Norman Vogler Ca

Head Of Finance Business Partnering, Performance & Project Governance at Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation)

Norman Vogler has a diverse and extensive work experience in finance and accounting roles. Norman most recently worked at Synergy as the Head of Finance Business Partnering, Performance & Project Governance. In this role, they led finance business partnering, project governance, and project finance work streams. Norman was also responsible for establishing a project governance function for Synergy's renewable projects portfolio.

Before that, Norman held the position of Group Manager Finance Business Partnering and Performance at Synergy, where they led a team of eight business partners. Norman was responsible for identifying strategic initiatives, influencing strategic initiative classification and prioritization, and coordinating strategic initiative governance. Additionally, they led the finance strategy workstream and delivered revenue and profitability enhancing initiatives.

Norman's previous experience includes roles such as Finance Business Partner Manager and Financial Planning Manager at Synergy, where they established a financial planning function and transformed the planning process. Norman also worked at HelpingMinds as a Member of the Board of Directors.

Prior to their time at Synergy, Norman worked at Santos Ltd as the Manager Planning & Analysis, where they led a team and was responsible for the establishment of a high-performing corporate planning function. Norman also worked at Chevron as a Lead Business Analyst and Senior Accountant, where they played key roles in business planning, financial reporting, and financial analysis for major projects.

Norman started their career at Woodside Energy, where they held roles as Manager of Short Term Planning & Analysis, Finance Team Leader for the North West Shelf Venture, and Group Technical Accounting Advisor. Norman was responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and accounting requirements for the Woodside Group and the North West Shelf Venture.

Before their industry roles, Norman worked at KPMG Perth as an Assistant Manager.

Overall, Norman Vogler has demonstrated their expertise and leadership abilities in finance, accounting, planning, and analysis through their varied work experiences in the energy industry and with professional firms.

Norman Vogler holds a Master's degree in Economics with a focus on Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing from Berufsakademie Mannheim in Germany, which they completed from 1999 to 2002. Norman also obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting, Taxation, and Auditing from The Open University in the UK during the same period. Norman is a Chartered Accountant (CA) from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from CPA Australia.

Throughout their career, Norman has pursued further education and certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Norman completed the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2021, focusing on Organizational Leadership. In the same year, they also obtained a Certificate in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School. Norman further expanded their knowledge by completing a Certificate in Business Analytics from the University of Cambridge in 2019. Norman has also completed various short courses and certifications in areas such as Agile Foundations, Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers, Delegating Tasks to Your Team, Enhancing Your Productivity, Leadership Foundations, and Teamwork Foundations, all obtained through LinkedIn.

Norman Vogler is currently undertaking the Effective Company Director course at the Governance Institute of Australia. Norman is also a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds the GAICD designation.

Overall, Norman Vogler has a strong educational background in economics, accounting, taxation, and auditing. Norman has continued their education throughout their career, obtaining various certifications that have further enhanced their professional skills and expertise.

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