Scott Langdon

Experience

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  ASB Bank

  Apr 2008 - Dec 2009

  Customer Services Officer

  First point of contact for new and exisiting customers

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  Fonterra

  Feb 2010 - May 2014

  Finance lead for nationwide Fonterra/New Zealand Government programmes (Fonterra Milk for Schools and Kickstart Breakfast).Building and reviewing New Product Development (NPD) financials.Collaborated with multiple functions including production, marketing, supply chain, sales, R&D and master data in cross-functional teams - working together analysing financials, trending, supply chain, product market strategy and various other facets Continually striving to change inefficient procedures to ensure a better way forwardRegular and ad-hoc reporting and analysis including month/year-end financials, NPD performance, sales trend predictionsBuilding new, and enhancing existing, budgeting and forecasting toolsResponsible for multiple facets of budgets and forecasts Show less Led the Finance, Marketing and Capital Projects teams through system switch from JDE to SAP (Project Catalyst) at Fonterra Brands NZ.Key intermediary and advisor between system design team and numerous business units located around New Zealand, Australia and Singapore Project management – including regular Gantt chart builds/updates, verbal & written communications, info pack buildsChange management – this was challenging as we were moving from a system that was heavily customised (JDE) to one as rigid and as standardised as SAPDelivered training and information sessions to employees within my area of responsibilityDesigned non-standard SAP account assignments for complicated transactions and physical processes in product manufacture, sale, delivery, and receipt of paymentMaster data integrity review, update and buildAssisted in designing a system to fit four different Business Units who previously operated on four different systems with differing and often conflicting needs and desiresDeveloped key relationships amongst teams across the business where there was previously little trust and respectInstilled a sense of responsibility amongst numerous business functions where the responsibility had defaulted to Finance in the past Show less

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    Nov 2013 - May 2014

  • Data to Decision Business Lead - Finance

    Oct 2012 - Nov 2013

  • Finance Analyst - Operations (FBNZ)

    Mar 2011 - Oct 2012

  • Finance Analyst - Foodservice, Route & Marketing

    Feb 2010 - Mar 2011
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  Chime Communications plc

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2015

  Finance Systems Preparation Accountant (Contractor)

  2 month contract role to deliver the necessary financial checks and build of financial reports to be available in TM1 Cognos.Creation and design of numerous financial reports for TM1 CognosReview of existing design for errors/possible enhancements from an accounting perspectiveSystem testing on all aspects of financial data flow through numerous schedules, statements and notes to statementsMaster data integrity reviewsContinuous challenging of current design to ensure the best possible output at project-endWorking with external developers on a daily basis to drive enhancements and changes required for accounting standard/policy adherence Show less

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  JUST EAT

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

  Technology Finance Manager (Contractor)

  Developed headcount tracking models and reporting packs for a large hiring project (c. 130 heads to c. 350 heads in 12 months)Built tracker (excel) with continuous improvementsCollating data from various sourcesProviding statistics and commentary in conjunction with HR and Recruitment teams to senior management and DirectorsLed the development of quarterly forecasts and annual budget for Technology divisionIndirect manager for Technology Accountant providing first-line direction and supportMonthly management reporting and financial performance reviews with senior managementContinuous reviews with Directors and Head-of’s on possible spend and saving opportunitiesSounding board for Finance Director on variety issues and projects Show less

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  ENGIE

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2017

  Finance Business Partner (Contractor)

  • Business partnering with regional director and account managers to drive profit maximisation via revenue enhancement/protection and effective cost management• Work closely with account managers to ensure that revenue/costs align to plan/bid and any savings/extra revenue opportunities are realised through constant review of labour costs and subcontractor spend & contracts• Manage the production of the periodic financial reporting packs to the Services business unit and senior management – core emphasis on margin performance• Regularly meet with the operational and finance teams to discuss risks in contract performance and to develop plans to improve poor performing contracts• Preparation of multiple contract level forecasts and budgets at a high level and bottom-up build Show less

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  Kingfisher plc

  Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

  Interim Commercial Finance Manager (Contractor)

  • Led the development of quarterly headcount forecasts and annual budget for Offer and Supply Chain division across 11 countries (EMEA)• Developed headcount tracking models and reporting packs for rapidly expanding department (c. 800 heads to c. 1700 heads in 12-month period)- Built tracker and costing forecast tool- Collating data from various sources- Providing statistics and commentary in conjunction with HR and Recruitment teams to senior management and Directors• Subject Matter Expert for design of SAP HR module to be used across 11 countries• Business partnering with HR and Finance communities and Functional Directors on possible spend and saving opportunities Show less

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  Airwork (NZ) Ltd - Helicopters

  Mar 2018 - Oct 2021

  Multi-faceted role to optimise the operational status of an $80m+ fleet of 45 helicopters based around the world and manage large-scale refurbishment projects on fleet and external helicopters.• Leading a Fleet Support team to drive effective maintenance forecasting and maximise investment returns• Effective project management of large-scale helicopter refurbishments for local and global customers• Optimisation of the fleet to ensure safety, serviceability, customer satisfaction and return on investment is maximised whilst minimising costs, defects and inability to generate returns for all stakeholders• Commercial Partnering:- Project costing for business cases- Development of Commercial Business Partner- Commercial decision making on new and existing customer contracts- Contract negotiation and management of significant project builds Show less Business partnering with sales and leasing directors to analyse commercial opportunities regarding aircraft leasing, sales and purchases to drive profit maximisation and effective asset management• Business case development, providing financial and analytical support for executive approval• Providing sound commercial support and governance on customer contracts, new business opportunities and supplier agreements• Management of large internal margin-based and R&D projects involving multiple departments; co-ordinating and ensuring outcomes are achieved and lead to the creation of Intellectual Property, new products and services to sell• Creation and maintenance of annual leasing budget and forecasts• Contract negotiation• Financial management of contracts Show less

  • Fleet Support Manager

    Dec 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Commercial Business Partner

    Mar 2018 - Dec 2020
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  Beca

  Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

  Commercial Finance Manager
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  Frucor Suntory Oceania

  May 2023 - now

  Snr Commercial Manager - Supply Chain