Shannil Varma, MBA

Experience

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  Reid Research Services Ltd

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Sales Representative
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  Lighting Direct

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Retail Assistant (2IC)
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  Cotton On Group

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Retail Multi Store Manager
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  Vodafone

  Jul 2013 - Dec 2019

  • Financial Analyst (Senior)

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Financial Analyst

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  • Internal Auditor

    Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Project Coordinator

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

  • Human Resources Support Specialist

    May 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Customer Service Representative

    Jul 2013 - May 2015
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  Lion

  Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

  Senior Commercial Analyst

  ☆ Senior Commercial Analyst - ProjectsKey tasks:▪︎Driving process automation for all roles in Finance.▪︎Delivering all project work for the department.A few examples are:▪︎The implementation of SAP and new releases of the software▪︎ Capability uplift for Lion NZ and Enterprise Services▪︎ Managing the relationship between outsourced teams and Lion NZ including outsourcing workload to Tier 1 Finance teams.▪︎ Key contact for Finance for all Group IT work during the Cyberattack and recovery processes for Lion.☆ Marketplace Insights & Reporting ManagerKey tasks:▪︎Managing the relationship and reporting for Nielsen scan market reports as well providing executive reports for scan data▪︎Power BI automation work including managing manual SQL and security data package processing, and troubleshooting Power BI, SAP Business Object issues/queries.☆ Senior Commercial Analyst - Marketing (Wine, Spirits & RTDs)Key tasks:▪︎Finance business partnering including looking after company balance sheets/cost centres, performance management reviews and commercial insights for brands such as Wither Hills, Indevin, Smirnoff, Barcardi, Bombay Sapphire, 42 Below and many others.▪︎Marketing external promotions and advertising commercial guidance. Show less

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  Sky New Zealand

  Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

  Transformation & Risk Lead / Sustainability & Climate Change Lead

  ☆ Sustainability & Climate Change LeadKey tasks:▪︎Identifying and implementing climate related actions for Sky▪︎Create greenhouse gas reporting for Sky▪︎Creating governance and processes to implement climate change reporting for Sky based on the legislation from the External Reporting Board for listed companies▪︎Identify sustainability actions and strategies for Sky▪︎Identify and monitor end to end product life cycles and suggest sustainable future actions☆ Transformation & Risk LeadKey tasks:▪︎Drive business transformation for Sky▪︎Manage and lead enterprise risk for the organisation▪︎Work with external organisations to execute significant business change internally▪︎Implement a new risk management system▪︎Drive behaviour change for risk management and identifying what could go wrong▪︎Proactive risk management Show less

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  Oke Charity

  Dec 2021 - Mar 2025

  Board Member

  Oke provide Kiwi kids the opportunity to learn life and social skills by introducing productive gardens into schools. By giving the kids the tools to learn, Oke are empowering schools and communities, ultimately providing a better place for everyone.At Oke Charity, our mission is to cultivate a love for learning and healthy living in children by building school gardens throughout Aotearoa. We believe that every child should have access to fresh, nutritious food and the opportunity to learn about where their food comes from.Through our work, we aim to inspire and educate our tamariki on the importance of sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. We strive to create safe and nurturing outdoor spaces where children can connect with nature, develop life skills, and build meaningful relationships with their peers.We are committed to promoting equity and inclusivity in our projects, ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or ability, has equal access to the benefits of our school gardens. Our goal is to empower children to become confident, resilient, and socially responsible individuals who are equipped to make a positive impact in their communities and the world.Through Growing A Future, Oke deliver a garden to each school, enabling the kids, teachers and local community to get growing. The garden is built through a community working bee (in just ONE day) and includes all that is required to make it sustainable; raised beds, greenhouse, composting solutions, kids tools, teacher tools, irrigation, fruit trees etc. Each Growing a Future project for a school is worth over $25,000. We work hard all year to raise enough funds so our “Growing a Future” gardens don’t cost the school a cent. We are very grateful to work with some amazing sponsors, funders, volunteers and contributors who support us to make this possible. Show less

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  New Zealand Blood Service

  Apr 2022 - Nov 2023

  Sustainability Manager

  This role reports to the Chief Executive and is responsible for creating and leading the national sustainability strategy and governance framework.This role assists the wider government groups to create a holistic view on sustainable business practices throughout the healthcare industry. This role supports the business to create sustainability initiatives/policies to deliver the sustainability roadmap and align ambitions with the Carbon Neutral Government Programme, to become net zero by 2025 for emissions, and optimise all types of waste, water, and energy consumption behaviour throughout New Zealand’s operations.This role is also responsible for focusing on national environmental sustainability issues and managing long-term opportunities and threats that impact donors, staff, the environment, society and the communities we serve. This role supports efforts to create positive change to improve conditions where possible.This role is responsible for establishing sustainable procurement practices for sustainable supply chain management, and supporting other organisations with their sustainability ambitions, to strengthen sustainability partnerships for long-term changes.This role provides strategic guidance for the long-term purpose of the organisation and sustainable business development. Show less

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  Carbon Neutral Government Programme COI - Organisations with operational work or wider portfolios

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Co-Chair

  Carbon Neutral Government Programme community of interest group for organisations with operational work or wider portfolios in the public sector.

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  Sustainable Healthcare Aotearoa (SHA)

  Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

  Co-Chair

  Sustainable Healthcare Aotearoa is a network of health professionals around Aotearoa that are working to embed carbon reduction and sustainability into the NZ health sector.

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  Climate Leaders Coalition

  Nov 2023 - now

  Manager - Climate Leaders Coalition

  The Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC) was established in July 2018 to promote business leadership and collective action on the issue of climate change. At the core of the CLC is CEO-led business leadership on climate action. lts purpose is to build irreversible momentum in New Zealand towards a zero carbon future.

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  Sustainable Business Council NZ

  Nov 2023 - now

  Manager - Climate Leaders Coalition

  The Sustainable Business Council is a membership organisation supporting over 130 of New Zealand's most ambitious companies at the leading edge ofsustainability and climate action in business. The Manager - Climate Leaders Coalition is part of the climate action team within the SustainableBusiness Council. This role leads programme management for the Climate Leaders Coalition (CLC), driving development and delivery of a range of initiatives and partnerships to achieve the CLC's strategic objectives, managing relationships with the CLC's nearly 100 signatories and managing the governance of the CLC.This role also focuses on strategic nature projects for SBC as well as participates in climate governance and advisory work for business and government. Show less

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  The Hāpai Access Card

  Jul 2024 - now

  Board Member

  Hāpai Foundation is a Charitable Trust on a mission to create a more inclusive Aotearoa where people with disabilities are valued for who they are and have every opportunity to live full and happy lives.The foundation created the Hāpai Access Card, designed to help reduce the impact of barriers and expand more accessible services in the community for disabled people.Cardholders will have better customer service when they visit cafes, restaurants, and attractions with using their Hāpai Access Card. The card aligns with the social model for disability and the United Nation’s definition of disability. Show less