Melissa Jarmyn

Experience

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  Bardrill Corporation Ltd

  Apr 2001 - Oct 2006

  Finance & Admin Manager

  Maintenance of company accounts, including all bank reconciliations, electronic paymentsprovision of financial reports, including reporting to Directors on a weekly and monthly basisProcessed payroll for over 100 employees weekly, including both salary and hourly paidMaintenance and provision of cost variance analysis reports for Finance Director Preparation of statutory returns, including work cover, payroll tax and BAS/IASBalance sheet reconciliations prepared for external AccountantWorked with external Auditors in preparation of annual audit Show less

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  Xceptional Recruitment

  Dec 2006 - Dec 2007

  Finance Manager

  Preparation of management accounts, including variance analysis and commentaryMonth-end reporting, budgeting and forecastingSystems management and improvementsAssisting with cost reviews and controlsLodgement of BAS and IAS statementsStatutory reporting requirementsMonthly reporting to DirectorsUse of MYOB and MS ExcelPayroll management for 200+ employees

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  Youtopian Group

  Jan 2008 - Sept 2011

  Finance Manager

  Preparation of Company accounts for audit in conjunction with external AuditorsTransactional and management accounting, including budgeting and cash flowsProvision of financial accounting services for SME’s of up to $20 million per annum turnoverPreparation and delivery of monthly financial reports to Directors and Board Members Systems audit, analysis and improvement BAS lodgement, internal audit implementation

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  Better Business Basics

  Sept 2011 - May 2014

  Financial Controller/Technical Project Manager

  • Managed and developed a team of 14, overseeing client management, consulting, and troubleshooting.• Prepared statutory and monthly management reports, including board report packs.• Facilitated projects, troubleshooting existing environments, and implementing organizational changes for efficiency.• Conducted systems audits, selected software, or developed bespoke systems to meet organizational needs.• Provided cash flow forecasting, annual budgets, and technical advice to staff nationally Show less

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  Royal HaskoningDHV

  May 2014 - Sept 2017

  Financial Controller Australia

  • Managed a team of five, overseeing Financial & Management Accounting, including Balance sheet ownership and quarterly consolidated group reporting.• Prepared monthly forecasts and reviewed variances with the local management team.• Partnered with 32 project managers nationally, providing project finance support.• Owned the Annual Budget process and quarterly forecasts.• Assessed project performance, viability, and profitability, managing risk and international tax considerations.• Supported strategic planning and implementation for the local management team.• Managed Treasury, Cash flow forecasting, and relationships with banking partners and internal auditors.Achievements• Increased billable hours by 8.5% through service improvement initiatives.• Implemented a new ERP system, achieving 'go live' within the specified timeframe and reducing month-end reporting time by 21 days.• Improved project results by 250% in the first 12 months through self-service monthly forecasting and process improvements. Show less

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  Tquila ANZ

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2022

  Spearheaded the company’s financial strategy during critical growth phases, leading to the acquisition by Publicis Sapient.Managed all aspects of finance, operations, legal, and risk management, positioning Tquila ANZ as a leader in multi-cloud Salesforce services.Successfully drove process improvements and implemented new financial systems, leading to a significant improvement in financial performance within the first year of new initiatives.Directed successful fundraising rounds that met aggressive revenue targets, contributing significantly to the company's eventual acquisition.Introduced innovations such as AI tools to enhance productivity and launched best practices for remote work management in alignment with ISO27001 standards. Show less • Served as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic, analytical, and regulatory support.• Formulated and executed financial strategies supporting company growth phases.• Ensured adherence to corporate and legal financial governance requirements.• Led Finance, Operations, HR & Legal departments, providing guidance and development.• Managed overall Financial & Risk management operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.• Identified commercial opportunities to enhance business performance.• Streamlined processes, systems, and controls to support growth and profitability.Achievements• Led successful legal and financial due diligence, resulting in a seamless acquisition.• Secured multiple fundraising rounds to support aggressive revenue targets and acquisition goals.• Migrated to new financial software, implementing best practices for optimal reporting and user experience. Show less

  • Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2022

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Oct 2017 - Apr 2022
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  Publicis Sapient

  Jan 2023 - now

  Director of Finance/ CFO/COO

  Leading integration of Tquila ANZ’s operations into Publicis Sapient, ensuring seamless transition of people, processes, and systems.Responsible for day-to-day operations of Publicis Sapient Salesforce Practice (PSSP) as Tquila ANZ is integrated into Publicis Sapient Australia.Managing budget, personnel, and client relationships while fostering cross-functional collaboration.Continuing to develop operational and financial strategies aimed at improving efficiency, reducing costs, and scaling operations within a global Salesforce partner ecosystem.Supporting our delivery team through the transition period and identifying new opportunities for collaboration across the Publicis Sapient group.Collaborating closely with sales and delivery teams to drive revenue growth and ensure alignment with both local and global organizational goals. Show less