Experience

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  Westpac New Zealand

  • New Zealand

  • Head of Finance Operarions

    • Sep 2021 - Present
    • New Zealand

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  Sistema Plastics Limited

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Head of Projects

    • Mar 2020 - Aug 2021
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  Sistema Plastics

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Finance Projects - Contractor

    • Mar 2018 - Mar 2020
    • Auckland, New Zealand

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  Metro Performance Glass

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Group Financial Controller

    • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Group Financial Controller responsible for the Financial Accounting of the NZ business including;Accounting, Treasury, Internal Control, External Audit, Group Reporting, Statutory/Regulatory Reporting, Taxation, Cashflow and Working Capital Management and Audit & Risk Committee. Also responsible for support functions; Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll & Fixed Assets. Team of 9.

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  Goodman Fielder

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Financial Controller

    • Apr 2007 - Dec 2015
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    To provide accurate & timely financial and management reporting, maintenance of the General Ledger & a focus on internal controls • Ensure the highest level of integrity in all accounting & financial reporting processes• Annual budget process & quarterly forecasts (Consolidation, review & OPEX)• Ensure the reporting systems and KPIs support overall company objectives• Implementation of SAP • Treasury Management for NZ business• Plan prioritise and set objectives for the Finance team with clear expectations & support (4 Direct Reports, total team 22)• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, General Ledger reporting & basic tax accounting• Develop & maintain working relationships with other functional areas of the Company & external parties

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  ANZ

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Finance Manager

    • Oct 2005 - Mar 2007
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    • To provide financial and management reporting on a monthly basis by analysing results, KPI’s and variance analysis. • Provide budgeting and forecasting models to align strategic recommendations & revenue growth initiatives.• Product & initiative reporting & recommendations• Balance Sheet Management• Ad-hoc analysis on new products• Alignment of reporting internally and with National Bank• Responsible for compliance and governance functions for the finance business.• Project reporting• Continuous improvement to reporting & improving of current processes• Leading a team of finance professionals and ensuring best practice & high levels of staff satisfaction (4 direct reports)

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  Esanda Fleet Partners

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Finance Manager

    • May 2004 - Oct 2005
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    • To provide accurate, timely and relevant financial accounts and commentary by analysing operations and business drivers and identifying issues and emerging trends.• Provide budgeting and forecasting models to develop strategic recommendations to contribute to profitable growth in the business.• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, Taxation, Audit & Reporting• Responsible for compliance and governance functions for the finance business.• Being on the leadership team within the organisation and involved in strategy, goal setting and solving business issues.• Leading a team of motivated, competent and well trained employees by providing feedback, and fostering co-operation across the company and taking corrective action where appropriate (4 direct report, total team 16)