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Nikul Kumar is a seasoned finance professional with 20+ years of experience in financial accounting, auditing, and financial analysis. He has held various roles in finance management, including Financial Controller and Senior Finance Manager at Fisher & Paykel Appliances. He is also a qualified chartered accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland.

Experience

    • New Zealand
    • Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Financial Controller - Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Procurement
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • Senior Finance Manager - Planning & Performance
      • Aug 2020 - Apr 2022

      - Preparation and analysis of the Consolidated Group annual budget and monthly forecast - Coordination of budgeting and forecasting across the Group to drive business performance- Development of financial systems and structures that support the business in lifting net margin performance, driving strong alignment and execution within Business Units (BU) e.g. Power BI Dashboards, KPI reporting etc. - Provide effective leadership and commercial value through financial planning and analysis to the Board, Executive management team and BU Management teams, requiring an intrinsic understanding of the commercial environment that the business operates in- Mentoring and Coaching staff

    • Senior Finance Manager - Reporting & Analysis
      • May 2017 - Aug 2020

      - Reviewing and analysing monthly consolidated financial performance- Providing commercial insights to understand root cause analysis and drive growth- Financial Modelling and End to End Profitability reporting- Preparation of CFO report and operational reports to the Board- Mentoring and Coaching staff

    • Senior Financial Accountant
      • Jan 2016 - May 2017

      - Financial and Management Accounting & Reporting- Preparation, Review and Analysis of monthly results- Preparation, Review and Analysis of Budgets & Forecasts- Presenting Business unit performance and Budgets/Forecast to the Executive Team- Maintaining Pricing, and Transfer pricing - Margin insights and analysis

    • Financial Accountant
      • Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

      Financial Accounting

    • Auditor
      • Feb 2010 - Dec 2013
      • Auckland

      External Audit, Internal Audit, Review Engagements and Risk Advisory experience across various sectors like:• Manufacturing, • Distributors, • Retail Companies, • Service Organisations, • Not for Profit Organisations, • Distributor and Software developers, and • Finance Companies.

  • BDO in Australia
    • Melbourne, Australia
    • Auditor
      • Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
      • Melbourne, Australia

      3 months secondment to Melbourne for recognition of high performance. Audit clients included a large electrical and contracting company, motor vehicle dealership, retail business, and manufacturing company.

    • Projectionist
      • Mar 2007 - Feb 2010
      • Auckland

Education

  • 2010 - 2013
    New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA)
  • 2006 - 2009
    The University of Auckland
    Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting, Taxation, Finance
  • 2001 - 2005
    Westlake Boys High School

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