Murray Dickinson FCA

Experience

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  Kathmandu

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2002

  Financial Accountant

  Financial Accountant for a large australasian retailer. Dealing with monthly accounts, treasury and transfer pricing.

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  Waste Management NZ Ltd

  Nov 2002 - Jul 2008

  Southern Region Financial Controller

  Waste Management is an integrated waste & recycling organisation. The southern region had seven branches from Queenstown to Blenheim. This role reported to the Chief Financial Officer, based in Auckland. My role varied between a Commercial Manager - Southern Region and the Southern Region Financial Controller.Key responsibilities:• Monthly financial reporting• Annual budgeting & monthly forecasting,• Legal & contract law,• Business development & business performance review,• Financial controller to JV Company, • Responsibility for administration function - (9 FTE’s)• Credit control, supplier & customer invoicingKey achievements• $30M acquisition - Due Diligence, and Integration • Christchurch City Council collection contract - successful tendering pricing• Implementation of IT automation to increase margins• $5m Acquisition - Due diligence and integration • Acquisition of waste company in Adelaide • Organic growth of the division averaged 8.5% compounding Show less

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  Red Bus Ltd

  Aug 2008 - Sept 2011

  Chief Financial Officer

  Red Bus Ltd employed 350 staff and operated 150 urban buses in metropolitan Christchurch. Red Bus had a Board of 5 independent Directors, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Christchurch City Holdings Ltd. Red Bus prepared full NZ IFRS Financial statements, published an annual report and was audited by Audit New Zealand.Key responsibilities:• Annual & monthly financial reporting,• Budgeting & forecasting,• Statutory & legal compliance,• External & internal audit,• Treasury & Information Technology,• Insurance & Taxation,• Business development & contractual review, and• Board secretariat.Key Achievements:• Successful Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (New ERP software)• Restructured Business after 30% reduction in revenue • Extension of Banking facilities is the midst of the Global Financial Crisis• Greenhouse gas emissions audit• Acting Operations Manager (short term) Show less

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  Lyttelton Port Company

  Sept 2011 - Oct 2015

  Financial Controller

  Lyttelton Port Company employs 550 staff and operates the gateway port to the Canterbury region. Lyttelton Port Company is listed on the NZX and has a Board of 6 independent directors. Lyttelton Port Company has recently settled its insurance claim for $440M.Key responsibilities:• Annual & monthly financial reporting• External & internal audit• Budgeting & forecasting• Statutory & legal compliance• Treasury & Information Technology (Financial module of ERP)• Insurance & Taxation• NZX complianceInteresting Projects:• Reinstatement & Development Plan (financial model validating $1B Capital Programme)• Binding rulings – Successfully applied for two binding ruling on Earthquake related issues• Unqualified and unadjusted Financial Statements - Technically challenging in Post-quake environment• Renewal of insurance policies• Financing of $150m facility• Project Reporting system - Overseeing interaction of new Project reporting system with ERP Show less

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  Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2017

  Corporate Sector Advisory Committee - Australiasian Advisory Board

  Member of CA ANZ's Corporate Sector Advisory Committee. This group advises the Institute on Corporate sector issues, prepares submissions and advocates for Corporate sector members.

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  Naylor Love

  Dec 2016 - now

  Naylor Love is a leading construction company in New Zealand, with divisions throughout New Zealand. This is a passionate company who cares about its clients and people. Responsibilities for:• Finance & Risk• Information Technology• Board Secretariat Naylor Love Canterbury has 120 staff and has revenues in excess of $100m. Naylor Love Canterbury operates in Canterbury. Naylor Love Central Otago Ltd employes 90 people and has Revenues in excess of $50m Naylor Love Central Otago operates in the Queenstown and Southern Lakes. Naylor Love Dunedin Ltd employes 90 people and has Revenues in excess of $40m Naylor Love Dunedin operates in the Dunedin and surrounding regions. Naylor Love Wellington Ltd employes 100 people and has Revenues in excess of $100m Naylor Love Wellington operates in the Wellington and the Wairarapa. Naylor Love Waikato / BoP Ltd employes 50 people and has Revenues in excess of $20mNaylor Love Waikato operates in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Naylor Love Auckland employs 120 staff and has revenues in excess of $180mNaylor Love trades in the wider Auckland region.

  • Director - Naylor Love Enterprises Ltd

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Chief Financial Officer

    Nov 2015 - now

  • Director - Naylor Love Canterbury Ltd

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2023

  • Director - Naylor Love Central Otago Ltd

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2023

  • Director - Naylor Love Dunedin Ltd

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2023

  • Director - Naylor Love Wellington Ltd

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2023

  • Director - Naylor Love Waikato / BoP Ltd

    Dec 2016 - Jul 2023

  • Director - Naylor Love Auckland Ltd

    Dec 2016 - Jul 2023
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  Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

  Mar 2018 - May 2019

  Advisor to the Executive Committee

  Co-opted member of the Executive Committee for Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga

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  Rangi Ruru Girls'​ School

  Apr 2019 - May 2023

  Board of Governors

  Member of the Board of Governors at Rangi Ruru Girls School.Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee.

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  The Arts Centre - Christchurch

  Mar 2021 - now

  The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora is fostering, promoting, facilitating and encouraging the interest of art, culture, education and other related interests. We're creating a hub for diverse creative expression in the heart of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

  • Board Chair

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Member Board Of Trustees

    Mar 2021 - May 2022
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  University of Canterbury

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2024

  Digital Screen Campus Establishment Board Member