Ben Chatfield

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Financial Controller at O'CONNORS

Victoria, Australia

Overview

Ben Chatfield is a senior financial leader with over 20 years of experience across the agriculture, transport, and healthcare sectors. As a Chartered Accountant, he specializes in steering organizations through periods of growth and transformation, currently serving as the Financial Controller for OConnors, a leader in the agricultural industry.

Raised in Mildura, Ben has a deep understanding of and connection to regional communities. He has been actively involved in local sports, serving as the Treasurer and a qualified official (commissaire) for the Mildura-Coomealla Cycling Club, showcasing a clear passion for cycling and community engagement.

Unique fact: Ben is not just a supporter but a qualified official in the sport of cycling.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Agricultural Finance
As the Financial Controller for agricultural market leader O'Connors, he has deep expertise in the financial dynamics of this sector.
Regional Communities
His professional biography highlights he was raised in Mildura and has a deep understanding of the needs and vital role of regional communities.
Community Cycling
He has served as Treasurer and as a qualified official for the Mildura-Coomealla Cycling Club, indicating a significant personal interest in the sport.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Financial Controller at O'CONNORS
11-2023 - 1-2025
Chief Corporate Officer at Sunraysia Community Health Services
12-2014 - 9-2023
Chief Financial Officer at GTS Freight Management
10-2014
Company Director at MADEC
5-2013 - 12-2014
Financial Controller at Rocky Lamattina & Sons Pty Ltd

Education

2015 - 2015
Australian Company Directors Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors
Chartered Accountant from ICAA

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Exp : 12 Location : Victoria, Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Financial Controller at O'CONNORS
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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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