Tim Smith

Tim Smith

Financial Controller

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  • About me

    C.A. - Consultant - Business advisory

  • Education

    • Auckland University of Technology

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      Bachelor equivalent Accounting and Business/Management B+
    • The University of Auckland

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      Science
    • The University of Auckland

      1983 - 1985
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (incomplete) Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
    • Auckland University of Technology

      1990 - 1993
      Higher National Diploma Accounting and Finance 3.8
    • The University of Auckland

      1983 - 1985
      Bachelor of Science - BS Marine Biology and biological Sciences
  • Experience

    • Panamex Pacific Inc

      Oct 2007 - May 2010
      Financial Controller

      Import/Export manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, sales, supply chain management, sales and marketing, brand development, and brand agency.

    • Carter Holt Harvey Woodproducts

      Jun 2010 - May 2012
      Financial Controller

      $700m T/O Manufacturing, Timber processing, Export, Engineered wood products, flooring, plywood and panels

    • New Zealand Cricket

      Aug 2012 - Sept 2017
      General Manager Finance
    • First Security / Wilson Goup

      Dec 2018 - Oct 2019
      Financial Controller

      T/O $80m, 1200 staffContracted to assist in a business turnaround. Maintained a healthy work culture in managing a large team of 15 over a period of organizational change. Managed project staffing resources. Accounts Receivable project that reduced >90 day debt from >13% of debtor total to <4% (recovering over $1m). Automation and streamlining of AR processes. Assisted to change the standard operating terms and conditions allowing First Security to implement a price increase to all customers. Negotiation and signing of customer contracts on more favourable terms for First Security Guard Services. Billed and negotiated agreement for payment of >$130k of historical revenue going back two years Show less

    • Oji Fibre Solutions

      Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
      Group Financial Controller
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Accountant

      Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
      Jun 1997