Australia
Proficient in financial analysis, planning, coordination, and project administration, with over a decade of experience. Capable of developing people reporting models and financial models to facilitate executive and board-level decision making. Experienced in working both independently and as part of a team to establish strong working relationships rapidly. Currently a Senior Analyst at Kinga Ora, facilitating the development of analytical support for informed decision making and problem resolution. Prior to joining Kainga Ora, I was a Senior Financial Analyst at KiwiRail and a Jr. Project Manager at Skylight Trust, where I effectively completed projects, enhanced financial models and reports, and streamlined routine analysis. Professional Skills: Proficient in using Microsoft Office, SAP, and Power BI with exceptional problem-solving, adaptability, resiliency, and perseverance. I find discussing technology and its applications in reporting and analysis stimulating, and I enjoy connecting with like-minded individuals for a chat.
As a financial professional, I have effectively managed the creation of the Activity Group Financial Model (AGFM) and the people reporting model, enabling Kinga Ora to make informed and strategic decisions. I have also contributed to the development of the internal budget by preparing budget presentation documents and conducting ad hoc analyses while responding to management's enquiries. To facilitate continuous development, I have created and maintained financial models such as continuous forecasting, the rates and rent model, and the incorporation of financial and non-financial performance metrics. In addition, I have provided analytical support for ad hoc analyses to aid in decision making and problem solving. Notable contributions include conducting a backfill contractor analysis to identify potential cost-saving opportunities and implementing an EBITDA-to-Interest Ratio model to rapidly assess financial viability after each budget cycle. In addition, I assisted the organisation in responding to requests under the Official Information Act (OIA) and ministerial enquiries.
As a financial professional, my key responsibilities include developing and implementing frameworks, processes, and templates to support annual business planning, budgeting, and performance reporting. I analyse financial data and present it in an accurate and effective manner to executives, enabling efficient decision-making for the board. I coordinate the annual business planning and budgeting process, including identifying key variances from the strategic plan. Additionally, I provide insights to the Capital Committee and work with commercial managers and management accountants to maintain an effective capital planning and reporting framework. I report budgets, forecasts, and actuals into the government's Treasury reporting system (CFISnet) and perform monthly and half-yearly reporting as requested.
As a technical enthusiast, I had the privilege to utilise my skills in my role at Skylight throughout the entire project life cycle. My responsibilities included gathering requirements, coordinating with business and technical developers, and ensuring timely delivery of the project to meet prescribed quality standards. From initiation to planning, execution, monitoring, and controlling, all stages of the project were managed effectively to ensure a successful delivery of the refreshed website for Skylight.
This job involved supporting a Business Intelligence strategy by creating standard management reports and developing dashboards. The role included streamlining analysis and identifying opportunities for automation, as well as extracting and transforming data from various databases into dashboard format using Power BI. The job required analysing complex financial information to provide timely recommendations to management, creating and distributing financial reports, and supporting change management activities related to planning and reporting. Finally, the job entailed monitoring sales performance compared to forecast and previous years, highlighting trends, and analysing variances.