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Davies Stewart is currently featuring a highly accomplished, CPA-qualified Finance Operations Manager and Financial Controller with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience across corporate, multi-site retail, government, and commercial sectors.

Holding dual degrees in Accounting and Politics & Economics, this candidate combines high-level strategic planning, robust financial governance, and hands-on operational leadership. They bring a proven track record of driving process automation, managing complex ERP implementations, hedging foreign exchange positions, and developing cross-functional finance teams:

FINANCIAL CONTROL & STRATEGIC PLANNING: Extensive experience overseeing full general ledger functions, statutory compliance, multi-entity financial reporting, P&L management, cash flow forecasting, and multi-year budgeting models.
PROCESS AUTOMATION & ERP IMPLEMENTATION: Steering committee experience leading major ERP transitions, process re-engineering, and automation projects across platforms including SAP, Netsuite, Oracle, Dynamics, Xero, MYOB, and Civica.
COMMERCIAL FINANCE & BUSINESS PARTNERING: Trusted advisor to C-suite, Board members, and Proprietors, delivering detailed commercial analysis, risk assessments, foreign exchange hedging, and strategic recommendations for business development and expansion.
COMPLIANCE & TAXATION GOVERNANCE: Comprehensive oversight of Australian Accounting Standards, year-end statutory audits, BAS, FBT, PAYG, Superannuation, ASIC requirements, and WorkCover compliance across national networks and multi-subsidiary structures.
TEAM LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP: Proven leadership of finance, payroll, and AP/AR teams, with a strong commitment to mentoring graduate accountants through the CPA Program and implementing structured performance frameworks.

A versatile, highly adaptable finance leader suitable for Financial Controller, Finance Operations Manager, Senior Commercial Manager, or Finance Business Partner roles seeking to strengthen financial controls, drive system efficiencies, and support business growth.

FINANCIAL CONTROL & STRATEGIC PLANNING: Extensive experience overseeing full general ledger functions, statutory compliance, multi-entity financial reporting, P&L management, cash flow forecasting, and multi-year budgeting models.
PROCESS AUTOMATION & ERP IMPLEMENTATION: Steering committee experience leading major ERP transitions, process re-engineering, and automation projects across platforms including SAP, Netsuite, Oracle, Dynamics, Xero, MYOB, and Civica.
COMMERCIAL FINANCE & BUSINESS PARTNERING: Trusted advisor to C-suite, Board members, and Proprietors, delivering detailed commercial analysis, risk assessments, foreign exchange hedging, and strategic recommendations for business development and expansion.
COMPLIANCE & TAXATION GOVERNANCE: Comprehensive oversight of Australian Accounting Standards, year-end statutory audits, BAS, FBT, PAYG, Superannuation, ASIC requirements, and WorkCover compliance across national networks and multi-subsidiary structures.
TEAM LEADERSHIP & MENTORSHIP: Proven leadership of finance, payroll, and AP/AR teams, with a strong commitment to mentoring graduate accountants through the CPA Program and implementing structured performance frameworks.

Davies Stewart is currently featuring an exceptional CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) and SMSF Specialist Advisor™ with over a decade of comprehensive experience across the full financial planning lifecycle.

Combining deep technical mastery with an award-winning academic foundation, this candidate has progressed from entry-level administration to senior paraplanning, in-house technical specialist, and practicing financial adviser. They bring a rare combination of advanced strategy development, robust compliance knowledge, and deep software mastery (Xplan site administration) paired with a clear drive to build and grow a long-term client portfolio:

STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL MASTERY: Highly adept in complex financial strategy construction, product selection, SMSF advice, and portfolio design. Acts as a trusted in-house technical specialist, guiding peer advisers through complex cases and legislative updates.
XPLAN SITE ADMINISTRATION & AUTOMATION: Advanced expertise in Xplan site administration, data-feed setup, Xmerge template development, scenario modelling, and end-to-end advice software process optimisation.
END-TO-END ADVICE DELIVERY: Proven experience across every phase of the client journey—from initial fact-finding and strategy development through to SoA presentation, portfolio administration, and ongoing client review management.
COMPLIANCE & PROCESS OPTIMISATION: Strong track record in advice quality control, establishing compliant new-business processes, reviewing client books for remediation/enhancement, and designing custom reporting tools.
PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP: Experience training and mentoring junior team members, managing workflow prioritization, and leading key operational initiatives during leadership transitions.

