James Capovilla
Wellington
Summary
Driven financial leader with a passion for strategic decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Seeking to leverage expertise in financial management and analytical skills to make a meaningful impact as a Finance Manager within the manufacturing environment.
I am dedicated to driving organisational success through data-driven insights and fostering positive relationships. I am committed to continuous learning and leading by example to uphold organisational values and achieve exceptional outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor Commercial
MBIE
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented relevant costing models to support strategic decision-making
- Led pricing model enhancements resulting in improved profitability and cost recovery
- Managed contracts with vendors and customers to optimise financial performance and mitigate risks.
Finance Analyst
Dulux NZ
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Led and implemented budget setting and financial forecasting processes, collaborating with business unit managers to drive financial accountability
- Utilised financial modelling to inform decision-making processes and support business growth strategies
- Ensuring generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are adhered to
- Timely and regular reporting to ensure decision making was accurate and relevant
- Financial Modelling to make informed decisions about projects, purchasing assets, launching new products and more
- Assisting the implementation of TM1 Financial Management system into the organisation by learning and then training those in my team.
- Strengthened internal communication between finance department and other business units, fostering collaboration towards shared objectives.
Pricing & Sales Analyst
Dulux NZ
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Implementing market and cost-plus pricing strategies to maximise revenue and market share
- Managed pricing administration for a large product portfolio (5,000+ products), leveraging SAP systems for efficient operations
- Extracted actionable insights from sales reports to drive business performance improvements.
Credit Controller
Dulux NZ
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed credit risk and enhanced operational efficiencies to improve financial outcomes.
Junior Assistant Accountant
Landcorp Farming (Pamu)
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Led a project on reviewing capital versus operational expenditure to ensure consistent financial treatments
- Assisted in financial statement preparation and month-end procedures.
Education
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) -
NorthTec
01.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Commercial Law
Victoria University of Wellington
01.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP and Business Warehouse (BW)
- IBM Planning Analytics (TM1)
- Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS)
- Effective communicator with experience collaborating across diverse teams
- Analytical thinker adept at leveraging data to drive informed decision-making
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently to meet deadlines
Accomplishments
- 2021 Dulux Value and Behaviour Award (Customer Focused) – Project Strawman Finance Lead
- 2020 Completion of Dulux 3-year graduate programme
Community Experience
- Arise Church, Wellington, 08/01/22, 04/01/23, Review Advisory Council Member, Provided strategic recommendations to enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Arise Church, Wellington, 10/01/10, present, A-Team Member, Assisting with the running of our kids' services on a Sunday., Contributed to church productions and led small groups, demonstrating leadership and teamwork skills.
Hobbies and Interests
I am passionate about sports, exercise and health. I play squash competitively, manage and play in an indoor football team along with running and cycling for general exercise. I enjoy playing with and raising 3 young kids who are ages 6, 3 and 1. I have keen interest in helping others succeed which gives me great satisfaction.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Advisor Commercial
MBIE
01.2023 - Current
Finance Analyst
Dulux NZ
12.2020 - 12.2023
Pricing & Sales Analyst
Dulux NZ
04.2018 - 12.2020
Credit Controller
Dulux NZ
04.2017 - 04.2018
Junior Assistant Accountant
Landcorp Farming (Pamu)
11.2016 - 03.2017
New Zealand Certificate in Information Technology Essentials (Level 4) -
NorthTec
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Commercial Law
Victoria University of Wellington