Sherrie Cormie
Mulgrave,Australia
Summary
A strategic Commercial Manager possessing solid knowledge of financial and budgeting processes together with strong business partnering skills. A leader who consistently develops high performing teams working towards the achievement of financial goal using data driven insights.
Bringing significant experience in developing and implementing commercial strategies, accuracy in financial reporting and strong leadership. A confident communicator comfortable managing high volume of work.
As a goal-oriented individual with significant experience in a range of industries and proven leadership skills developing increased productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Manager
CyberCX
05.2021 - Current
- Serving as a leader at CyberCX, a prominent private equity-supported firm specializing in cyber security and cloud solutions across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
- Directly responsible for the management $80M revenue across both Australia and NZ and 210 staff.
- Developed methodology and tools to review profitability by work centres/ sub practices and by customer.
- Strengthened internal client relationships through regular communication and timely resolution of issues, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Increased financial acumen within the practice by working with cross functional teams includeing, technical development consultants, project management office and sales.
- Developed and used key metrics and prepared reports for senior management to monitor performance of commercial activities.
- Winner of the 2023 CyberCX Excellence Award
Senior Budgeting and Reporting Accountant
Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed budgeting and forecasting for a combined annual expenditure budget of $103 million across two critical schools.
- Supported a diverse workforce of 362 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members, spanning academic, professional, and casual roles.
- Lead strategy development though detailed analysis and financial modelling to assess the impacts off COVID 19 where the decline in international student significantly impacted the schools ability to meet financial expectations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Manufacturing Accountant/2IC to Site Manager
PZ Cussons/Five AM Yoghurt
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Manufacturing Accountant second-in-command to the Site Manager responsible for financial oversight $12M turnover and operational leadership including production, product quality, site safety, supply chain management. 50 employees on site
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy with 1 finance direct report.
- Developed models to understand financial impacts of changes to Enterprise Bargaining Agreements
- Lead site implementation of SAP
Pricing Modeller
G4S Australia/Secure Solutions
04.2015 - 06.2016
- Ensuring the accuracy of costings and the competitiveness of contract pricing.
- Developed a standard pricing methodology and financial template to efficiently deliver standard security service costings. Standard Security Services turnover $8M.
- Managed multiple bespoke modeling projects based on customer requests for proposal simultaneously, delivering timely and accurate results.
- Interpreted employment awards and specific requirements to develop tailored pricing strategies for clients
ANZ Finance Manager - Contract
SRX Global/Dandenong Vic
05.2014 - 12.2014
Management Accountant
Aussie Farmers Direct
05.2013 - 05.2014
Inventory Controller/Management Accountant Operations
SunRice/Leeton NSW
10.2012 - 05.2013
Manufacturing Accountant
Freedom Foods/Stanbridge NSW
08.2009 - 02.2012
Finance Manager
Fairfax Regional Media/Newcastle NSW
06.2003 - 07.2006
Consultant/Management Accountant/Graduate Accountant
BHP/Melbourne Vic, Adelaide SA, Auckland NZ, Newcastle NSW
01.1999 - 01.2003
Internal/External Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers/Melbourne Vic
01.1997 - 01.1999
Education
MBA Candidate -
RMIT
Melbourne, VIC12.2024
CPA Membership -
CPA Australia
Melbourne, VIC01.2001
Bachelor of Accounting -
Monash University
Melbourne, VIC01.1997
Skills
- Operations Management
- Team Training
- Customer Relationship Management
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Business Analytics
- Financial Reporting
- Key Performance Indicators
- Pricing strategy
- Change Management
- Inventory Management
- Business development and planning
Community Service
- Founder, Leeton Community Christmas, An annual celebration for the local community to come together. Approx 50 volunteers 80-100 guests.
- Member, Parish Council, 2012/2013
References
- Ms Sophia Stefan, Director Group FP&A, CyberCX, 0402 812 181, sophia.stefan@cybercx.com.au
- Mr Peter Baussmann, Executive Director Cloud Security & Solutions, CyberCX, 0434 305 683, peter.baussmann@cybercx.com.au
- Ms Maria Brasacchio, Group Finance Manager, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Monash University, (03) 9904 7121, 0429 426 946, Maria.Brasacchio@monash.edu
Timeline
Commercial Manager
CyberCX
05.2021 - Current
Senior Budgeting and Reporting Accountant
Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences
10.2017 - 12.2020
Manufacturing Accountant/2IC to Site Manager
PZ Cussons/Five AM Yoghurt
07.2016 - 10.2017
Pricing Modeller
G4S Australia/Secure Solutions
04.2015 - 06.2016
ANZ Finance Manager - Contract
SRX Global/Dandenong Vic
05.2014 - 12.2014
Management Accountant
Aussie Farmers Direct
05.2013 - 05.2014
Inventory Controller/Management Accountant Operations
SunRice/Leeton NSW
10.2012 - 05.2013
Manufacturing Accountant
Freedom Foods/Stanbridge NSW
08.2009 - 02.2012
Finance Manager
Fairfax Regional Media/Newcastle NSW
06.2003 - 07.2006
Consultant/Management Accountant/Graduate Accountant
BHP/Melbourne Vic, Adelaide SA, Auckland NZ, Newcastle NSW
01.1999 - 01.2003
Internal/External Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers/Melbourne Vic
01.1997 - 01.1999
MBA Candidate -
RMIT
CPA Membership -
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Accounting -
Monash University
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