Michelle Vawdrey

A seasoned finance leader with over 18 years of experience spanning financial planning, analysis, business partnering, and leadership within high-performing teams. Michelle has demonstrated success across diverse roles, including her current position as Head of Finance at Zinfra, where she oversees strategic financial operations for a $1.2B turnover business.

Michelle excels in driving process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering impactful financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Her career is marked by leading complex projects, such as ERP implementations, contract mobilizations, and pricing negotiations, while consistently delivering value to both stakeholders and clients.

With a strong foundation in accounting and financial management, Michelle is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from Monash University. Her collaborative leadership style, commitment to excellence, and ability to navigate complex financial landscapes make her a trusted advisor and a strategic asset to her organization.

Key Strengths:

• Strategic financial analysis and advisory

• Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting

• ERP implementation and process automation

• Leadership of cross-functional finance teams

• Contract negotiation and client management

Michelle’s results-driven approach and passion for optimizing financial performance position her as a dynamic leader capable of driving sustained organizational success.