An outstanding, highly technically sound professional suited for Senior Financial Adviser, Senior Paraplanner / Paraplanning Manager, or Technical Advice Specialist roles seeking a long-term team member dedicated to high-quality client advice and growth.

Davies Stewart is currently featuring a highly accomplished Senior Customer Experience, Continuous Improvement, and Business Transformation Leader with extensive experience across banking, financial services, fintech, and customer operations.

An expert at navigating ambiguity in highly regulated environments, this candidate combines deep customer insight, operational knowledge, and commercial acumen to turn complex operational problems into practical, sustainable outcomes. Grounded in a People | Process | Purpose approach, they specialise in root-cause analysis, stakeholder alignment, and end-to-end delivery:

CUSTOMER & OPERATIONAL INSIGHT: Proven capability leveraging complaints, Voice of Customer (VoC), contact-centre data, and frontline feedback to identify root causes, streamline service delivery, and mitigate emerging risks.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & PROCESS REDESIGN: Practical experience mapping current and future-state workflows, eliminating operational bottlenecks, and automating manual processes—including driving process improvements that reduced workflow turnaround times by over 40%.
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION & GOVERNANCE: Expert in designing and executing end-to-end change management, business readiness frameworks, and post-implementation Hypercare governance structures (including executive reporting dashboards) across multi-brand environments.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL STAKEHOLDER LEADERSHIP: Demonstrated track record building trust across diverse business units, challenging constructively, facilitating senior leadership workshops, and securing alignment across competing business priorities.
TEAM LEADERSHIP & CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT: Experienced operational manager adept at leading, coaching, and mentoring high-performing teams, introducing structured meeting and accountability frameworks, and improving overall frontline engagement and adoption.

A versatile and strategic change leader suitable for Senior Customer Experience Manager, Continuous Improvement Lead, Business Transformation Manager, or Operations Excellence roles seeking to elevate service quality, governance, and operational efficiency.

Davies Stewart is currently featuring a highly professional and accomplished Senior Marketing, Communications, and Events Manager with over 15 years of comprehensive experience across legal, professional services, building, and construction sectors.

Holding a Bachelor of Management (Marketing), this candidate offers a versatile skill set spanning high-level executive administration, end-to-end event management, digital content strategy, and tender/proposal coordination:

MARKETING & BRAND STRATEGY: Proven history of leading major rebranding rollouts, managing marketing budgets, developing print and digital collateral, and driving successful multi-channel engagement campaigns.
LARGE-SCALE EVENT MANAGEMENT: Extensive experience planning and delivering complex corporate events, ranging from intimate client seminars (30–50 guests) to large-scale industry galas and award ceremonies exceeding 1,500 attendees.
TENDER, PROPOSAL & AWARD COORDINATION: Skilled in partnering with senior executives and legal partners to compile detailed tender submissions, capability statements, and industry award submissions under strict deadlines.
DIGITAL CONTENT & WEBSITE MANAGEMENT: Hands-on proficiency across WordPress, Canva, Mailchimp, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and social media platforms, including full website refresh project delivery.
EXECUTIVE SUPPORT & STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT: Strong track record providing direct support to C-suite and leadership teams, taking board minutes, managing calendars, and building long-term corporate partner relationships.

An adaptable and detail-driven leader suited for Senior Marketing Manager, Events Manager, Communications Lead, or Executive Operations roles within demanding corporate environments.

Davies Stewart is currently featuring an analytical and results-focused Finance Professional with over 7 years of private accounting and financial analysis experience across Australia and international markets.

