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Campbell Cutler

Castor Bay,Auckland

Summary

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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