● 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.

● 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.

● 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.

● 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.

● 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.