RAFAEL NEPOMUCENO
Summary
Results-driven Finance Business Partner experienced in financial statement review, reporting and forecasting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating results and handling month and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Business Partner
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS)
06.2022 - Current
- Full oversight of finance & compliance requirements for 5 primary schools in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. This includes major deliverables such as the preparation of the Annual Financial Statements and the annual budget.
- Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed variance analysis, leading to increased profitability.
- Analyzed financial position, investigated and reported budgetary variances and identified adjustments to facilitate month and year-end processes.
- Presented numerical and graphical data to demonstrate strategic progress.
- Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
- Streamlined budgeting processes for increased efficiency and improved accuracy in financial forecasting.
- Enhanced financial decision-making by providing accurate data analysis and insightful recommendations to school leadership.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through careful monitoring of expenses and identification of unnecessary expenditures.
Managing Director / Chief Financial Officer
Magnificat Veils
07.2020 - Current
- Created an online business in July 2020 that generated $150k revenue in its first 3 years of operations while being profitable.
- Awarded 2x Best Young Entrepreneurs by TaxSmart Café for exceptional business performance.
- Achieved 5K followers on Instagram organically while spending nothing on marketing since inception.
- Expanded our reach, with a viewer of our website from 100 unique countries and an order from 40 unique different countries over the last 12 months.
- Manage the transactional affairs, year-end tax compliance requirements and financial strategic objectives of the business.
Senior Accountant
TGI Fridays
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Full oversight of month-end reporting process for a group of 17 individual companies within 7 business days.
- Implemented the Lightyear Project which aimed to streamline the accounts payable process.
- Prepared the budget for a new restaurant within the group.
- Implemented a month-end balance sheet reconciliation and review process.
- Initiated and cleared long outstanding reconciling items in the balance sheet accounts.
- Assisted the CFO with bank covenant reporting and refinancing.
- Assist key business stakeholders in analysing and interpreting the financial results of their restaurants and using this information to drive strategic initiatives.
Financial Accountant
Launch Housing
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Full oversight of finance function, including (but not limited to) preparation of the annual financial statements, monthly reporting, cashflow management.
Commercial Analyst
Allens
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked with Commercial Managers and business stakeholders on monthly reporting, budget and forecasting preparation and KPI measurement.
Senior Analyst
Deloitte Australia
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Provide external audit and advisory services for private clients in industries such as (but not limited to) retail, education, consulting, manufacturing, not-for-profit.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
05.2019
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand12.2013
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Strategy Development
- Business Forecasting
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Modeling
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Finance Business Partner
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS)
06.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant
TGI Fridays
01.2022 - 05.2022
Managing Director / Chief Financial Officer
Magnificat Veils
07.2020 - Current
Financial Accountant
Launch Housing
06.2020 - 01.2022
Commercial Analyst
Allens
09.2019 - 02.2020
Senior Analyst
Deloitte Australia
09.2015 - 08.2019
Chartered Accountant -
Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Auckland