Sheetal SHAH

Experience

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  PwC

  Jan 1996 - Aug 1999

  Senior Accountant
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  Shell

  Aug 1999 - Dec 2002

  • Business Manager (Asia Pacific)

    Sept 2000 - Dec 2002

  • Management Accountant

    Aug 1999 - Sept 2000
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  Department of Transport

  Jan 2003 - May 2007

  Senior Advisor
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  KPMG UK

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2009

  Advisor (Australian - Equivalent Manager)
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  VicTrack

  Nov 2009 - Sept 2010

  Manager, Property Administration
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  Public Transport Victoria

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2013

  Senior Commercial Advisor
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  Department of Economic development, Jobs, Transport & Resources

  Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

  Senior Financial Advisor
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  Rail Projects Victoria

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

  Manager Reporting
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  North East Link Project

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2020

  Manager, Governance & Reporting

  MTIA is responsible for overseeing the State’s transport infrastructure programs including the NorthEast Link Project (NELP), Level Crossing Removal, Metro Tunnel, Major Roads Project Victoria, and Western Distributor. • Developed, managed, and maintained the reporting framework for Rail Project Victoria (RPV)’s $11BN Metro Tunnel project and for VIC’s largest infrastructure project - the $15.87BN NorthEast Link Project (NELP):− Delivered critical analysis and consulted actively with cross-functional leaders to design and develop the reporting program and structure, approved by the NELP leadership team− Embedded streamlined monthly Management and Board reporting processes to deliver insightful analytics across 14 multidisciplinary teams and 6 work packages • Embedded good governance across the organisation, leading the development of the NELP Corporate Plan in line with the project lifecycle, mapping strategic goals, milestones, and success measures:− Authored high-quality cabinet submissions and parliamentary briefings on project progress and risks, engaging actively with governance committees to collate insights• Nurtured positive and productive partnerships with multiple government agencies and delivery partners and represented MTIA at media events and Public Accounts and Estimates Committee Hearings Show less

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  Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions

  Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  Manager Finance and HR

  The Department of Jobs, Precincts, and Regions (DJPR) established the Jobs Victoria and Working for Victoria programs to create jobs and connect Victorians to employment pathways to offset rising unemployment. • Partnered with the Executive team to develop clear strategic plans and build bottom-up program budgets for two new strategic initiatives valuing $87.5M and $619.M:− Developed agile operating models and workforce plans, enabling rapid scale-up to 160 FTEs− Contributed to the exponential growth of Jobs Victoria as a revenue-generating entity, leading to the program being established as a BAU division within DJPR• Developed and led a motivated team of Finance, Procurement, and HR professional cultivating a culture of exceptional customer service and actively building capability to position Finance & HR as trusted business partners to cross-functional teams:• Worked collaboratively with DJPR Corporate functions to leverage shared services and align business planning, budgeting, and reporting frameworks, and funding requests with State government cycles• Delivered high-quality reporting and analytics to stakeholders across the organisation, actively building financial literacy and facilitating data-driven decision-making at all levels• Provided commercial analytics and expert technical advice to optimise Procurement decisions and negotiations and drive continuous improvement in value for money from contract partners and suppliers Show less

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  Breakthrough Victoria

  Jun 2021 - May 2022

  Director Finance

  Breakthrough Victoria was formed in 2021, as a wholly government-owned commercial enterprise, to administer the Breakthrough Victoria fund; a $2BN investment over 10 years to invest in translational research, innovation, and commercialisation initiatives within Victoria to create jobs and accelerate economic growth. • Developed and managed the Finance function within an agile, high-growth start-up environment:− Mobilised a high-performing team of 5 direct reports, onboarding talent and providing active coaching and development to build business partnering capability and foster a cohesive team culture• Partnered with Executive Leadership Team to develop commercial strategy, operating model, budgets, and corporate governance framework to establish Breakthrough Victoria as a stand-alone entity • Developed the organisational reporting framework and business intelligence suite, providing insightful analytics to the Executive Leadership Team and Board to influence data-driven decision-making• Project managed the implementation of cloud-based accounting software, partnering with the vendor to translate business requirements, map processes, and optimise automation capabilities to improve process efficiency and financial controls Show less

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  Business Council of Australia

  May 2022 - May 2023

  Director Finance ｜ Head of Operations

  BCA is a member-based organisation bringing together the expertise of Australia’s Chief Executives and industry representatives to shape public policy, support economic growth, and influence social progress.• Led a program of business transformation across Finance, IT, HR, and Operations (3 interstate offices) implementing robust governance frameworks, transforming the quality of reporting and analytics, and driving system and process improvement to optimise service quality and efficiency• Partnered with the Chief Executive Officer to deliver BCA’s annual budget and develop the organisational performance and reporting framework:− Transformed the quality of reporting and analytics, synthesising data and insights from internal and external sources to deliver insightful business intelligence and enable data-driven decision-making• Managed all internal and external reporting obligations, preparing Board reports and papers and compiling the BCA Annual Financial Report, liaising with auditors to ensure compliance• Provided leadership, development, and direction to a nationally dispersed, cross-functional team (40 FTEs), actively engaging staff in change and providing coaching and education to build capability at all levels Show less

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  Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission

  Jun 2023 - Sept 2023

  Interim Consultant

  I led the finance and governance team during financial year end, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, mitigating risks, and ensuring key outcomes were delivered within timelines.Key part of my role also included preparation of performance reports to the Board and Audit and Risk Committee for decision making purposes. Prior to completion of contract, I recommended key business process improvements to slimline transaction processing and improve efficiencies in the finance team.

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  Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission

  Dec 2023 - now

  Director Operations & Services