Experience

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  RD8

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • CFO

    • Aug 2018 - Present
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    RD8 is a successful fresh produce export company utilising the most efficient supply chain structure to send the highest quality New Zealand fruit to overseas buyers.RD8 Fresh Produce exports to countries and continents including Australia, China, Thailand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Europe, Russia, the Middle East, United States and Canada.It also manages farms and orchards in the Hawkes Bay and Nelsonhttps://www.rd8.co.nz/

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  BH Group

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2018
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    BH Group own a number of hospitality outlets including Ostro, Azabu, Mission Bay Pavilion, Ebisu and the Seafarers Club

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  Auckland Racing Club

  • Chief Financial Officer

    • Oct 2004 - Jan 2015

    Second in charge to the CEO responsible for the financial integrity of the business across its three core operations - racing, Event Centre and property.Development of a new strategy for the diversification of revenue from historical and declining sources to market driven, customer focused new opportunities across all facets of the business. Development of management reporting for budgets, monthly accounts and Board reporting tools that has significantly reduced time spent preparing plans and provided greater reporting and an increased analytical capability for the club.Background to the Auckland Racing Club:The Auckland Racing Club is New Zealand’s premier racing club and a major event centre. It is a not for profit entity that is structured around 3 key components, the 25 day racing events, the Ellerslie Event Centre and the development of property at the race course. It has turnover of $65m and employs 75 full time and 500 support staff.

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  Lion Co

  • Sales Planning Manager

    • Mar 2001 - Oct 2004

    Representative for the sales teams on national initiatives including channel reviews, brand performances, volume and profitability projects with the senior management team including the Managing DirectorFinancial support and advisor to Regional Director responsible for revenue of $186m and net contribution of $102m with the goals and targets of the Northern region including setting and managing regional pricing plans, inter departmental KPIs/Scorecards and reporting of regional budgeting and forecasting requirements

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  Southern Cross Health Society

  • Manager - Costing and Pricing

    • May 1999 - Mar 2001

    Providing monthly analysis of both financial and operational results of 9 hospitals, supporting hospital managers and key staff to understand and plan their individual businessesDevelopment of financial and non-financial KPIs including implementation of hospital utilization and billing system that provided key reporting and profitability data

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  Thomas Cook Group

  • Auckland

  • Financial Services Accountant

    • Mar 1996 - Mar 1999
    • Auckland

    Financial Services Analyst/Accountant reporting to General Manager Financial Services and Finance Director.

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  KPMG New Zealand

  • Auckland

  • Audit

    • Mar 1992 - Mar 1996
    • Auckland