Sean Oyston
Canberra,ACT
Summary
Results-oriented Operations Leader with extensive experience in business operations, financial governance, and stakeholder engagement across sport, government, and private sectors. Proven expertise in facility management, accounting functions, including payroll and financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives. Skilled in strategic planning and operational efficiency, driving organizational performance through collaboration and adaptability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
First Class Accounts
01.2024 - Current
- Provide executive leadership of the Bookkeeping Operations team, driving operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
- Lead strategy design & implementation to improve governance and reporting accuracy.
- Partner with key stakeholders to deliver insights that enhance decision-making & service quality.
- Accountability, innovation, and ownership through structured training & development.
General Manager
Balfran Removal
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced operational efficiency through policy development and strategic implementation.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring alignment with company objectives and goals.
- Managed budgets and forecasts, optimizing financial performance for operations.
- Ensured quality and service standards met organizational requirements consistently.
- Implemented strategies to enhance operational efficiency and minimize costs effectively.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations, maintaining industry standards.
Finance Manager
Programmed Electrical
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Achieved financial oversight for ACT Emergency Services portfolio, ensuring fiscal accountability.
- Streamlined end-of-month reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
- Delivered financial performance reports to ACT Government, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Monitored financial operations, identifying areas for improvement and optimizing procedures.
- Collaborated with project teams to allocate costs and assess budget performance.
- Prepared and managed budgets, conducting variance analysis for financial accuracy.
Administration / Logistics Manager
Precision Metals
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Financial accounts management; Including all aspects of the M1 ERP system.
- Travel Management including staff expense reconciliation.
- Project costing analysis.
- Job cost allocation.
- Accounts Receivable.
- Freight logistics management.
Business Operations Manager
Talos Accounting Group
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Ensured operational efficiency by overseeing supplies for nine Talos accounting firms.
- Centralized corporate contracts for insurance and utility services to optimize management.
- Managed all office lease contracts, resolving tenancy issues effectively and efficiently.
- Acted as primary contact for suppliers, addressing operational issues for staff promptly.
- Secured corporate contracts for Professional Indemnity and Workers Compensation insurance.
- Transitioned over 1,000 clients’ financial systems to Xero for compliance.
- Provided application support to staff, resolving client-based issues swiftly and effectively.
- Maintained up-to-date software knowledge, ensuring timely resolution of Xero problems.
- Coordinated seamless transfer of new Perth clients to the Xero platform.
- Ensured compliance for all Talos entities with legislation and ASIC requirements.
Senior Bookkeeper
Critique Bookkeeping
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Enhanced financial accuracy by applying cash and accrual accounting principles.
- Managed debtor and creditor accounts to improve financial recording efficiency.
- Prepared BAS and maintained weekly, monthly, and quarterly bookkeeping records.
- Reconciled accounts, costs, and revenue accruals, ensuring accuracy in BAS reports.
- Assisted clients with PAYG instalment obligations for regulatory compliance.
- Completed payroll processes and provided year-end reporting to employees and ATO.
Finance Officer
Geosciences Australia
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Ensured compliance with government accounting by managing accounts payable efficiently.
- Streamlined daily banking processes to enhance financial operations and reporting accuracy.
- Achieved timely end-of-month reconciliation through effective teamwork and collaboration.
- Processed travel credit card reconciliations, ensuring adherence to policies and authorizations.
- Coordinated with suppliers to resolve outstanding issues and ensure timely invoice payments.
Finance Officer
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Achieved significant debtor reduction by effectively monitoring and managing debtors.
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processing using Finance One software.
- Prepared financial reports for senior management, ensuring budget and GL reconciliation accuracy.
- Completed timely bank reconciliations and managed credit card processing efficiently.
- Maintained precise Asset Management records compliant with government policy requirements.
- Trained new APS 6 staff member on financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
Business Operations Manager, WA
Touch Football Australia
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Enhanced sponsor relationships by managing HealthWay partnership effectively.
- Streamlined financial management processes, ensuring accurate reporting and budget adherence.
- Led a team of four staff, optimizing volunteer contributions for better outcomes.
- Directed State Council initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Developed and promoted programs, enhancing stakeholder engagement through effective marketing.
Business Operations Coordinator, ACT
Touch Football Australia
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Delivered precise financial reports, highlighting debtor management and bank reconciliation progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues to effectively monitor and report budget performance.
- Executed superannuation processing while auditing fund liabilities for compliance.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Accounting -
Australian Business Academy
01.2008
Diploma of Accounting - undefined
Australian Business Academy
01.2007
Horticulture Certificate Sports Turf L2 - undefined
Oaklands College
UK01.2003
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Marist College Canberra
01.1997
Skills
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Negotiating skills
- Teamwork
- Operational service delivery
- Administrative service delivery
- Financial service delivery
- Project management
- Business program implementation
- Financial management
- Facility management
- Microsoft Office
- Independent thinking
- Planning
- Program management
- Continual improvement
- Team leadership
- Operations management
Key Skills Summary
- Well developed communication, relationship building and negotiating skills - across all levels of the organisation, including personnel from other teams and contacts in external organisations.
- Proven capacity to work effectively within a busy team environment, with experience in responding to and addressing multiple challenges related to operational, administrative and financial service delivery.
- Experience in project managing and implementing key business programs while not only being a team leader but an important team player.
- Strong competencies in financial management, facility management and expertise in Microsoft Office software.
- An independent thinker and planner - able to see the bigger picture, with an eye for identifying how to manage effective programs and projects and continual improvement.
Qualifications And Training
- NV1 Security Clearance
- Leadership Lift Course, 2023-01-01
- Advanced Diploma of Accounting, 2008-01-01, Australian Business Academy
- Diploma of Accounting, 2007-01-01, Australian Business Academy
- Horticulture Certificate Sports Turf L2, 2003-01-01, Oaklands College UK
- Higher School Certificate, 1997-01-01, Marist College Canberra
Timeline
Operations Manager
First Class Accounts
01.2024 - Current
General Manager
Balfran Removal
01.2022 - 01.2024
Finance Manager
Programmed Electrical
12.2021 - 03.2022
Administration / Logistics Manager
Precision Metals
01.2015 - 01.2021
Business Operations Manager
Talos Accounting Group
01.2014 - 08.2015
Finance Officer
Geosciences Australia
03.2012 - 09.2012
Senior Bookkeeper
Critique Bookkeeping
01.2012 - 03.2014
Finance Officer
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency
01.2011 - 01.2012
Business Operations Manager, WA
Touch Football Australia
01.2009 - 01.2011
Business Operations Coordinator, ACT
Touch Football Australia
01.2008 - 01.2009
Diploma of Accounting - undefined
Australian Business Academy
Horticulture Certificate Sports Turf L2 - undefined
Oaklands College
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Marist College Canberra
Advanced Diploma of Accounting -
Australian Business Academy