Lucy Brownie
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with expertise in business partnering, accounts receivable, credit control, and financial analysis. Proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively and apply sound commercial judgment. Demonstrated success in managing competing priorities while maintaining a solutions-focused approach. Committed to delivering financial insights and driving operational improvements in dynamic environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER
Unilever
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2024 - Current
- Partner with commercial and operational teams to deliver financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across key business units.
- Provide variance analysis and recommendations to senior leaders to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
- Support long-term planning, scenario modelling, and investment evaluations.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting accuracy, and data integrity.
ACCOUNTANT – CREDIT CONTROLLER / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Jacobsen
Auckland, New Zealand
01.2022 - Current
- Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable and Credit Control functions.
- Assist the Finance Manager with month-end requirements and reporting.
- Provide cover for Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.
- Support financial analysis across the Flooring Group, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Key finance user of D365 ERP systems.
ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR
Screentime NZ
, New Zealand
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Processed accounts payable invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Managed weekly and monthly payment runs.
- Assisted with payroll, petty cash reconciliations, and month-end processes.
- Proficient user of Microsoft AX, MyDaes, and Xero.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting
Auckland University of Technology
AucklandBachelor of Commerce - Marketing and International Business
Auckland University of Technology
AucklandBachelor of Business -
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington, NZHigh school or equivalent -
St Margaret’s College
ChristchurchSkills
- Finance Business Partnering
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Accounts Receivable
- Credit Control
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll Support
- Month-End Reporting
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- AX
- MyDaes
- SAP
- Xero
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
Timeline
FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER
Unilever
01.2024 - Current
ACCOUNTANT – CREDIT CONTROLLER / ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Jacobsen
01.2022 - Current
ACCOUNTS ADMINISTRATOR
Screentime NZ
11.2020 - 12.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Accounting
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing and International Business
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Business -
Victoria University of Wellington
High school or equivalent -
St Margaret’s College