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Brett Persson is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, strategic planning, and leadership. He has held various roles, including Finance Manager, Business Consultant, and CFO, and has worked with several organizations in Auckland, New Zealand. He holds a degree in Business from The University of Auckland and has been recognized with a Power BI Top Skills certification.

Credentials

  • Power BI Top Skills
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2023
    - May, 2026

Experience

    • Group Financial Controller
      • Jan 2024 - Present

    • Business Consultant
      • Apr 2023 - Jan 2024

    • Finance Manager
      • May 2013 - Sep 2022
      • Auckland

      Role: To provide leadership to the finance team ensuring the effective delivery of financial services that meet the requirements of all ARG stakeholders, including the senior management team, partnership, Partnership Governance Board (PGB), professional services contracted by ARG and suppliers. To provide specialist financial advice and information on the environment and business operations of ARG, whilst ensuring the organisation is aware of and complies with all its financial obligations. Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, liaising with contracted NGOs and equipment suppliers. Regular data extraction and analysis and ad-hoc reporting. Leading finance team of four. Managing bank funding for major infrastructure and equipment. Negotiate and manage equipment SLAs. Equipment leasing. Responsible for capex assessment and budgeting, fixed asset management, cashflow, insurance, pricing.

    • Business Consultant
      • Jun 2012 - May 2013
      • Auckland

      Review of financial systems and reporting. Set up additional financial infrastructure and process. Provide strategic advice and feedback to Board. Attend Board meetings.

    • CFO
      • Jan 2004 - May 2012

      Full responsibility for the Finance, Accounting, Payroll and IT functions with financial oversight of multiple business units with both a local and international focus.• Member of the Senior Management Team, provided financial and strategic advisory services – reported to the Board and actively participated in meetings – prepared for audits, key liaison for external auditors• Managed 6 accounts and payroll staff (weekly payroll for over 500 temporary staff)• Managed procurement and supplier contracts for multiple areas, including IT, vehicles and tenancy• Streamlined internal systems through bespoke initiatives and prepared ‘what if’ scenarios for new business opportunities that included opening an office in Canada – closely evaluated and carried out due diligence of potential acquisitions and provided feedback and recommendations• Liaised with Business Unit Managers to fully understand their financial reporting, results and effects of pricing and volume changes, which was applied to preparing the annual budget

    • Company Accountant
      • Jan 2002 - Dec 2003

    • Company Accountant
      • Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

    • Company Accountant
      • Jun 1997 - Dec 1999

Education

  • The University of Auckland
    Business
  • Kings College Auckland
  • MIT Auckland
    Business

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