About the author

Nicki Washburn is Head of Finance at DiJones. With over 25 years of experience, her strategic acumen drives financial growth that keeps the business safely in the black.

Nicki demonstrates her relentless drive and commitment to excellence as she maintains a razor-sharp focus on all finance functions. Her expertise spans strategic management, mergers, acquisitions, and change management, positively influencing the business. As an enthusiastic triathlete and MBA candidate, she is certainly a woman on a mission running against time.

Experience

Starting as a real estate receptionist at age 21, Nicki transitioned to bookkeeping, cementing her unmatched expertise as a sole trader for small businesses for 17 years. She made a move to real estate finance before moving to DiJones and becoming an authentic finance leader.

As an experienced financer, Nicki has an unparalleled track record in IM trust accounting, sales trust accounting, payroll, general bookkeeping, tax obligations and optimisation, business management, and cash flow management.

Achievements

Nicki has been a key contributor to the company’s growth, expanding from one office and small team to a thriving network of 20 offices with over 300 employees. A resilient super-financial controller, Nicki remains a positive influence that drives the finance team’s success.

Personal Interests

Ambitious professionally and personally, Nicki sets her athletic challenges as she works towards her triathlon, marathon, and trekking goals across Australia. Regardless of any hurdles, she is a mission-driven woman who makes every moment matter.