Experience

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  Neurological Foundation of New Zealand

  • New Zealand
  • Research Services
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Head Of Support Services

    • May 2022 - Present

    Leading a team of 4 towards supporting both the internal organisation and the donors.Finance - Month-end, Budgeting, ForecastingOperations - guiding the H&S | Property Management | IT&TBanking & Investment Management - in particular portfolio managementCompliance - organisational compliance through ComplyWith, Charity Services, Stats NZ etcGovernance - Council Secretary and Governance meetingAnd working with the Leadership Team to drive the organisation forward

  • Head Of Finance

    • Jan 2022 - May 2022

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  Donaldson Brown

  • Auckland

  • Head Of Finance

    • Oct 2019 - Jan 2022
    • Auckland

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  Property Council New Zealand

  • New Zealand
  • Non-profit Organization Management
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Head Of Corporate Services

    • Feb 2018 - Sep 2019

    During 2017 the business went through a complete organisational review with the goal of increasing it effectiveness amongst it members, volunteers and staff.Further staff were added to fill the gaps that had been stop-gaped over the previous years, and a slimmed down Leadership Team of 4 was established to improve this going forward - of which Head of Corporate Services was 1, along with Head of Advocacy and Head of Membership & Commercial Services, and the CE.During 2018 the CE also resigned and we went through the period of searching for a new CE and the Leadership Team was doing the majority of the decision making and leadership.The role now encompasses management of 4 staff - PA/Office Manager, Graphics Designer, Finance Assistant and Membership Communications, as well as all the established finance roles and tasks as outlined in the previous roles.Between Nov 18 and Mar 19 I also took on the role of Acting Head of Membership & Commercial Services team while the incumbent was on Parental Leave.

  • Director of Finance & Research

    • Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

    In addition to the below, this change in title reflected a minor change within the organisation.The Research function moved under my control, which involved 1 FT staff member who was responsible for multiple research publications each year, as well as various other publications produced by the organisation.The role continued as part of the Leadership Team of 6 to help guide the organisation through a growth phase.Between 2013 and 2018 the turn-over of the business doubled and staff count increased 25%

  • Finance & Operations Controller

    • Jul 2011 - Dec 2015

    • Monthly Management Accounts• Board Reporting and Attendance of National Council Meetings• Payroll Processing and HR Management• Branch Financial Reports• Annual Audit Management• IRD Returns• Staff Management for 1 FT Research Analyst• Budgeting and Forecasting• Numerous Ad hoc projects working amongst small teams to advance organisational priorities • Refreshed National Council Reporting to include “Dashboard” for quick reference• Project managed new IT systems upgrade for all core systems. Installed integrated MYOB EXO, bespoke Event Management system, and Website• Improve branch reporting through consultation and Alchemex Reporting Tool

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  New Zealand Golf

  • Takapuna, Auckland

  • Finance & Operations Manager

    • Sep 2009 - Jul 2011
    • Takapuna, Auckland

    New Zealand Golf is the governing body for golf in New Zealand. Its primary responsibility is to develop and grow the game of golf throughout New Zealand, assisting its Districts and Clubs to increase player numbers, hold tournaments and develop talent.• Management of monthly and annual accounts• Annual/Monthly budgeting, cashflow, forecasting• Enhancing operating systems and policies• Review and maintain IT systems & processes• Payroll processing & effective HR management• Maintain relationships with 15 Districts and 400 clubs, along with key suppliers and other external bodies• Effectively understand the entire business• Manage 1 F/T Staff member• Made significant expenditure saving across the business through rationalization and new deals• Streamlined Budget and Forecasting processing across the organisation• Manage annual Audit and relationship with Auditors• Project management and investigation of purchasing system initiative• Implement on-line levy system for golf clubs• Simplified Board reporting to make it easier to understand but also more relevant

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  Outdoor ID

  • Owner

    • Jul 2005 - Jul 2011

    We are an e-commerce company selling ID products targetted at active/sporting people in New Zealand & Australia through our websites.This was a start-up company for me back in 2005 when I developed the idea for the NZ and Aus markets. It grew into a nice little online business but other commitments held back further growth so we decided to exit and sell the business which we have done in 2011.

