Michael Collins Email & Phone Number

Auckland, NZ

Responsible for the sales and manufacturing operations of the New Zealand business.

Develop and implement financial strategies that support the strategic business plan and annual operating plans. Working closely with the Managing Director to provide sound judgement and advice when required as a true business partner.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Providing leadership and direction to the NZ Commercial Finance team to deliver quality results in terms of pricing, reporting, analysis and planning processes. Driving financial accountability throughout the organisation and providing strong financial direction and business decision support as part of the NZ management team.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Key business partner to sales and marketing ensuring that financially sound decisions are made. Responsible for leading a team of 4 and accountable for the financial and commercial analysis of sales and marketing across all channels. Accountable for providing on time delivery of all financial processes within the NZ Trade organisation including monthly.

Total ownership of all accounting functions, financial controls and management reporting. Management of key relationships with Bank, Auditors and Suppliers. Involved in all key projects including transition to plastic bottles, new product development. Reviewing and improving all financial processes. Co-ordination and review of forecasts and budgets. Ad-hoc.

London, GB

Various roles within the Planning and Analysis department including: Group Reporting Analyst:Co-ordination of weekly/monthly reporting, managing the forecasting and budgeting process, analytical review of major variances, cost centre reporting, maintenance of reporting and budgeting/forecast systems.Times Literary Supplement Accountant:Preparation of.

New York, NY, US

Assistance with major monthly reporting project including financial modelling, sector reporting and forecasting.

Worldwide, OO

Preparation of financial statements, tax returns for small and medium sized partnerships, companies and trusts. Assistance with external audit. Business, taxation and systems structure planning. Financial modelling, business planning and company valuation work.2 years of Financial Controller secondments, involved working full time on client premises.

Chartered Accountant

Level 2

Bachelor Of Management Studies (With First Class Honours), Accounting