Holding a Bachelor of Accounting, currently completing a Master of Business Analytics, and certified in Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals, this candidate combines strong financial accounting capabilities with modern data analytics tools (including Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, and Xero) to translate complex financial data into actionable commercial insights:

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & REPORTING: Skilled in supporting month-end closures, bank reconciliations, work paper preparation, and financial statement analysis under IFRS and US GAAP frameworks.
BUSINESS & DATA ANALYTICS: Practical experience utilizing Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python to analyse operational data, evaluate trends, perform inventory impact analysis, and improve decision-making.
ACCOUNTS & REVENUE RECONCILIATION: Proven background managing end-to-end accounts payable and receivable, high-volume sales reconciliations, customer deposits, and payroll administration.
INTERNAL CONTROL & AUDITING: Background in cash transaction monitoring, internal control process auditing, risk mitigation, and physical inventory validation.
SYSTEMS & MULTILINGUAL CAPABILITY: Proficient across multiple accounting and analytical software platforms, supported by full professional fluency in English and Spanish.

A versatile finance professional suitable for Financial Analyst, Business Data Analyst, Commercial Analyst, or Senior Management Accounting roles seeking to combine traditional accounting rigor with advanced analytics.

Davies Stewart is currently featuring a certified (CAHRI) Senior Human Resources & WHS Executive with over twenty years of experience leading people, culture, workplace safety, and organisational transformation across infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, agribusiness, and industrial sectors.

This candidate brings a hands-on, pragmatic approach to navigating complex, multi-site, and multi-union environments, with broad expertise across the full employee lifecycle:

INDUSTRIAL & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: Strong capability in managing workplace relations, enterprise agreement negotiations, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance in complex operating environments.
WHS, QUALITY & RISK GOVERNANCE: Proven history of developing integrated HR, WHS, and Quality management frameworks (including ISO accreditations), driving safety culture maturation, and managing enterprise risk.
CHANGE MANAGEMENT & TRANSFORMATION: Practical experience guiding leadership teams through mergers, acquisitions, divestments, structural realignments, and organisational development programs.
OPERATIONAL HR & EVP DEVELOPMENT: Extensive background in HRIS implementations, employee value proposition (EVP) creation, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
COMMERCIAL ACUMEN & LEADERSHIP: Skilled at partnering with executive teams and boards to align HR and safety strategies with core commercial objectives.

A versatile and grounded senior leader suitable for executive HR, WHS, and organisational development roles across diverse industrial and commercial settings.

Davies Stewart is currently featuring an experienced CEO, Non-Executive Director, and Strategic Adviser with extensive experience across professional services, M&A, governance, organisational transformation, and international markets.

This candidate brings a practical and senior background leading large, multi-jurisdictional organisations across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, supporting boards and executive teams through strategic growth and complex change:

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY: Practical CEO and executive experience leading complex, geographically diverse organisations, with a focus on sustainable growth, operational strategy, and capability development.
BOARD & GOVERNANCE: Over a decade of board-level experience across governance, strategy, finance, and risk oversight within large enterprise and educational environments.
M&A & COMMERCIAL ADVISORY: Broad background in corporate finance, private equity, transactions, and commercial growth strategy.
REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: Understanding of Asia-Pacific markets, cross-border investment, and navigating complex regional operating environments.
TRANSFORMATION & EMERGING TECHNOLOGY: Focus on organisational change, technology integration, AI adoption, and establishing regional operational frameworks.
STAKEHOLDER & EXECUTIVE ADVISORY: Experienced in engaging with executive leadership, government bodies, and commercial stakeholders on economic and strategic priorities.

An established leader suitable for Chair, Non-Executive Director, Advisory, and executive leadership opportunities requiring transformation experience, international perspective, and governance capability.

Davies Stewart is currently featuring a Strategic Communications & Engagement Leader with broad experience driving communications strategy, campaign governance, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management across public sector, member-based, and complex regulated environments.

This collaborative and proactive leader brings a practical, hands-on approach to managing communications functions, aligning brand positioning with overarching organisational strategy:

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & REPUTATION: Experienced in designing and implementing integrated communications strategies, reputation and issues management, and digital engagement approaches across complex stakeholder environments.
STAKEHOLDER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Skilled in managing multi-faceted stakeholder engagement programs, community outreach, and high-level executive and ministerial liaison.
CAMPAIGN & EVENT MANAGEMENT: Practical background in end-to-end campaign delivery, major event management, brand awareness initiatives, and multi-channel marketing solutions.
TEAM & AGENCY LEADERSHIP: Proven capability in leading multidisciplinary communications teams, managing agency and supplier relationships, and overseeing project budgets and procurement.
GOVERNANCE & PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Experienced in project governance, media monitoring, policy oversight, and digital transformation communications to support business continuity and growth.

