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August 22, 2025
Marise
Maltman
she/her/hers
Finance Transformation Executive | Interim CFO | Strategic Advisor to CFOs & Boards
Victoria
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I’m incredible at untangling complex finance challenges and turning them into practical, high-impact solutions. Over three decades, I’ve built a reputation for leading large-scale finance transformations, post-merger integrations, and digital enablement programs that deliver real commercial outcomes. At Deloitte and EY, I revitalised underperforming practices and advised major ASX-listed clients; at Workday, I led the Office of the CFO across Asia Pacific, shaping digital strategies with senior finance leaders. Today, through Alea Finance Partners, I continue to help CFOs and Boards bridge the gap between finance and technology, strengthening governance, resilience, and performance.
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Career & Personal Growth
My career goal is...
I’m focused on continuing to partner with CFOs, Boards, and executive teams to deliver complex finance transformation, operational resilience, and digital enablement programs. After 30+ years in professional services and technology leadership roles with Deloitte, EY, and Workday, and now as founder of Alea Finance Partners, my aspiration is to: Support organisations through transformation and integration, particularly in highly regulated industries such as financial services, superannuation, and utilities. Take on interim and advisory CFO roles where I can bring rigour to governance, cashflow, and commercial performance while enabling long-term value creation. Contribute to shaping the future of finance by bridging the gap between technology and business, embedding new operating models, and building capability in finance teams. Ultimately, my goal is to apply my experience to high-impact engagements where I can help leaders accelerate outcomes, restore confidence, and unlock sustainable growth.
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Contact Information
Phone
0498998663
Email
marise@alea.com.au
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Work Preference
Prefered Working Location
Melbourne
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WIP
Expertise & Skills
Primary Expertise
Finance
Secondary Expertise
Executive Leadership
Seniority Level
25 - 30 years
Key Skill
Analysis,Analytic reasoning,Assessing,Budget Planning,Business management,Coaching,Collaboration,Conceptual thinking,Cost-benefit analyzing,Creative thinking,Data analysis,Design Thinking,Finance,Financial management,Forecasting,Leadership,Management consulting,Problem solving,Program management,Project management
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