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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Lee Deverick

Hobsonville,Auckland

Summary

Accomplished Finance Manager with over 20 years of experience leading financial operations, reporting, and analysis in both permanent and contract roles. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, with a strong track record of partnering with business units to drive business insights and decision-making. Expertise in managing cross-functional teams, implementing process improvements, and overseeing significant financial projects, including fleet replacements and large-scale reconciliations.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Excel Extraordinaire

Got Get Ltd
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Develop comprehensive database to manage the design, ordering and production scheduling of retail clothing

National Admin Manager

Toll Group Ltd
05.2020 - 10.2021
  • Centralize admin processes for all branch claims and owner-driver payments

Financial Accountant

Toll Carriers Ltd
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Reconcile 3 years of petroleum pick-ups, deliveries, and buybacks
  • Document reconciliation process and train staff on the procedure

Group Reporting Manager

St John NZ
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for management
  • Prepare Group and Regional financial statements for the Annual Report publication

Finance Manager

Toll Carriers Ltd
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Lead annual budgeting, month-end and weekly reporting processes
  • Provided analysis on business performance

Finance Manager

Toll Carriers Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2016
  • Manage a team of 4 staff while partnering with business unit managers for monthly performance reporting and analysis
  • Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
  • Provided in-depth financial insights to inform business decisions and risk management

Finance Accountant

Various
01.2006 - 12.2010
  • Lion Foundation
  • Rodney District Council
  • Auckland Regional Council
  • Whangarei District Council

NZ Finance Manager

FedEx
01.1998 - 12.2003
  • Manage a team of 5 staff and reported to the Group Finance Manager in Australia
  • Financial reporting and analysis for the New Zealand division

Auckland Accountant

Saatchi & Saatchi
01.1991 - 12.1996
  • Manage a team of 3 staff and reported to the Group Finance Manager in Wellington
  • Financial reporting and budgeting for the Auckland office

Education

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

AUT
Auckland,
01.1998

Skills

  • CAANZ (2001)
  • Expertise in Complex Excel Formulas
  • Proficient in Word
  • Proficient in PowerPoint
  • Effective Written Communication
  • Strong oral communication skills
  • Experience with a range of Accounting Software: Power BI, Unibis, SAP, MYOB, Xero, Pegasus, Acumen

Accomplishments

  • Partner with business unit managers to provide analytical insights and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
  • Monthly performance reporting, including P&L responsibility, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, and management reporting.
  • Budgeting and forecasting activities, integrating insights into strategic planning.
  • Prepare Capex proposals and track capex spend
  • Manage and lead finance team, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Payable, and Receivables.
  • Manage AP payments, supplier reconciliations, and process improvements to ensure efficiency.
  • Deliver customer quarterly reviews and sales/marketing analysis.
  • Prepare and document Annual Accounts and report for publishing.
  • Support implementation of upgrades and improvements.
  • Develop training materials and deliver internal training sessions.
  • Troubleshoot system issues and provide ongoing support.

Timeline

Excel Extraordinaire

Got Get Ltd
03.2024 - 04.2024

National Admin Manager

Toll Group Ltd
05.2020 - 10.2021

Financial Accountant

Toll Carriers Ltd
07.2019 - 03.2020

Group Reporting Manager

St John NZ
03.2019 - 07.2019

Finance Manager

Toll Carriers Ltd
10.2017 - 12.2017

Finance Manager

Toll Carriers Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2016

Finance Accountant

Various
01.2006 - 12.2010

NZ Finance Manager

FedEx
01.1998 - 12.2003

Auckland Accountant

Saatchi & Saatchi
01.1991 - 12.1996

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

AUT
Lee Deverick