Shalu Devi
Carnes Hill,NSW
Summary
Commercial Finance specialist with over 15 years experience in positions that have focused on change management, continuous improvement, stakeholder management, FP&A, project analysis, and business transformation. I have a proven track record of delivering results, influencing stakeholders, improving processes, and leading and developing teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance - Operations
Levande Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
11.2023 - Current
- Ownership of the business’s budgeting and forecasting functions.
- Managed the end-to-end financial reporting processes including month end, consolidations, preparation of management accounts and annual financial statements.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as Sales, Operations, Asset Management and Marketing teams to ensure alignment between business objectives and financial plans.
- Conducted regular internal audits of all financial processes to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
- Managed and supervised the finance team including recruitment, performance reviews and appraisals.
- Ensured compliance with corporate governance policies relating to finance and accounting procedures.
- Provided commercial insights to the COO on operational/financial trends to support business decisions, including scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis and key performance indicators etc
- Established and maintained strong relationships with all stakeholders including non-finance stakeholders
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Levande Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
- Leadership role in planning annual budgets for each department based on forecasted sales volumes.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all business units.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
- Leadership role in planning annual budgets for each department based on forecasted sales volumes.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Senior Finance Manager
Stockland
09.2014 - 07.2024
- Managed the budgeting process including forecasting, monitoring and reporting of expenses.
- Identified areas where cost savings could be achieved through improved processes or technology implementation.
- Assisted in due diligence activities for potential mergers and acquisitions ensuring all financial aspects are considered prior to approval and sign-off by senior leadership team members.
- Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external special purpose financial reporting for retirement villages
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Led month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Prepared monthly management accounts with variance analysis for budgeting purposes.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as HR, IT and operations to ensure alignment between business objectives and financial plans.
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
Finance Manager
Stockland Retirement Living
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Prepared financial documents such as budgets, forecasts and reports.
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding budgeting matters.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
- Assisted with due diligence activities prior to Retirement village acquisitions or disposals.
- Led the new ERP implementation for the Retirement Living business unit including creating user training materials for new systems.
- Identified potential risks associated with system implementation projects and developed strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Submitted monthly, quarterly and weekly reports to management for mandatory reporting.
Senior Management Accountant
Stockland
04.2008 - 12.2010
- Prepared monthly management accounts and reports to senior stakeholders.
- Assisted with external audit requirements, providing supporting documentation as required.
- Liaised with other departments to ensure accurate recording of transactions in the general ledger.
- Provided detailed analysis on variances between budget and actual results.
- Reviewed cost allocations across various retirement villages to ensure accuracy of reporting.
- Ensured compliance with internal control procedures including retirement village legislations.
- Prepared and presented Retirement Village financial reports, budgets and statements.
Education
Tax & Commercial Law
University of Queensland
12-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Majoring in Accounting Financial Management
University of South Pacific
12-2001
Skills
- Cost-Reduction Strategies
- Financial Analysis Expertise
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Business Process Improvement
- Business Long Term Forecasting & Budgeting
- Reporting
- Budget Planning
- Regulatory Compliance
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Coaching and Training
Timeline
Head of Finance - Operations
Levande Pty Ltd
11.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Levande Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Finance Manager
Stockland
09.2014 - 07.2024
Finance Manager
Stockland Retirement Living
01.2011 - 08.2014
Senior Management Accountant
Stockland
04.2008 - 12.2010
Tax & Commercial Law
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Arts - Majoring in Accounting Financial Management
University of South Pacific
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