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  Kaffee Espresso/Office Coffee Supplies

  • Finance Manager

    • May 2009 - Aug 2009

    • Manage the Finance & Administration function of the businesses• Learn and implement efficiencies where applicable• Investigate and implement a new ‘whole of business’ IT system• Supervision and management of 4 staff• Work with the Owner/MD to learn the business and take over some responsibilities• Complete month-End processes and reporting• Undertake Accounts Receivable collections for 500+ customers

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  New Zealand Football

  • New Zealand
  • Spectator Sports
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Finance Director (for FIFA U17 Women's World Cup 2008)

    • Mar 2008 - Feb 2009

    This position was a continuation of my role with New Zealand Football. Working with FIFA and New Zealand Football on an event like this was an experience not to be missed.• Financial Management of $7M tournament• Instigate financial processes, functions, reporting from near scratch• Regular Budgeting & Forecast Reviews and analysis • Part of Senior Management team of 8• Work with multiple interested parties including NZ Football internally and FIFA externally• Monthly financial reporting to internal Managers, External Parties, NZ Football Board and Sub-Committees • Manage 1 PT staff member while completing functions from Data Entry to Accounts Receivable to Reporting• Develop RFP for IT&T area of the tournament, work through appointment of supplier and become ‘quasi’ IT&T Manager for the Event.

  • Financial Accountant

    • Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

    New Zealand Football is the governing body for Football in New Zealand. Its focus is on developing the game in New Zealand through it Associations, growing a playing base and ensuring its high performance teams achieve consistent results internationally. • Work with established finance team of 2• Learn financial functions to become backup for Business Manager and other Financial Accountant• Work with departmental staff to research and prepare Annual Budgets • Assist with IT&T function• Use Financial Modeling via Excel with High Performance & Competitions Managers to assist with planning, forecasting and reporting of Events

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  Tubepack Ltd

  • Financial Controller (Contract)

    • Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

    • Learn/Take over existing functions from departing FC• Manage existing Finance team of 3• Closely manage cash-flow• Ensure smooth transition with uninterrupted information flow to previous owners/managers• Streamline processes/reporting as deemed necessary

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  Telecom New Zealand Limited, New Zealand

  • Auckland, New Zealand

  • Business Analyst

    • Jul 2005 - Dec 2005
    • Auckland, New Zealand

    Contract role where I was creating models and analyzing sales options within the Fixed Wired Team

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  Digital Mobile (Centurion Ltd t/a)

  • Financial Controller

    • May 2001 - Jul 2005

    Digital Mobile is a Vodafone re-seller operating in Retail (through its own stores, B2B, and also has franchising side of the business. • In March 2005 Centurion went through a major merger/acquisition process with our largest Franchisee that meant the size of the business basically doubled overnight• Assist with information flow in regards to M&A and liaise with external parties• Finance Team staff growing to 8, including Inventory Controller and specified Assistant Accountants• Tighten up controls to cover for increased complexity and transactional numbers• Supply strategic & financial support to other Executive team members so effective business decisions could be made• Overall responsibility of Financial area• Staff supervision for 5 including Financial Accountant/AR/AP/Data Entry/Operation Assistant• Member of Management Team of 4 (also includes Managing Director, Retail Operations Manager & Corporate Sales Manager)• Ensuring compliance with Internal controls and procedures• Work with Financial Accountant to ensure monthly result is accurate and correct• Preparation of Monthly Financial information for Mgmt Team• Preparation of Annual Budgets• Fully involved in direction/decisions of the business and giving financial advise regarding these• Preparation of detailed Budgets and planning information• Regular liaison with Vodafone• Responsibility for IT support• Ensure all statutory controls adhered to• Gained an excellent understanding of a Retail Operation• Ensure compliance and controls during a heavy growth period• Cashflow management during times of constraint• Deliver more detailed information and reports available to both the Management Team and Branch Managers• Became involved in decision making process of business• Implement highly modified budgeting process to ensure greater accuracy with actual internal conditions• Finance project leader for implementation of new core system (with POS) across business of Exonet software