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Australia

New Zealand

● Advise on the selection and appointment of Directors, enhancing governance oversight. ● Leveraged unique organisational insight at Northpower to identify and address risks - asking critical questions and providing a level of understanding essential for robust decision-making and effective governance.

New Zealand

● Strengthened financial reporting by aligning a 5-year strategic plan with government mandates, enhancing financial transparency and accountability across all departments.● Introduced self-service budget reporting for departmental managers, significantly increasing visibility and enabling proactive, data-driven budget adjustments.● Overhauled finance systems and processes, automating payroll journal entries, and workflow alerts, resulting in a 95% improvement in reporting efficiency and a 26% increase in resource capacity.● Negotiated an upfront funding allocation, replacing quarterly payments and securing a 250% increase in interest revenue to maximise cash flow.● Developed and implemented financial governance policies, reinforcing compliance and accountability in procurement, delegations, and resource allocation.● Secured multi-year insurance savings by assessing risk and renegotiating contracts, reducing premiums for two consecutive years.● Enabled a SharePoint portal to streamline procurement processes and improve adherence to policies, strengthening governance and accountability.

Northland, New Zealand

● Oversaw a $14M budget across five departments at DOC (NZ Crown Department), transforming traditional, siloed budgeting into a unified, collaborative model that maximised taxpayer value.● Achieved a 15% cost reduction by consolidating resources, and establishing a “one-team” approach for efficient regional planning.● Designed dashboards for tracking metrics such as carbon emissions, travel costs, and policy compliance, increasing data accessibility and transparency.● Successfully led annual budgeting and monthly forecasting, identifying and implementing savings opportunities through resource consolidation and internal efficiencies.● Streamlined accounting processes and controls to improve transparency, accuracy, and accountability in reporting.● Increased external revenue by 20% through standardising third-party charges and implementing commercial pricing strategies.● Mentored department heads and budget owners on financial best practices, empowering them to make data-driven decisions and enhancing policy compliance.● Managed cash flow and debtor reports, ensuring prompt escalation and control of financial operations to maintain a stable financial position.

Whangarei, New Zealand

● Led the successful implementation of a multi-million-dollar ERP (JD Edwards) system, standardising financial processes and increasing data accuracy and reporting speed.● Developed a 10-year financial forecasting model for contracting, fibre, and electricity divisions, enabling Northpower to align budgets with long-term growth goals.● Secured partnerships with government investment entities, achieving operating solutions that reduced compliance costs while advancing critical infrastructure projects.● Conducted a comprehensive cost structure review to align pricing strategies with contract requirements, vital for profitable negotiations across Northpower’s contracting business.● Supported the expansion of Northpower’s telecommunications division by implementing cost management and data capture systems, delivering broadband infrastructure on time and on budget.● Integrated multiple acquisitions, effectively expanding Northpower’s capabilities and driving profitability through disciplined financial management.● Overhauled board and management reporting to simplify complex financial data, empowering non-financial leaders to make informed strategic decisions.● Built strong relationships with the Commerce Commission, proactively managing compliance and providing insights for future regulatory planning within telecommunications.

Auckland, New Zealand

● Developed branch performance benchmarks, improving profitability analysis and enabling management to implement tighter cost controls across operations.● Enhanced contract profitability by implementing profit-at-risk pricing models, protecting margins on major projects.● Streamlined financial policies and procedures, reducing administrative overhead and increasing alignment with organisational objectives.● Provided actionable insights to branch leaders, enabling data-driven decision-making that directly improved operational efficiency.● Promoted from Commercial Accountant to Finance Manager within 12-months of joining.

Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Chartered Accountant (Ca)

Certified Treasury Professional (Ctp)

Member

Bachelor Of Accounting

In Progress.

Diploma Of Accounting And Nz Diploma Of Business