Greg Johnson
About Greg Johnson
Greg Johnson is an Associate Director in Finance Strategy & Performance at KPMG Australia, specializing in Lean methodologies for cost reduction and process improvement. He has extensive experience in finance transformation programs and has held various roles in accounting and finance across multiple organizations, including EY and Thomson Reuters.
Work at KPMG Australia
Greg Johnson has been serving as the Associate Director in Finance Strategy & Performance at KPMG Australia since 2017. His role involves overseeing finance transformation programs and implementing strategies that enhance financial performance. Based in Sydney, he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and cost management within the organization.
Previous Experience at EY
Prior to his current position, Greg Johnson worked at EY in various capacities. He served as a Senior Management Accountant from 2011 to 2013 and later as Manager in Advisory: Finance Performance Improvement from 2013 to 2017. During his tenure, he focused on finance performance improvement and played a key role in managing finance transformation projects.
Education and Expertise
Greg Johnson has a solid educational background in accounting and project management. He studied at Deakin University, earning a Graduate Certificate of Chartered Accounting Foundations, and completed a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Additionally, he achieved the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute, enhancing his expertise in project management.
Background in Finance and Accounting
Greg Johnson has extensive experience in finance and accounting roles across various organizations. He began his career as an Accounts Payable Officer at BWM and later worked as an Accounting Assistant at Haygarth. He also held positions at Thomson Reuters as Finance Lead and Business Relationship Manager, where he managed finance functions in both London and Dubai. His diverse background includes implementing Target Operating Models and Shared Service Centres.
Specialization in Lean Methodologies
Greg Johnson specializes in applying Lean methodologies to achieve cost reduction and process improvement. His approach focuses on streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency within finance functions. He is recognized for his ability to manage major finance transformation programs and has a comprehensive understanding of both finance and non-finance functions, including HR, Procurement, and IT.