Peter Lynch

Background

About Peter Lynch

I am a dedicated and professional Financial Controller | Group Finance Manager | Management Accountant with over 15 years’ experience across Retail, Wholesale and Manufacturing industries. A solid background in financial, cost and management accounting. Current role - Group Finance Manager - Paramount Liquor. Experienced in; • Leading a team of 5 accountants in the preparation of monthly financial and management reports. • Managing the Accounts team • Hands on in preparing and posting monthly journals for accruals, prepayments, depreciation and payroll. • Balance Sheet reconciliation management. • Cash flow analysis and reporting. • Presentation of monthly / yearly financial results to senior management. • Business partnering with a broad range of stakeholders in developing improvement strategies. • Engaging stakeholders in preparing budgets, forecasts and 5-year Strategic Plans. • Preparation and lodgment of FBT, PAYG, Payroll Tax and GST. • Commercial guidance and support with key stakeholders. • Preparing commercial analytics through dashboard reporting. • Financial modelling on cost reduction opportunities. • Develop business processes and policies for robust financial governance. • Collaborate with external auditors in completing year end audits. My strengths lie in being adaptable, organized, self-motivated and the willingness to learn from my team and peers. I am comfortable working autonomously, or within a team to achieve goals. To be successful in this role I have demonstrated honesty and integrity. Being transparent, giving confidence in the results I present. I am passionate about building strong business partnerships at all levels, giving guidance and support, optimizing continuous improvement. I achieve this through empowerment, communication, and collaboration. My strong written and communication skills are proven in preparing and presenting management reports to all levels of management. Expertise at: Budgeting, Forecasting, Cash flow, Monthly Reports, Costings, Commercial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Collaborative Problem Solving, Analytical, Modelling, Microsoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Deadlines, Clear Communication, Initiative, Self Motivated, Continuous Improvement, Team work, Autonomously, GST, FBT, Payroll Tax, PAYG, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Business Partnering, Continuous Learning, Process Development, Auditors, ASX, Advice, Account Reconciliation, Business Strategy, Consolidation, Financial Statements, Leadership