Billie Carani Searle
Johnsonville,Wellington
Summary
Dynamic professional with a track record of success in steering business analysis, project management, and team leadership across diverse industries. Currently leading as the Lead Business Analyst at Planit Software Testing Limited, leading an eight-member team in Wellington and Christchurch. Adept at managing the integration of acquisitions, demonstrated during the Qual IT acquisition process.
Experienced in negotiating regional licensing agreements, reducing annual license fees, and implementing various systems for BNP Paribas Financial Services.
A proactive problem-solver who delivers projects ahead of schedule and under budget, ensuring seamless integration processes and exceeding stakeholder expectations.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, automate processes, and optimize workflows to enhance overall efficiency.
Seeking opportunities to leverage a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes in challenging and dynamic environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Business Analyst
PLANIT SOFTWARE TESTING LIMITED
Wellington
12.2022 - Current
- As Lead Business Analyst, performed business analysis, project management, team leadership, sales, and consulting
- Managed an eight-member team in Wellington and Christchurch, managing their capability, capacity, career development, and HR needs
- Managed project tasks and milestones of various work packages for the Qual IT/Planit Integration Project into one reporting structure.
Solution Evaluation, Vendor Management, and Implementation
PANHEAD CUSTOMS ALES
Wellington
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked on the evaluation of Workplace @ META, focusing on the product functionality against business needs
- Delivered a functional prototype resulting in a full engagement and implemented an internal Communications & Social Media System called Workplace @ META fully integrated with the company's Office 365 system.
Production Planning & Supervision
PTA PLASTIC AB
Sweden
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Assumed a leadership role in managing and planning the production output of a three-shift per day schedule
- Optimized the company's processes and workflows using robotics and workforce management to ensure efficient production to meet tight delivery deadlines.
Project Planning & Business Administration
OH TEKNIK AB
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated closely with the Lead Design Engineer and Project Owner to gain a comprehensive understanding of the client's build and fit-for-purpose engineering system requirements
- Managed the project scope of building and manufacturing a custom-made solution for Heavy Hydraulic Lifts.
Senior Business Analyst
BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL SERVICES
Wellington, New Zealand
02.2008 - 10.2017
- Managed various projects related to client's onboarding, mergers, acquisitions of assets, continuous process improvement initiatives for the clients, back-office process partners, and business units
- Project managed deployment of new products, software, and applications to enhance investment monitoring, reporting, and asset custody of the client's investment portfolios.
Project Manager
AMPNZ FINANCIAL SERVICES
03.2007 - 12.2007
- Managed the business case for project funding, data and business requirements gathering, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and development of the Service Level Agreement for the project
- Implemented a Workflow Management System ahead of schedule and under budget.
Skills
- Financial and business analysis
- Project planning and management
- Contract negotiation and management
- Business reengineering, integration, and system analysis
- Training and coaching
- Business Strategy
- Business Administration
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Gap Analysis
- Requirements Gathering
- Data Analysis
- Business Planning
- Internal Auditing
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Business Process Improvement
- Workflow Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Analysis
- Negotiation
- Financial Advising
- Consulting
- Needs Assessments
- Operations Management
- Process Optimization
- Forecasting and Planning
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- User Acceptance Testing
Methodologies
- Waterfall
- SAFe
- Lean
- Six Sigma
- PMI
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
Job Roles
- IT Consulting, Lead Business Analyst, 1.1yrs, Expert
- Engineering, Project Planning/Business Administration, 2.9yrs, Expert
- Financial Services, Snr Business Analyst/Project Manager, 10.8yrs, Expert
- IT Sales & Marketing, Director/Controller, 2.0yrs, Advance
- Telco, Project Manager/Finance & Accounting/Supply Relationship Manager, 10yrs, Expert
Skills Summary
Requirements elicitation, Mentoring & Coaching, Business Requirements Analysis & Management, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking, JIRA, SharePoint, MS Visio, MS Project, CaseWare, DOMAI, Talisman, Banking Workplace, Stakeholder Management, Contracts Management, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance, Change Management, Business Process Mapping, Information Technology, Business Case Writing, RFP / RFI / RFQ Management, User Acceptance Testing, SAFe, Waterfall, PMI, Telecommunications Lean, Six Sigma, TQM
Qualifications Summary
- 2023: Certificate Agile Business Analysis
- 2022: Diploma Studies of Swedish Language SVA 1 to 4
- 2020: National Prov Kurs D: SFI Katrineholm, Sweden
- 2019: National Prov Kurs C: SFI Katrineholm, Sweden
- 2018: Professional Coaching Certificate: Coach Masters Academy, Wellington, New Zealand
- 2017: BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis: Wellington, New Zealand
- 2012: Certificates IV in Financial Markets Operation: ACSA, Australia
- 2012: Diploma Studies of French Language DELF A1 and DELF A2, Alliance Francaise, Wellington, New Zealand
- 2004: Certificate in Immigration Law and Practice: Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
- 2001: Project Management Methodology and Practice: Project Management Institute, USA
- 2000: NZ Diploma in Business: Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand
- 1990: Bachelor of Science in Commerce: Accounting & Economics, University of Cordillera (BCF), Philippines
Personal Information
- Profession: Business Analysis, Project Planning & Management
- Industry: Financial, IT, Telco & Computing
Volunteer Experience
- ASEAN YOUTH ORGANIZATION - PHILIPPINES, Director, Personality Development, 2019, present
- Rotary Club of Alabang Madrigal Business Park e-Club, President Elect, 2021, 2022
- Filipino Society in Katrineholm, Founding Elder, 2018, present, Katrineholm
- Philippines Embassy, New Zealand, Volunteer Ambassador Appointee, February 2020, present
- Ohariu Electorate, National Party Ethnic Liaison Officer, 2016, 2017, Wellington
- Business & Professional Women Federation (Wellington Chapter), Founding President/Member, 2014, 2017, Wellington
- Filipino Chaplaincy in Wellington, Community Servant and Outreach Volunteer, 2014, 2017, Wellington
- Toastmasters International (Wellington Div E3), Club President and Area Director E3, 2013, 2017, Wellington
- Petone Lions Club (Wellington), Projects and Fundraising Director, 2012, 2017, Wellington
- NZ Breast Cancer Foundation and World Vision of New Zealand, Volunteer Fund Coordinator, 1997, 2017
References
- Bruce Melrose, Manager Systems Analysis, Fire and Emergency NZ, +64211295957
- Andrew Johnston, Chief Financial Officer, Bastion Security Group, +6421782544
- Todd McSweeney, Financial Controller, Panhead Customs Ales Ltd, +64274528456
- Morven Booth, Head of Client Services, NZ, BNP Paribas, +64292009829
- Helen Swales, City Councilor, Upper Hutt, New Zealand, +64275286799
- David Clark, Finance Manager, Wellington, New Zealand, +64274438759
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteering
- Event coordination
- Reading
- Hiking
- Camping
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Travelling
- Wine tasting
Timeline
Lead Business Analyst
PLANIT SOFTWARE TESTING LIMITED
12.2022 - Current
Solution Evaluation, Vendor Management, and Implementation
PANHEAD CUSTOMS ALES
09.2022 - 12.2022
Production Planning & Supervision
PTA PLASTIC AB
01.2021 - 07.2022
Project Planning & Business Administration
OH TEKNIK AB
01.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Business Analyst
BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL SERVICES
02.2008 - 10.2017
Project Manager
AMPNZ FINANCIAL SERVICES
03.2007 - 12.2007
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