Ross Beatson

Two main clients in HRV (Manufacturing, Selling and Install) and Kainga Ora (Data management for Capital Build Program),

• Upgraded costing system, and performance monitoring of approx. 2000 installations per month (and 20,000 filter replacements)
• Implemented 11 systems into data lake employing industry standard data governance rules
• Provided detailed feedback to teams after analysing each employee's responsibilities.
• Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
• Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimisations.
• Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
• Created and optimised data management strategies to coordinate use and optimise data in day to day decision making.
• Restructured procedures through coordination with senior leadership team to create and execute projects.

A gold mining company in the outback of Western Australia that had 7 mines my main achievement was for the first time in its history achieving its budget every year. This was achieved by creating road maps with key statistical data ensuring all tiers of management fully understood what had to be done to achieve the budget.

• Supported operations management with advanced cost control and monitoring achieving 2m AUD in yearly cost savings
• Managed regular finance tracking for 7 mine sites and headquarters expenses.
• Implemented new Mining Data software to move from manual to automated data collection
• Forecast trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
• Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
• Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
• Created organisation structures to improve accounting and finance functions able to balance efficiency and effectiveness
• Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.

Iflix was a startup which created an online video viewing platform that grew from 100k customers, to over 14m in just 18 months. The finance team started small with 5 staff growing to over 50.

• Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance, and revenue targets.
• Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
• Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and record keeping systems and investment management.
• Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable.
• Set up daily dashboards and detailed monthly performance statements to summarise financial health and business performance.
• Set up international tax planning with operations in 10 countries.
• Developed and oversaw yearly budgets and capital structure of company to determine best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
• Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
• Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
• Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
• Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.

Oversaw a significant business turnaround from losing 10m per year to making 100m USD profit.

• Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
• Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
• Set and monitored effective financial policies to analyze company financial strengths and weaknesses and propose corrective actions.
• Analyzed inventory strategy, reduced expenses and renegotiated contracts with vendors to increase profit margin.
• Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information to drive internal and external financial reporting, stewardship of company assets and ownership of cash management.
• Delivered forward-thinking and bold insights to enhance business assets and report financial metrics.
• Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value.
• Advised other executive leaders on strategies and intelligence to form relationships, understand current performance and set agenda for execution.
• Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing to complete high-priority projects and realize target outcomes.

• Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
• Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
• Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
• Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
• Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
• Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
• Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.