA Consulting
01.1993 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: GSA consulting is a niche Management Consulting organization specializing in Business performance management consulting and Activity Based Costing /Management implementation.
- In this role I implemented and managed activity based costing models for operational costing analysis and recharge models for Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie Bank, Bank of Queensland, Moreton Institute of TAFE and Singtel Optus.
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Strategic planning
- Process improvements
- Project management
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Business, Double Major Accounting & IT, University of Technology, Sydney, 1993
- Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), 1996
- Higher School Certificate, Barker College, 1987
Timeline
General Manager Finance
Dnata Catering
09.2021 - Current
Chief Financial Officer Queensland
The Star Entertainment Group
06.2016 - 09.2021
General Manager Strategy - Toll Global Express
Toll
11.2010 - 05.2016
Director Business Operations - Asia Pacific and Japan
HP Enterprise Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
ANZ Strategy & Planning Lead
EDS Australia & New Zealand
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Commercial Manager
SingTel Optus Limited
01.1999 - 01.2006
Business Implementation Partner
GSA Consulting
01.1993 - 01.1999
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