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Wee Hwang

Carindale

Summary

Chartered accountant with 10+ years’ experience in business partnering and delivering successful business outcomes. Fast learner and a problem solver with business mindset. Well versed in identifying, summarising, and presenting complex issues to a variety of stakeholders including board members to influence decision making. Demonstrated negotiation, consultation and relationship management skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Economist

Origin Energy
10.2022 - Current
  • Frame, run and present potentially complex economics to support Integrated Gas (IG) strategy and business initiatives
  • Conducted economic analysis to support constructing new water pipeline cost $68 millions.
  • Assisted in preparing detailed economic reports and presentations for stakeholders
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assess project feasibility and economic viability.
  • Developed data models to analyse financial implications of the proposed surface drive equipment procurement strategy with a total contract value of ~$350 millions - $500 millions over 5 years.
  • Managed graduate and junior economists, providing mentorship and fostering professional development within the department.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes throughout the fiscal year, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
  • Designed custom financial models to evaluate potential investment opportunities based on unique business needs and objectives.

Senior Commercial Analyst

Origin Energy
03.2020 - 10.2022
  • Presented possible cash distribution scenarios in clear and concise formats, facilitating informed decision-making among senior leadership.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement annual budget.
  • Developed reports utilizing advanced analytical tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Financial Planning and Analysis Principal

Orocobre Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Oversaw financial planning and analysis for the entire group, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.
  • Led financial planning and analysis by managing key metrics, analyzing data and providing support and insight for strategic planning.
  • Implemented SAP HANA (SME version) for Corporate Office
  • Implemented new planning and budgeting system for Corporate Office and subsidiary in Argentina
  • Maintained life of field financial model and presented scenario analysis for future capital investment to CFO and CEO

Principal Management Reporting & Budgeting

Aurizon Holdings Limited
09.2017 - 10.2018
  • Involved in coordinating and consolidating four- year Group Corporate Plan and providing consolidated cash flow and balance sheet analysis for the Board
  • Maintained Corporate Plan Model with various scenarios required by the senior executives
  • Prepared Group Corporate Plan Pack for the Board including waterfall charts and key variance analysis
  • Worked closely with Finance Partners to ensure the Corporate Plan deadlines are met
  • Evaluated capital investment proposal
  • Assisted in writing business case for investment approval request
  • Assisted in Technical Service Planning capital planning and forecast during Corporate Plan

Capital Planning and Strategy Team Lead

Aurizon Holdings Limited
04.2016 - 09.2017
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process optimization and resource allocation, improved capital execution disciplined, reduced open projects in the system with close monitoring and followed up with project managers
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities through hands-on guidance.
  • Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively by implementing Capital Prioritisation Framework
  • Managed Aurizon Investment Committee (key members include CEO, CFO & Group Executive of Business Units)
  • Conducted post implementation review on capital projects

Financial Reporting Specialist

Aurizon Holdings Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2016
  • Developed financial reports ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline month-end closing processes, enhancing efficiency.
  • Conducted in-depth audits of financial statements to ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
  • Provided technical accounting support to various business functions
  • Provided accounting training to various business functions

Compliance Accountant

Sealy Mattress
10.2011 - 03.2014
  • Reviewed monthly financial statements prepared by overseas joint ventures to ensure accuracy and compliance with local accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Streamlined budgeting processes, increasing efficiency and reducing discrepancies in forecasts.
  • Led audits, enhancing internal controls and improving overall financial integrity.
  • Led group insurance policy placement and supplied all required documentation
  • Prepared group transfer pricing policy

Audit Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2008 - 10.2011
  • Led audit teams to evaluate financial operations and compliance with regulations.
  • Provided mentorship and training to junior auditors, fostering professional growth.
  • Streamlined audit processes, increasing efficiency and reducing turnaround time.
  • Managed client relationships, delivering insights on financial performance and operational improvements.

Education

Master of Science - Consultancy And Accounting

University of Reading
United Kingdom
10-2003

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Universiti of Tenaga Nasional
Malaysia
04-2002

Skills

  • Economic evaluation (NPV, scenario analysis, 3 way financial modelling)Financial analysis expertise

  • Analytical problem-solving

  • Data-driven decision analysis (Metric development)

  • Strategy development

  • Stakeholder collaboration

  • Business cases

  • Presentation packs

Accomplishments

  • Origin - Received more than 10 Monthly Elevate Awards since October 2020
  • Orocobre - Improve group budgeting timeframe by at least 1.5 months and budget pack was well received by the Board
  • Aurizon – Virgin Velocity Points Award in 2017
  • PwC Brisbane – Promoted from senior accountant to manager in 18 months.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese
Full Professional
Malay
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Economist

Origin Energy
10.2022 - Current

Senior Commercial Analyst

Origin Energy
03.2020 - 10.2022

Financial Planning and Analysis Principal

Orocobre Ltd
10.2018 - 02.2020

Principal Management Reporting & Budgeting

Aurizon Holdings Limited
09.2017 - 10.2018

Capital Planning and Strategy Team Lead

Aurizon Holdings Limited
04.2016 - 09.2017

Financial Reporting Specialist

Aurizon Holdings Ltd
04.2014 - 03.2016

Compliance Accountant

Sealy Mattress
10.2011 - 03.2014

Audit Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers
01.2008 - 10.2011

Master of Science - Consultancy And Accounting

University of Reading

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Universiti of Tenaga Nasional

System & Software

  • Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills with knowledge of modelling best practices
  • Proficient at PowerPoint and Word
  • Proficient SAP use
  • Power Query exposure
  • PowerBI exposure

Industry experience

  • Oil and Gas
  • Mining
  • Transport and Logistics (Rail)
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail

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