Experienced and results-driven Systems and Digital Accountant with a strong background in finance, systems implementation, and digital transformation. Proven ability to bridge the gap between technology and business needs, delivering integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and stakeholder engagement. Adept in project management, business analysis, Power BI reporting, and cybersecurity oversight.
• NZDF & Spotless NZ Contracts (Central NZ/Southern NZ & National Army Museum) - responsible for clearing the backlog of some 400+ historical variations dating back to 2015 required to be implemented and backpaid where necessary
• Streamlined contract management processes by integrating historical variation analysis, leading to more efficient workflows and reduced turnaround times.
• Implemented automation solutions to track historical contract changes, enhancing accuracy and reducing manual errors.
• Collaborated with cross functional teams to gather historical contract data and insights, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting knowledge sharing
• Developed standardised documentation templates based on historical analysis, ensuring consistency and adherance to legal requirements
• Leading a team (4 FTE) working with clients to assess, scope, recommend, implement and support holistic information systems solutions.
• Development of complex project strategies, including goal setting, resource allocation, and risk management, resulting in the successful execution of projects within time, scope and budget
• Identification of innovative solutions to complex challenges, employing a combination of analytical skills and industry expertise to drive project success
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• Creation and introduction to the business of Operational KPI and Financial reporting using Power BI with weekly and monthly dashboards for all areas of the business.
• Working with managers to better understand the drivers of their business and the actions that can be taken to improve performance
• Development of base level information for monitoring non-financial performance and the reporting of this information to managers
• Process mapped the end to end Finance Assistants roles via workshops, creating a comprehensive training manual
• HR Dashboard – Using Power BI created a dashboard giving insights into our people data including staff retention, age brackets (for succession planning) and leave trends
• Sustainability Dashboard – collation of emission related data (Electricity, Fuel, Travel, etc) using Power BI in order to begin the journey of sustainability reporting
• Staffing shortages created an opportunity to complete and therefore review the end to end Fixed Assets & FBT processes, resulting in the automation of these functions at month end
• Trusted advisor across the business
• Key link between IT & Finance bringing outdated and unsupported systems into the future. Currently running NAV 2015 and analysing 200+ customisations in readiness for upgrade to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Recent deployment and enhancements of IBM Planning & Analytics (cloud) to replace TM1 Cognos v10.2.2 on prem
• Reporting solutions - Existing reporting was excel based. Developed Power BI dashboarding for both Financial & Project Management reporting to enable users to focus on analysis of data rather than preparation of it
• System integrations - understanding, documentation & streamlining integrations between many systems (Project Management, Finance ERP, HRIS, Forecasting & Budgeting, Purchasing) to ensure smooth and accurate data flow on a timely basis.
• Led process improvement workshops with the Finance Operations teams (AR/AP/Payroll) to process map and document existing processes. We have identified and implemented several “quick wins” through this, and are progressing further improvements on a larger scale.
• Interface between the Executive team and information & systems – providing decision makers with data and technology required to make informed decisions. Worked closely with external SQL queries specialist to develop and implement a data warehouse and Executive Information System that allows senior management to access critical KPI data in an accurate and timely fashion. Data warehouse combined payroll, financial and operational data from which effective Power BI and RSS reports have been developed
• Created and led “Business Improvement Team” who meet regularly to review and evaluate system processes and procedures to identify and implement improved ways of working. Most successful process improvement resulted in a savings of 8 administrative hours a week of data entry for one individual allowing her to focus this time instead on value added tasks
• Developed, documented and maintained operational and administrative procedures. Trained nationwide management and administrative staff to this “depot scrub” manual to ensure systems are used appropriately and data integrity is maintained
Microsoft Excel – Advanced
Microsoft 365 including Power BI
Navision (Now Microsoft Dynamics 365)
IBM TM1 and Planning & Analytics
Xero
UI Path
Service Now
Sage Accpac
JD Edwards
Nimbus
PeopleSoft
SunSystems