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Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Implementation of new finance system, processes, analytics and insights.

Auckland, New Zealand

Finalising transition of business to new rail operatorCompletion of Sale and Purchase agreement requirementsAgreement of Completion accounts with new operatorFinalising reporting requirements with Transdev Australasia

Auckland, New Zealand

Member of Senior Leadership Team reporting to Managing Director and Australasian CFO. Absorbed Commercial Manager responsibilities into role which included the primary contractual relationship with Auckland Transport. Management of organisation’s sub/contracts and procurement.Sound financial management of business through challenging periods including Covid-19 and infrastructure issues.Lead for transition out activities following unsuccessful bid outcome. Part of team negotiating Sale and Purchase agreement. Assisted Business Development team in defensive bid for Auckland rail franchise. Managed due diligence of Transdev Auckland’s financials as part of client’ s retender requirements. Involvement in M&A activities including successful acquisition of Howick & Eastern buses. Designed, developed and implemented business intelligence solutions for financial, payroll, fare revenue (large dataset) and rostering data. Automated KPI dashboard reporting for financial and operational data that led to better analysis and reduction in reporting volume required by the client.Involved in Business Improvement activities including delivery of iPads to Drivers and MyTransdev app.

Auckland, New Zealand

Contributed to the development of the significant growth in the metro rail network in Auckland. Increase in revenues from $14m to $90m, employees from 130 to 650 and patronage from 3m to 22m. Leadership of four teams: Finance, Commercial, IT & Revenue Collection - five direct reports and up to 15 indirect reports. Member of Senior Leadership Team reporting to Managing Director and Australasian CFO.Commercial and business partner to departments providing financial leadership. Monthly reporting to Transdev Australasia and Auckland Transport Financial planning and budgeting for Transdev Australasia and Auckland Transport including five-year forecasts and strategic planning. Cashflow forecasting, management and reportingAnalysis of financial and non-financial data including patronage, payroll, rostering and train performanceCompany and indirect tax managementStatutory and Special Purpose accounts preparationManage audits (2 x year end audits, internal audit, efficiency audit)Design and manage accounting and ticketing systemsManage IT systems including cyber security Manage insurance program

Auckland, New Zealand

Assisted in the setup of the finance function including the accounting system, ticketingsystem, controls, reporting and procedures in a start up company.Development of the management accounts and budget models.Managed audit process and tax advisors.Developed suite of reporting, including non-financial, to client.Implementation of IFRS.

London, United Kingdom

Developed and improved efficient monthly reporting pack, budgeting and planning, financial modelling, implementation of Business Objects, development of intranet, streamlined processes and systems.

London, United Kingdom

Developed and implemented new systems and processes in this start-up company. Designed monthly management accounts pack, group consolidated accounts for 10 companies, treasury calculations, staff management.

London, United Kingdom

Contract accountant assisting in year end group consolidation, budget packs, group strategy review, statutory accounts, monthly management accounts, Bank of England return.

Auckland, New Zealand

Management of financial audits including staff management.