Supriya Bhatia, CA

• Responsible for leading the Finance function and act as second-in-command to the CFO, providing leadership and support across the full finance function.
• Drive the development and execution of the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with business objectives.
• Provide strategic advice to the CEO, CFO, and Executive Team on financial planning, risks, and opportunities.
• Responsible for co-ordination on the work on Treasury led Performance Plan Reporting (how financial and non-financial performance contributes to government priorities, fiscal policy, and strategic outcomes).
• Responsible for leading the budget, forecast and financial reporting and ensuring financial controls are in place.
• Responsible for the organisational balance sheet items and leading the asset investment and management work.
• Work cross functionally with HR, Payroll, Projects, and Reporting teams to draw insights on financial reporting.
• Responsible for the presentation of Annual Report to Audit and Risk Committee.
• Responsible for leading and maintaining finance policies.
• Act as as key liaison for finance teams and with senior leadership and budget managers.
• Act as a key liaison between Stats NZ and external agencies, Treasury, other Govt agencies, external Auditors, Office of the Auditor General.
• Led the Oracle finance reporting project to introduce activity codes in financial reporting to add more insights.
• Analyzed operational processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
• Developed comprehensive reports to support decision-making at the executive level.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives.
• Leading and mentoring finance team, ensuring capability building, succession planning, and a high-performance culture.

• Responsible for AP/AR, Systems Accounting, and Financial Reporting. Developed staff capability and a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for FMIS systems Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP and EPM.
• Strengthened financial controls, improved reporting processes, and ensured compliance with internal standards and external audit requirements.
• Managed the external audit programme, delivering successful year-end reporting with strong audit outcomes.
• Responsible for Annual Report production in accordance with PBE IPSAS and GAAP.
• Oversaw Treasury financial reporting, ensuring integrity and alignment with organisational performance.
• Provided strategic financial advice to senior leaders and supported improved financial literacy across business units.
• Enhanced the organisation’s financial planning and performance evaluation framework, supporting more informed decision-making.
• Responsible for GST and FBT taxation.
• Managed monthly financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting, enhancing resource allocation efficiency.
• Analyzed financial data to identify trends, supporting strategic decision-making initiatives.
• Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable/receivable transactions, improved procurement processes which resulted in faster invoice payments.
• Led the project for the uptake of e-invoices to Oracle system.

• Responsible for Performance Reporting and Finance teams.
• Developed financial models to forecast revenue and expenses, enhancing budget accuracy.
• Led the the performance reporting team in co-ordination with Ministry of Education (monitoring agency of EPL) to improve reporting via Power BI.
• Managed monthly financial reporting processes, ensuring timely submission and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze financial data, driving informed decision-making.
• Streamlined budgeting procedures, improving efficiency in resource allocation and tracking.
• Directed financial management, budgeting, and accounting operations in line with state sector and accounting standards.
• Responsible for financial reports, including the Annual Report, Statement of Performance Expectations (SPE), Treasury submissions, and forecasts.
• Responsible for financial control and policy management.
• Developed EPL’s five-year strategic finance model to support long-term investment planning and Board-level decision-making.
• Led financial performance reporting for ELT, SLT, and the Board, aligning insights with strategic outcomes.
• Partnered with Portfolio Delivery to shape the investment roadmap and business cases, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Initiated and led a financial capability programme for senior leaders, improving financial literacy across the organisation.

• Led the development and management of the funding and appropriations framework to support Kāinga Ora’s budget and planning processes, ensuring alignment with public sector financial management requirements.
• Developed a comprehensive internal framework for managing funding requests and external budget bid submissions.
• Documented Kāinga Ora’s funding sources and performance measures to support reporting and compliance.
• Acted as liaison with key external stakeholders, to align funding needs and strategic priorities.
• Supported internal stakeholders in navigating budget processes and meeting appropriation requirements.
• Contributed to the coordination of Kāinga Ora’s business planning activities, ensuring financial alignment and readiness.

• Supported the Justice Cluster Budget 2022 work programme, providing strategic financial leadership, coordination, and advice across sector agencies and government stakeholders.
• Led collation and coordination of information for the Treasury-led Justice Cluster Spending Review for Corrections.
• Facilitated internal forums and stakeholder engagement to align sector-wide funding priorities and updates.
• Acted as primary point of contact for Corrections on external funding matters.
• Collaborated with Treasury, Justice Sector Secretariat, sector agencies, and the Government Chief Digital Information Office (GCDO).
• Provided strategic funding advice to the Executive Leadership Team and CEO.
• Partnered with Finance Business Partners and Policy teams to review financials and prepare budget bids.
• Delivered external funding support and guidance to internal business units.

• Led the budgets and funding proposals, working with senior leadership teams, ensuring alignment with organisational and sector-wide funding priorities.
• Acted as the primary liaison for external financial stakeholders including Treasury, Ministerial Services, and other key sector entities, skills transferrable to managing relationships with government agencies in transportation and infrastructure.
• Provided strategic investment and financial advice on major programs, assisting with business cases and submissions for Cabinet funding, relevant to infrastructure investment and funding for large-scale transport projects.
• Led the production of key financial reports for the Executive Leadership Team, showcasing expertise in reporting and transparency.

• Responsible for Strategic Finance & Planning, and Corporate Finance teams of NZ Police.
• Responsible for external reporting to NZ Tax office (Inland Revenue), External auditors, and Treasury, ensuring NZ Police were compliant.
• Led cross-functional teams to deliver accurate and transparent financial processes.
• Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to advance program objectives and increase community engagement.

• Led the NZ Police finance function, responsible for business partnering, strategic finance, and project support to ensure continuity and alignment.
• Directed National Managers to deliver operations in line with strategic goals.
• Provided financial advice to Deputy Chief Executive and Executive Leadership team.
• Oversaw financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborated with executive team to drive strategic initiatives.
• Mentored finance team members, fostering professional development and enhancing performance.

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• Led the Ministry’s external budget process with NZ Treasury and other Justice sector agencies, ensuring alignment with public sector funding priorities.
• Represented the Ministry in Government Budget processes for Child Wellbeing and Mental/Physical Wellbeing budget packages.
• Ensured that the Ministry’s budget initiatives documents were completed with detailed financial costings and aligned with Government priorities.
• Analyzed data trends to inform decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
• Led cross-functional teams to successfully complete budget bid submissions given deadlines and budget constraints.

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• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial objectives with business strategies.
• Prepared comprehensive financial reports for senior leadership, ensuring clarity and relevance.
• Analyzed budget variances and provided actionable insights to enhance financial performance.
• Developed financial models to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Led budgeting for operational groups, aligning spend with organisational strategic goals.
• Advised on budget prioritisation and resource allocation.

• Responsible for external financial reports to NZ Treasury (actuals, forecasts, budgets) in accordance with NZ PBE IPSAS and GAAP.
• Responsible for maintaining and administering finance policies.
• Led Annual Report financial statements, ensuring transparency and compliance with auditors and government standards.
• Provided technical accounting and tax advice (GST, FBT).
• Developed training programs to improve team performance and skill sets.
• Implemented process improvements resulting in streamlined operations and reduced delays.
• Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.