A versatile communications professional suitable for organisations looking to strengthen their brand profile, lead complex engagement initiatives, or build internal communications capability.

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a commercially astute Senior Leader with extensive experience guiding enterprise transformation, operational redesign, and organisational change across highly regulated environments.

This candidate brings a proven track record of strengthening organisational resilience, uplifting risk maturity, and managing complex merger integrations. Trusted by executives and senior leadership teams alike, they offer a powerful combination of strategic vision and tactical execution to drive long-term business value:

STRATEGY & ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION: Expert in designing and executing modern operating models, managing complex merger integrations, and leading continuous improvement programmes that align operational activity with overarching business strategy.
GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE: Highly skilled in developing robust risk management frameworks, strengthening internal controls, and fostering strong risk cultures. Proven ability to navigate strict regulatory landscapes while maintaining uninterrupted business operations.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & LENDING DISCIPLINE: Deep expertise in credit risk and assessment, portfolio risk management, and lending value chain optimisation for both commercial and consumer portfolios.
CHANGE ADOPTION & LEADERSHIP: A collaborative and inspiring leader with a strong history of coaching high-performing, geographically dispersed teams through significant organisational change, building capability, and reducing key-person dependencies.
STAKEHOLDER INFLUENCE & ADVISORY: A trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and executive teams, providing data-driven, evidence-based insights to support high-stakes decision-making and operational resilience.

Bringing a disciplined, solution-oriented approach to complex environments, this professional is ideal for organisations seeking senior leadership to drive business transformation, elevate governance standards, and optimise daily operations.

Davies Stewart is currently featuring a Senior People & Culture Leader with experience partnering with management teams across professional services, government, health, aged care, disability, engineering, and regulated environments.

This candidate brings a practical, human-centred approach to HR, offering experience across foundational P&C strategy, employee relations, and organisational development:

P&C ADVISORY & STRATEGY: Experienced in partnering with senior management to support workforce planning, capability development, and day-to-day HR operations.
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & COMPLIANCE: Practical background in managing employee relations matters, workplace investigations, Enterprise Agreement negotiations, and regulatory compliance.
ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Skilled in supporting teams through organisational change, leadership development, and capability mapping during growth or regulatory transitions.
TALENT & HR OPERATIONS: Hands-on experience across recruitment, performance management frameworks, and end-to-end employee lifecycle management.
PROCESS & HR SYSTEMS: Background in implementing HRIS solutions, developing policy frameworks, and improving HR reporting capabilities.

An adaptable HR professional suitable for organisations looking to strengthen their internal People & Culture function or navigate structural change.

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly accomplished Strategic Engagement and International Relations Leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering high-profile government initiatives, diplomatic programs, major events, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

This exceptional professional serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives, ministers, and international dignitaries, offering a rare blend of cultural intelligence, political awareness, and elite operational capability:

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY: Proven track record leading diplomatic relations, strict protocol, and international engagement programs for the Government of South Australia.
HIGH-STAKES STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT: Expert at building highly collaborative strategic partnerships across government agencies, industry bodies, community groups, and international stakeholders.
MAJOR EVENTS & ACTIVATIONS: Extensive experience directing complex event planning and high-profile activations.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS & COMPLIANCE: A sophisticated communicator recognised for navigating politically sensitive, highly regulated environments and ensuring seamless protocol execution with global dignitaries.
PROJECT & PROGRAM DELIVERY: A disciplined leader skilled at translating complex state and international objectives into practical, high-impact community and commercial outcomes.

Bringing corporate composure and world-class diplomatic rigour, this executive offers the senior-level capability required to elevate your organisation's public profile, manage critical partnerships, and lead large-scale strategic initiatives.

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly accomplished Executive Program Director with a distinguished track record of leading strategy, large-scale transformation, and high-level industry engagement across the Defence, Government, and Not-for-Profit sectors.

