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New Zealand

New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

London

Initially I was hired to manage the finance processes and integrations relating to the acquisition of Euphorium Bakery.Having that under control and well documented, I was moved to the Interim Group Financial Controller position to fill an urgent void. I worked diligently at this level, commuting to Cheltenham whenever needed, managing colleagues and preparing and executing urgent tasks under pressure.My adaptability and work ethic enabled me to be involved in a variety of… Show more Initially I was hired to manage the finance processes and integrations relating to the acquisition of Euphorium Bakery.Having that under control and well documented, I was moved to the Interim Group Financial Controller position to fill an urgent void. I worked diligently at this level, commuting to Cheltenham whenever needed, managing colleagues and preparing and executing urgent tasks under pressure.My adaptability and work ethic enabled me to be involved in a variety of tasks in a short time including:• documentation and overhaul of systems and processes.• payroll crises management.• recruiting and on boarding three members to the team.• board reporting.• finance modeling. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Virgin Active operates premium health clubs in key markets of UK, Italy, Iberia and Asia Pacific. It has a strong finance reporting function that supports the wider business with timeliness and accuracy. A brand focused on innovation, this is a fast paced finance function that is quick thinking and embracing of change.My role in the finance team included:• Monthly KPI reporting, and communication to ancillary mangers. • Maintaining trusted relationships with managers:… Show more Virgin Active operates premium health clubs in key markets of UK, Italy, Iberia and Asia Pacific. It has a strong finance reporting function that supports the wider business with timeliness and accuracy. A brand focused on innovation, this is a fast paced finance function that is quick thinking and embracing of change.My role in the finance team included:• Monthly KPI reporting, and communication to ancillary mangers. • Maintaining trusted relationships with managers: supporting robust communication, being readily available and sharing knowledge. • Building budget models.• Exposure across all ancillary reporting.• Full responsibility for Health and Beauty ancillary including regular meetings, process improvements, stock reporting and controls, forecasting, budget assumptions and modeling.• Focus reporting (Red, Amber, Green)• User acceptance testing for new Microsoft Business Intelligence reporting. • General accounting and financial analysis, including commissions payable, business initiative tracking and scenario analysis. On top of my role above, I also assisted the management accounting team during month end, illustrating my ability to help out wherever is needed. Show less

200hr Yoga Teacher Training Certification, w Zuna Yoga (YAA)

Vend Limited is a cloud based retail platform which develops and sells point of sale software and retail management tools that customers LOVE to use. I was a key factor in implementing financial processes and controls to cater for hyper growth as we expanded internationally. I was exposed to the tax and accounting jurisdictions of New Zealand, Australia, United States, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. I gained a deeper understanding of the strategies and practices of the… Show more Vend Limited is a cloud based retail platform which develops and sells point of sale software and retail management tools that customers LOVE to use. I was a key factor in implementing financial processes and controls to cater for hyper growth as we expanded internationally. I was exposed to the tax and accounting jurisdictions of New Zealand, Australia, United States, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. I gained a deeper understanding of the strategies and practices of the engineering, product, marketing and sales teams.My role in the finance team included: - Team leader responsibilities including recruiting, training and supporting a growing team.- Project managed our first set of audited IFRS accounts.- Ownership of the month end process, review, reporting and commentary.- Monthly revenue reconciliation and reporting.- Analysis of key SaaS (software as a service) metrics and drivers, including couponing, subscriber trends, foreign exchange impact and churn.- New Zealand and international tax, VAT returns and exposure to transfer pricing agreements.- Employee share ownership scheme- Strong focus on relationship building with department managers - Working closely with the Insights and Analytics team to ensure data integrity.- General ledger maintenance, fixed assets, balance sheet reconciliations, inter-company accounts and consolidation.- Variety of tasks as required in a hands on, fast paced and often unpredictable finance function. Show less

Europe

I had the time of my life and gained invaluable life skills backpacking independently through Europe.

Daily treasury management: Cash flow management, interest rate swaps, debt drawdown, forecasting and treasury reporting (15 months).Management Accounting: (Budgeting/Forecasting/Advice) for Support Services Group (HR, IT, Customer Services, Finance and Governance) and Northland Events Centre Trust.Prepared 2012 Annual Report for Northland Events Centre Trust (Council Controlled Organisation).Monthly operational reporting and commentary to Council.Balance sheet reconciliations… Show more Daily treasury management: Cash flow management, interest rate swaps, debt drawdown, forecasting and treasury reporting (15 months).Management Accounting: (Budgeting/Forecasting/Advice) for Support Services Group (HR, IT, Customer Services, Finance and Governance) and Northland Events Centre Trust.Prepared 2012 Annual Report for Northland Events Centre Trust (Council Controlled Organisation).Monthly operational reporting and commentary to Council.Balance sheet reconciliations. Timely filing of GST, FBT and Statistic NZ returns. KBU (Key business user) for Technology One (Intermediate level Finance).All purpose accounting including community development fund loans, monitoring fees, bond and guarantees, insurance allocation and trend analysis, Show less

First Class HonoursTeaching AssistantSchools Outreach Partnership Office working with Aorere College and Auckland Girls Grammar.

Chartered Accountant, Accountancy

Activities and Societies: Northland Young Accountants Group

Bachelor Of Commerce (Hons), Accounting, Taxation, Commercial Law, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: University of Auckland Debating Society Auckland Abroad Exchange Student

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