Leon Mandel

Background

About Leon Mandel

have had over 20 year’s post-qualification experience working at Financial Controller/ CFO/Finance Director Level. I have worked across many Industries ranging from Energy, Telecommunications, IT, Personal Services, Not for Profit, Medical, Importing, Property Development, manufacturing and retail. I was personally responsible for the Finance Function of these organisations, and was responsible for the re-organisation and rationalisation of the business function as well as change management. The value that I can add to business is to help the decision makers make informed choices by accurate forward planning, interpreting and communicating the company’s complex financials and foreseeing any obstacles well ahead of time. I have negotiated leases, for landlords and tenants, arranged finance and negotiated debt forgiveness for clients. I am different from other CFOs in that I have successfully run my own business, and well understand that a business’s fortunes can ebb and flow, there is no substitute for hard work and good management. Key Achievements. • Contributed to the rationalisation and profitability of business operations. • Successfully helped business identify key business drivers and process re-engineer business operations and processes. • Successfully acquit a $10Million Federal Government, as well as Export Development and R&D grants. • Negotiated the re financing of business finance. • Successfully negotiated debt reduction with ATO, State Revenue Office and Financial Institutions, saving client over in GIC fees. Areas of Expertise • Business Forecasting, preparation and maintenance of rolling budgets and forecasts. • Financial Modelling. • Management and Statutory Reporting • Board and advisory services • Financial Control / cash flow management • Finance reporting/ forecasting and sensitivity analysis. • Foreign exchange management. • Systems implementation and integration. • Corporate Governance. Summary I have built a successful Professional and Business career on being commercially savvy, pro-active and pragmatic. I pride myself on being efficient, insightful, proactive and resourceful. I believe that business success comes from astute business management