This strategic executive offers a premium combination of commercial acumen, financial rigour, and diplomatic capability, making them an exceptional asset for organisations navigating highly regulated, complex, and politically sensitive environments:

ORGANISATIONAL TRANSFORMATION & GROWTH: Proven success leading major organizational turnarounds, including transitioning a state-focused industry body into a financially sustainable national entity with significantly diversified income streams.
DEFENCE & GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT: A trusted advisor who has successfully positioned peak industry bodies as key strategic partners to government. Deeply experienced in influencing federal and commonwealth supply chain strategies to expand sovereign industry participation.
GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE: Extensive experience strengthening corporate governance, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks, including delivering robust governance and cultural engagement frameworks across complex sectors.
STAKEHOLDER & PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Highly skilled at building national advocacy, managing high-value cross-sector partnerships, and uniting diverse industry stakeholders behind shared commercial and strategic objectives.
PROCUREMENT & COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT: Strong background in complex procurement, supply chain strategy, and change management to ensure long-term value creation and operational excellence.

Recognised for driving immediate commercial outcomes and building high-performing, resilient structures, this executive leader offers the senior-level vision and tactical expertise required to deliver lasting impact to your board or executive team.

Davies Stewart is proud to represent an accomplished Operations and People Leader with extensive experience directing high-performing teams across government, financial services, superannuation, investments, and other highly regulated environments.

This versatile professional offers a sophisticated blend of strategic vision and operational excellence, making them an invaluable asset for organisations looking to elevate their service delivery frameworks, mitigate risk, and drive meaningful business transformation:

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT: An inspirational leader with a proven track record of building, mentoring, and maintaining highly engaged, high-performing teams in fast-paced corporate settings.
OPERATIONS & SERVICE DELIVERY: Extensive experience managing complex operational ecosystems, ensuring seamless day-to-day delivery while maintaining strict alignment with key performance metrics.
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE & COMPLAINTS MANAGEMENT: A dedicated champion for the customer journey, expert at designing proactive CX initiatives and managing escalation pathways to turn complaints into positive engagement opportunities.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & ALIGNMENT: Highly skilled at navigating multi-party corporate and public sector environments, bridging the gap between frontline execution and executive leadership.
RISK, COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE: Deeply experienced in highly regulated industries, ensuring all operational workflows adhere to rigorous corporate governance, legislative standards, and risk management compliance.
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT & CHANGE LEADERSHIP: A proactive change agent with a history of identifying process bottlenecks and successfully implementing strategic improvements to enhance organisational capability.

Professional, adaptable, and deeply customer-focused, this candidate brings the senior-level authority and commercial rigour required to deliver exceptional outcomes for your customers, employees, and the broader business.

Davies Stewart is proud to feature a highly adaptable and technically astute B2B Account Manager with a comprehensive background in IT operations, customer experience, and strategic relationship management.

This professional offers a sophisticated blend of technical literacy and commercial acumen, with a proven track record of bridging the gap between complex technology infrastructure and frontline business needs:

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT & GROWTH: Extensive experience serving as the primary liaison for key enterprise clients, ensuring high retention through effective upselling, cross-selling, and a deep understanding of client roadmaps.
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Holds a CCNA1 in Networking and is currently completing a Bachelor of Information Technology (Completing 2027). Proficient in Azure Active Directory, Microsoft 365 administration, and endpoint management within highly regulated environments.
PRODUCT & AGILE LEADERSHIP: Skilled in Agile/SCRUM methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and facilitating user story creation to align product features with client requirements.
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Proven success in optimising multi-channel ticketing systems and developing knowledge bases that reduce customer friction and improve self-service efficiency.
STRATEGIC STAKEHOLDER ALIGNMENT: A collaborative leader experienced in partnering with engineering, design, and sales teams to translate technical data into meaningful business insights for senior management.

With a background spanning global SaaS environments and large-scale public sector infrastructure, this candidate brings a disciplined, "people-first" approach to technology. They are an ideal fit for South Australian organisations looking for a result-oriented leader to drive digital adoption and strengthen B2B partnerships.

At Davies Stewart Consulting, we believe securing the right talent should be intentional, not incidental.

Our reputation as a leading South Australian recruitment consultancy is built on a rigorous, people-first methodology. The candidates featured on this page represent high-calibre professionals who have been pre-screened, interviewed, and thoroughly evaluated by our senior recruitment team for active market placement.

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