Experience

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  Deloitte new zealand

  Feb 1995 - Feb 1999

  Senior tax consultant / business advisor
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  Rowes group

  Mar 1999 - Apr 2001

  General manager
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  Bt

  Jun 2001 - Nov 2005

  Finance manager

  As a Finance Manager, I provided financial and commercial support to project teams and senior management in relation to a variety of high-profile business cases, involving up to £4bn revenue pa from 19m customers. I prepared, consolidated and provided insight into monthly results, forecasts, variances, annual budgets and the five-year strategic plan.I was also involved in the analysis, design and build of complex financial models for business cases and investment appraisal, improving decision making, reducing customer losses and achieving incremental increases in revenue from new products and packages. Show less

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  New zealand crane group

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2007

  Financial controller

  In my role as Financial Controller, I managed the adoption of NZ IFRS, implemented SAP (including job costing), integrated newly acquired businesses and developed a comprehensive budget process. I was also involved in managing entity amalgamation, building and managing the finance team, and establishing an investment appraisal procedure for capital purchases.

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  Sony australia & new zealand

  Aug 2007 - May 2011

  Head of finance / finance manager

  As Head of Finance, I led the business and finance team, delivering on financial goals and ensuring compliance with reporting, accounting and legal requirements. I was responsible for all financial management, commercial assessment, audit processes, and finance and accounting functions, strictly adhering to corporate governance policies.

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  Rakon

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2024

  With a broad remit including finance, treasury, IT and investor relations, I had a key role in helping deliver the business’s strategy, instilling robust governance across financial and commercial practices.Integral to the strategy and roadmap for capital markets and funding, I oversaw investor relations, managing relationships with brokers, investment banks, institutional investors, retail shareholders and financial media. I had a key role in executing successful major mergers and acquisitions, including the US$5.5m buy-out of an Indian business in 2018, alongside securing $20m in funding to support the build of a new manufacturing facility, due for completion in 2023.Managing and motivating three teams across investor relations, IT and finance we implemented new technology and improved cybersecurity. Strengthening risk management and governance has been a key focus and I was integral in establishing a risk management framework, implementing the environmental, social and governance (ESG) programme and are establishing a tax governance framework, including transfer pricing to ensure global tax efficiency. I worked closely with the Board, providing advice and recommendations to drive an environment of continuous improvement and one that quickly adapted to the changing needs of the technology sector. Show less

  • Consultant

    Oct 2023 - Jun 2024

  • CFO

    Sept 2018 - Oct 2023

  • General Manager Finance/Group Financial Controller

    Jan 2012 - Aug 2018
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  Millennium & copthorne hotels new zealand limited

  Jul 2024 - now

  Vice president finance