Sudha Manian

Experience

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  Metropolitan Association Towards Community Housing (MATCH) and 4Walls

  May 2008 - Aug 2009

  Finance Manager
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  The Australian Lung Foundation

  Dec 2010 - Mar 2011

  Finance Manager
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  DHI

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2013

  Finance Manager
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  PoolWerx Corporation Pty Ltd

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Finance Manager
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  Autism Queensland Limited

  Jul 2014 - May 2021

  Initially engaged as Finance Manager to assist the then-CFO with implementation of a NetSuite and to update all necessary workflows and process documents. Subsequently promoted to Financial Controller, then CFO and Company Secretary, reporting to the CEO on delivering an efficient, compliant financial department as well as leading the IT group to deliver reliable IT services and improve system capabilities. Key outcomes during this time include growing revenue 15%, leading numerous growth projects including the acquisition of property and opening of a new school, reducing overhead costs by 25% and ensuring the sustainability of services in the NDIS environment, undertaking cost-control measures including process improvement and digitalization. I drove digital transformation for the organisation, providing a total review of the current state, including a blueprint and future strategy for a modern CRM. Critically, I also steered the organisation through pandemic-related uncertainties, securing Job Keeper payments to maintain service levels during lockdown periods and supporting service redesign. I also led the IT team through the response and transition to work from home, including deployment of hardware and software. Show less

  • Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary

    Jan 2018 - May 2021

  • Financial Controller

    Jul 2014 - Dec 2017
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  RSPCA Queensland

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Head of Finance

  I took on a contract role as interim Head of Finance to assist and manage completion of audit and other year-end activities while providing overall leadership across financial management, governance and compliance. In a short timeframe, I improved efficiency and integrity across financial operations, halving month-end reporting and implementing robust and pragmatic budget forecasts. I uplifted EVP and engagement through improved superannuation benefits and returns, and improved retention by assisting employees in achieving career objectives and adding key staff to deliver on process improvement projects Show less

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  Argyle Housing

  Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

  General Manager, Asset Management and Growth

  ppointed to a newly created role with the non-profit to initiate and oversee the delivery of development projects ultimately growing housing stock and fulfilling the organisation’s mission. This position requires me to engage constantly with external stakeholders, including Griffith Council, grant offices (Department of Communities and Justice), National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) and Banks.I have also used my skills as a CFO to overhaul the organisation’s financial reporting, developing detailed 18-month rolling cash-flow reports to improve management and control. I increased housing stock by 70%, bydriving the approval of 3 growth projects totalling $6M, and continue to deliver further increases in housing stock via end-to-end leadership of tender submissions, winning a 7-figure tender within 2 months of arrival, I secured Board approval on 2 other development projects, further increasing housing stock, and facilitating the development of a Community Hub in the Griffin Green Project Show less

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  Property Gateway Australia

  Aug 2022 - now

  Chief Executive Officer