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Auckland, Nz

Auckland, New Zealand

Responsible for Budgeting, Forecasting and financial modelling for TWG Group and Brand performance, including the reliable and timely delivery of robust data and insights.

Auckland, New Zealand

Heading up the Business Advisory function as well as the Commercial (Merchandise) Planning function for The Warehouse Group Ltd - one of NZ's largest retailers, with four brands under one umbrella and product categories spanning Apparel, Home, General Merchandise, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Pet, Electronics and Sporting goods. Total Group Sales of >$3B. Responsible for the financial planning function of the Group including forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning, capital projects management and ensuring strong commercial outcomes for the business.

Auckland, New Zealand

Key ResponsibilitiesCategory sales worth >$30m annuallyDefining the team’s objectives, priorities, and sequencingIntroduced new branded product through LonsdaleIntroducing a new team structure and approach to customer experienceKey AchievementsProduct Owner for Activewear team – leading end-to-end team across multiple crafts and trialling new team structureTest and learn approach to development of eComm improvements, new marketing campaigns and in-store experience that resulted in a 12% sales uplift

Auckland, New Zealand

Key ResponsibilitiesDelivering $270m in revenue, $120m in GP and managing ~$40-50m in inventory with a team of 45.Defining the tribe’s objectives, priorities, and sequencingKey categories: Toys, Kids apparel, footwear, sleep & accessories, Baby/Toddler FMCG, apparel, and furnitureKey AchievementsLeading the organizational flip from traditional hierarchy to agileEstablished agile culture, structure and rituals within the Kids tribeGrew sales by 9% and GP by 25% year on year throughout the COVID-19 global pandemic, reduction of aged inventory by 25%Embedded customer-led design thinking throughout the tribe resulting in better outcomes for customers including increased online presence for Baby categories, successful Toy campaigns and further progress in sustainability initiatives across Apparel and ToysMcKinsey Leadership course

Auckland, New Zealand

Brand Finance Lead for The Warehouse Brand - a general merchandise retailer with categories in Apparel, Home, Food, Health & Beauty, Toys, and revenue of $1.8B. Responsible for financial analysis, reporting and planning for the Brand as part of The Warehouse Group as well as business case development and capital projects review, balance sheet management and various ad-hoc analysisKey AchievementsTWL Finance lead for RISE transformation programme to deliver incremental EBIT from The Warehouse and Warehouse Stationery brands Mar18-Mar19TWL Finance lead for movement of business from High – Low pricing strategy to Every Day Low Pricing (EDLP)Culture Champion trainer – provision of Group Values and Culture training around the Group, 2017

Waikato, New Zealand

With more than 25 years of experience ChocolateWorks are specialists at crafting quality chocolate products for both retail clients and commercial partners.

Auckland, New Zealand

Key ResponsibilitiesPart of the Forecasting and Planning Team, contract role, 6-month durationResponsible for Plan-Act-Review financial information, Post Implementation Reviews of various changes to the Store network (e.g., new, expanded or consolidated stores), budgeting, and various ad-hoc analysis

Auckland, New Zealand

Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the Finance function, leading a team of 25+, part of the Executive Leadership Team of the businessKey areas: Strategy, budgeting, forecasting, leadership, staff management, audit functionsKey AchievementsRe-grouping Finance function after departure of a number of key Executives across to TWG Group roles. Movement of team from stand-alone business unit to be absorbed into TWG support office.

Auckland, New Zealand

Warehouse Stationery is a stand-alone Brand of The Warehouse Group, with ~$200m of Revenue and 70+ stores. Key categories include Office Furniture, Stationery, Art & Craft.Key ResponsibilitiesReports to Finance Director, part of the Finance leadership teamResponsible for the analysis and reporting function, leading a team of 8Key areas: Month end, balance sheet review, budgeting, forecasting, strategy, management, leadership, internal audit, external audit, inventory controlKey AchievementsRe-defined the Business Analyst team with introduction of new roles, bolstering key analytics and stock management capabilityBusiness Leadership Programme

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

London, United Kingdom

Short Course With Institute For Sustainability Leadership, Sustainable Finance

Chartered Accountant

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Studies