John Bayas
About John Bayas
John Bayas is a Finance Manager specializing in procure-to-pay processes at Brookfield Asset Management in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in both private sector and educational institutions.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
John Bayas is currently serving as the Finance Manager | Procure to Pay at Brookfield Asset Management in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. In this role, he oversees the procure-to-pay process, catering to the financial management needs of the organization. His responsibilities include managing procurement, ensuring efficient payment processes, and maintaining financial records.
Previous Experience at UNSW
From 2018 to 2021, John Bayas worked as a Finance Manager | Finance Shared Services (Purchase to Pay) at UNSW in Sydney, Australia. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing the purchase-to-pay cycle, facilitating smooth financial transactions, and implementing process improvements. His role at UNSW enhanced his expertise in financial management within an educational institution.
Roles at Lendlease
John Bayas worked at Lendlease in various capacities. From 2017 to 2018, he was a Commercial Finance Analyst on the Joint Venture Project at 60 Martin Place with LendLease and Investa. Prior to this, he served as Finance Lead (Manager) in Finance Shared Services from 2013 to 2017. Earlier, he held the position of Finance Analyst E-invoicing, Financial Management Services, from 2012 to 2013. His diverse roles at Lendlease expanded his skills in financial analysis, project management, and shared services.
Education and International Experience
John Bayas holds a Master of Professional Accounting from UNSW Australia, completed in 2009, and a Double Degree - Bachelor of International Business and Languages from the University of New England (AU), completed from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he gained international experience through an Erasmus program at Università degli Studi di Macerata in Italy in 2007. These academic achievements and international exposure have provided him with a robust understanding of global finance and business practices.
Career Beginnings and Diverse Roles
John Bayas began his career as a Project Accountant at the University of New England, Australia, from 2009 to 2010. He then served as Accounts Payable Manager at Jobs Australia Ltd from 2010 to 2011. From 2011 to 2012, he was involved in Management Accounting & Reporting at Coolmore Stud. These early roles laid the foundation for his expertise in financial management and reporting, enabling him to take on increasing responsibilities in subsequent positions.