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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Hamilton

Plant Accounting - Maintain Cost Accounting records and information. Ensure accuracy of costs and calculate annual Direct Manufacturing Costs. Participate in the review and implementation of the Annual Operating Plan.Factory Reporting - Weekly Plant and Production Reporting. Preparation of Accounting Journals as required. Analyse Cost information and prepare factory reporting packs. Present variance analysis, prepare provisions for obsolete/slow moving stock and inter-company profit… Show more Plant Accounting - Maintain Cost Accounting records and information. Ensure accuracy of costs and calculate annual Direct Manufacturing Costs. Participate in the review and implementation of the Annual Operating Plan.Factory Reporting - Weekly Plant and Production Reporting. Preparation of Accounting Journals as required. Analyse Cost information and prepare factory reporting packs. Present variance analysis, prepare provisions for obsolete/slow moving stock and inter-company profit eliminations. Business Analysis - Provide accurate and timely advice and financial analysis including reviewing trends and variances from Budget and Prior Year Actual. Perform quarterly SOX testing as required. Show less

Kinleith, Tokoroa

Provided support, advice and information to Paper and EH&S Business Unit Managers on Financial Matters. Month End tasks including Cost Centre data and accruals, running the SAP Month End processes, Standard Costing releases if required. Maintained Standard Costs and worked with Technical staff seeking improvement. Delivered timely and accurate forecasts including running the BPC forecast process for Kinleith. Conducted Cost Reviews with Functional Managers, analysis & monitoring of… Show more Provided support, advice and information to Paper and EH&S Business Unit Managers on Financial Matters. Month End tasks including Cost Centre data and accruals, running the SAP Month End processes, Standard Costing releases if required. Maintained Standard Costs and worked with Technical staff seeking improvement. Delivered timely and accurate forecasts including running the BPC forecast process for Kinleith. Conducted Cost Reviews with Functional Managers, analysis & monitoring of Chemical Price changes where required. Preparation of Annual Operating Plans with Functional Managers. Supported the Finance Manager with timely, accurate and relevant analysis and reporting. Drove improvements and proper testing of the BPC front end SAP tool when rolled out. Improvement to the Pulp & Paper split as required by Oji. Show less

Windsor

Group Accounting & Reporting - Tested the newly built Group Accounting & Reporting consolidation tool (BPC Consolidation Reporting Tool Tester (SAP)). Completed System, UAT, and Data Migration testing. Managed the project using Quality Centre - Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).Centrica Energy - Facilitated change initiatives, coordinated resources and managed delivery. Reviewed the processes of CE Central Finance and Core Functions, assessed costs and benefits of change… Show more Group Accounting & Reporting - Tested the newly built Group Accounting & Reporting consolidation tool (BPC Consolidation Reporting Tool Tester (SAP)). Completed System, UAT, and Data Migration testing. Managed the project using Quality Centre - Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).Centrica Energy - Facilitated change initiatives, coordinated resources and managed delivery. Reviewed the processes of CE Central Finance and Core Functions, assessed costs and benefits of change, improved processes and gained efficiencies.Power Generation - Assisted the Power Generation Business with the Competition and Market Authority review of the supply and acquisition of energy within the UK Energy market. Show less

Windsor, United Kingdom

Centrica Energy (2013 Turnover £5bn, Trading Profit £1bn)Key Responsibilities:• Supported the Group BPM team with the BPC KPI Reporting Tool project from scoping, Blue Print review, UAT testing, report writing, and communication with stakeholders.• Analysed and improved the FTE and Headcount reporting process.• Prepared the monthly board report for the Financial Director and Managing Director.• Supported the Business Performance Manager in providing accurate, timely… Show more Centrica Energy (2013 Turnover £5bn, Trading Profit £1bn)Key Responsibilities:• Supported the Group BPM team with the BPC KPI Reporting Tool project from scoping, Blue Print review, UAT testing, report writing, and communication with stakeholders.• Analysed and improved the FTE and Headcount reporting process.• Prepared the monthly board report for the Financial Director and Managing Director.• Supported the Business Performance Manager in providing accurate, timely and insightful management information to the management team and Group finance stakeholders.• Prepared and presented monthly management reporting packs, including key financial, investment and operational metrics. Show less

Staines, United Kingdom

British Gas Business (BGB) (2012 Turnover £3.7bn, Trading Profit £1.1bn)Key Responsibilities:• Identified financial and commercial performance trends in weather, sales, costs and sites which directly impacted profitability.• Tracked full year Operating Profit as Year End approached and reported the future financial implications of performance trends.• Prepared deep dive analysis and presentations for the BGB Financial Director to assist in business decision making.

Staines, United Kingdom

Windsor, United Kingdom

Hovis (2010 Turnover £688m, Trading Profit £39m)Key Responsibilities:• Performance cycle reporting including weekly reporting to the Executive Committee and month end reporting (Budget, Forecasts and Actuals).• Analysis and review of promotional spend.• Provision of ad-hoc analytical & financial support to the Head of Commercial Finance and 3 Commercial Managers.• Support the implementation of new processes and systems within the business (i.e SAP, Orders to Cash… Show more Hovis (2010 Turnover £688m, Trading Profit £39m)Key Responsibilities:• Performance cycle reporting including weekly reporting to the Executive Committee and month end reporting (Budget, Forecasts and Actuals).• Analysis and review of promotional spend.• Provision of ad-hoc analytical & financial support to the Head of Commercial Finance and 3 Commercial Managers.• Support the implementation of new processes and systems within the business (i.e SAP, Orders to Cash (OTC) Project). Show less

Fully Qualified Chartered Accountant – Ca (Passed 1St Time)

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting