Elaine Huang

Experience

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  H&R Block

  Mar 2010 - Oct 2010

  Tax Consultant (Part time)
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  A-Sonic Logistics (Australia) Pty ltd

  Sept 2010 - Mar 2012

  Assistant Accountant
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  UBI (Australia) Logistics Pty ltd

  Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

  Business Analyst
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  Moyes Yong & Co Pty Ltd

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2016

  Business Service Intermediate
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  Whale Logistics (Australia) Pty Ltd

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2023

  As Financial Controller at Whale Logistics, I was key in scaling the business while maintaining financial integrity and efficiency. I led financial strategy, governance, and risk management while leading automation projects that streamlined financial operations, reduced costs, and enhanced profitability. My expertise in treasury management, budgeting, and financial forecasting helped secure funding, drive cost efficiencies, and optimise business performance. As part of the executive team, I worked closely with stakeholders to position finance as a core driver of business strategy.Key Achievements:• Drove significant revenue growth, implementing financial strategies that supported long-term business expansion while maintaining cost efficiency.• Increased EBITDA through automation and strategic cost controls, enhancing overall profitability and financial performance.• Secured a multi-million-dollar financing facility, successfully negotiating funding for business growth and operational scaling.• Optimised working capital, improving AR processes to enhance cash flow and reduce financing costs.• Implemented AP automation, reducing processing costs and improving financial control with a short payback period.• Maintained budget variance within a controlled range, ensuring financial stability despite external economic challenges.• Achieved high customer satisfaction in AR solutions, improving onboarding and collection processes to enhance client experience and cash flow efficiency.• Earned top financial control ratings during business valuation, reinforcing best-in-class governance and financial oversight. Show less

  • Financial Controller

    Jun 2018 - Oct 2023

  • Finance Manager

    Apr 2016 - Jun 2018
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  Bradnam's Windows & Doors

  Oct 2023 - now

  Commercial Manager

  As Commercial Manager at Bradnam’s Windows & Doors, I drive financial strategy, business transformation, and operational excellence across multiple branches. By leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, I provide critical insights to the executive team, aligning financial goals with commercial objectives. I have repositioned finance as a strategic business partner, enabling data-driven decision-making and optimising financial operations through automation and process improvements. My work extends to M&A financial integration, ESG reporting, and capital management to ensure long-term financial sustainability.Key Achievements:• Enhanced financial visibility by overhauling the monthly Group Pack, modernising reporting frameworks, and integrating real-time dashboards for executive decision-making.• Reduced reporting preparation time, streamlining processes and automating data consolidation for faster access to key financial insights.• Developed an advanced ROI model, enabling strategic capital allocation by identifying high-value projects.• Identified significant system-driven cost savings by driving automation initiatives with a rapid payback period.• Strengthened governance and compliance, implementing new financial frameworks that standardised reporting procedures across all branches.• Led ESG reporting initiatives, delivering a comprehensive framework within a tight deadline to meet sustainability and compliance requirements. Show less