Strategic manager with over 10 years of Senior experience in planning and analysis. Experienced in leading teams, developing strategies, and providing insights. Proficient in ERP systems and Excel for complex modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Contractor
Woolworths NZ
07.2023 - 05.2024
This was a short-term contract, where I filled multiple gaps due to several resignations. Then, I business-cased a $30m IT Investment, Automated reporting in GCP, Fixed reports in Data Studio, and Automated Budget and forecast upload processes.
Analysis and reporting for multiple product lines and channels. Reviewing and streamlining processes. Creating process documentation. Training staff. Ad hoc analysis of large data sets using SQL.
Finance Business Partner
Stats NZ
09.2021 - 06.2023
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to perform long-term strategic plans. Prepared comprehensive CFO reports, highlighting key financial insights and recommendations for improved performance.
Utilised advanced data modelling techniques to develop robust business cases, cash flow projections, labour analysis, and treasury budget bids.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Offered expert advice and support to various departments, assisting in achieving commercial goals and objectives.
Led two management accountants.
Finance & Operations Manager
MOI Agencies
03.2020 - 07.2021
Led a team of six responsible for delivering Finance & Operations functions, contributing to the organization's overall success.
Led and delivered major projects around Customer Service, Logistics, and IT. Developed long-term plans and performed management and board reporting, presenting key findings to stakeholders.
Market analysis and insights. Created comprehensive business cases and conducted financial modeling to support strategic decision-making processes.
Managed annual budgeting and regular forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Oversaw ERP management and led the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to optimize operational efficiency.
Managed IT functions and coordinated external supplier relationships, including the bank, IT vendors, and 3PL.
Accountable for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting activities.
Contracting & Freelancing
Self and Various Recruitment Agencies
06.2014 - 12.2019
I undertook various freelance jobs and short-term contracts, gaining diverse industry exposure and expanding my skillset while completing my Postgrad studies
Homecare Medical – Business Analyst Sep 2018 – Dec 2019 Vector – Regulatory Disclosures Project Accountant / Aug 2017 – July 2018 Tower Insurance – Commercial Manager / Feb 2017 – July 2017 IAG – PMO Analyst / Jun 2016 – Dec 2016 Yellow Pages – Pricing Contractor / May 2015 – May 2016 Fletcher Building – Business Analyst / June 2014 – Mar 2015
Head of Finance
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
04.2011 - 05.2014
Developed models and frameworks for organizational transformation.
Led the 5-year strategic planning process, led business case development and modeling.
Led budgeting and forecasting processes.
Partnered with the senior leadership team and provided commercial expertise.
Conducted market reporting, month-end reporting, and performance analysis.
Prepared business cases and Excel models to support strategic initiatives.
Commercial Manager
Elders Rural Holdings
04.2009 - 03.2011
Developed models and frameworks for organizational transformation.
Led budgeting, forecasting and S&OP
Led business case development and modelling.
Partnered with the senior leadership team and provided commercial expertise.
Conducted market reporting, month-end reporting, and performance analysis.
Prepared business cases and Excel models to support strategic initiatives.
BUSINESS ANALYST (CONTRACT)
Cogent Communications
04.2008 - 03.2009
TABLE GAMES ANALYST
Sky City Entertainment
04.2007 - 03.2008
PRICING ANALYST (CONTRACT)
Mercury Energy
01.2007 - 03.2007
SENIOR PRICING ANALYST (CONTRACT)
Hertz Europe (UK)
05.2006 - 10.2006
RYAN AIR PRICING ANALYST (CONTRACT)
Hertz Europe (UK)
08.2005 - 03.2006
PRICING ANALYST
Mercury Energy
05.2004 - 04.2005
SWITCH ANALYST
Mercury Energy
03.2003 - 05.2004
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Mercury Energy
09.2002 - 03.2003
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
ASB
06.2001 - 08.2002
RESORT SERVICES ASSISTANT
Royal Gorge Resort (California)
12.2000 - 03.2001
Education
MBA - Business Administration
The University of Auckland
01-2017
PgDip, Business Administration - Business Studies
The University of Auckland
01-2015
BBS - Accounting
Massey University
01-2000
Skills
Financial Planning & Analysis
Financial modeling
Staff Leadership
ERP & Planning Tools
Advocate for IBP
Timeline
Contractor
Woolworths NZ
07.2023 - 05.2024
Finance Business Partner
Stats NZ
09.2021 - 06.2023
Finance & Operations Manager
MOI Agencies
03.2020 - 07.2021
Contracting & Freelancing
Self and Various Recruitment Agencies
06.2014 - 12.2019
Head of Finance
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
04.2011 - 05.2014
Commercial Manager
Elders Rural Holdings
04.2009 - 03.2011
BUSINESS ANALYST (CONTRACT)
Cogent Communications
04.2008 - 03.2009
TABLE GAMES ANALYST
Sky City Entertainment
04.2007 - 03.2008
PRICING ANALYST (CONTRACT)
Mercury Energy
01.2007 - 03.2007
SENIOR PRICING ANALYST (CONTRACT)
Hertz Europe (UK)
05.2006 - 10.2006
RYAN AIR PRICING ANALYST (CONTRACT)
Hertz Europe (UK)
08.2005 - 03.2006
PRICING ANALYST
Mercury Energy
05.2004 - 04.2005
SWITCH ANALYST
Mercury Energy
03.2003 - 05.2004
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Mercury Energy
09.2002 - 03.2003
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
ASB
06.2001 - 08.2002
RESORT SERVICES ASSISTANT
Royal Gorge Resort (California)
12.2000 - 03.2001
MBA - Business Administration
The University of Auckland
PgDip, Business Administration - Business Studies
The University of Auckland
BBS - Accounting
Massey University
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