Manager Management

Resume – Alan Denton

Resume for: Alan Denton

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Nashville TN 37217 [e] abnqwk@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

A highly skilled and hard working member of any team, contributing financial management

skills and expertise, as well as independent thinking and a lot of energy and fun to achieving

strategic goals.

An experienced manager, able to align team goals and outcomes with strategic plans and

corporate values, with a history of applying independent and innovative thinking to resolve

issues and take advantage of opportunities.

Highly developed computer skills and excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with

a professional background that reinforces a strong sense of ethics, loyalty &

conscientiousness.

Skills & Experience

Financial & Management Accounting

Preparation of periodic & annual financial statements

Analysis & understanding of business outcomes and alignment with financial results

Budgeting & Financial Planning

Development of financial models

Preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts and variance analysis

Mergers & Acquisitions

Business & opportunity evaluation, due diligence and negotiations

Integration of operations and systems

Staff Management

Management of large multi-functional team

Involved in realignment and restructuring

Strategy & Executive Management

Participation in Board & Senior Executive planning sessions

Reported to General Manager, part of senior management team, responsible for

development & implementation of strategy for business with turnover of NZ$1b

Performance Management

Development of performance management measures for external & internal business

units

Development of Board reporting package

Project Management

Management of software implementation, business improvement & business acquisition

projects

Supplier Relationship Management

Responsible for purchasing function

Involved in identification of suppliers, contract negotiations and performance

management

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Employment

Oct 2007 to Current – Hydro Tasmania

Hydro Tasmania is the government-owned electricity company Staff of 800

responsible for electricity generation in the State of Tasmania, Revenue AU$800m

providing 60% of the renewable energy generated in Australia, and

energy consulting services worldwide.

Manager Mergers & Acquisitions - Oct 2007 to current

• Project manager, providing retail systems, finance & operations expertise for

Hydro Tasmania’s expansion into electricity retailing, with management of the

resulting transition & integration project.

• Achievements include:

o The purchase of an independent retailer in September 2008

o Development of financial models for valuation of the retail business.

o Participation in the negotiation team

o Development of transition & integration plans for a retail business

o Review of the risk management framework for a retail business

o Preparation of Board & Government briefing papers, liaison with external

advisors

o Development of a Board-down performance reporting regime, cashflow

modelling and operational system and process improvements

Jul 2007 to Oct 2007 – Energy Online Ltd

Energy Online Ltd is the fifth largest energy retailer in New Zealand, Staff of 50

servicing approximately 60,000 consumers. Revenue NZ$100m

Project Analyst - Jul 2007 to Oct 2007

• Contract role for three months covering analysis, documentation and project

management.

• Achievements include:

o Development of specifications for & project management of a module for

the billing system

o Review of terms & conditions

o Drafting the Business case for a new product offering

Apr 1999 to Apr 2007 – Genesis Power Ltd

Genesis Power Ltd is the largest energy retailer in New Zealand, Staff of 400

servicing approximately 700,000 consumers (26% of the market). It Revenue NZ$1.4b

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was recently rated as the 13 largest company in New Zealand. S&P BBB Rating

Retail Finance Manager - May 2002 to Apr 2007

• Responsible for the provision of frameworks, advice, systems and information to

support the Retail business in the areas of pricing, credit, procurement, data and

finance (job description available)

• Managing a team of 32 with 6 direct reports

• Member of the Retail senior management team, reporting to the GM Retail

• Achievements include:

o Acting GM Retail, presenting at Board Meetings and preparation of Board

papers

o Participation in Board / Senior Management strategy and planning sessions

o Project management of and member of project teams involved in the due

diligence, purchase and transition of Retail customer bases

o Development of financial models to support the strategic planning process

within the Retail business

o Managing relationships with external service providers, including

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negotiation of $100m contract for outsourced Contact Centre operations.

Managing compliance with Electricity Commission regulations regarding

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price control, including development of submissions and development of

strategy.

Retail Management Accountant - Jun 2001 to May 2002

• Responsible for management accounting (month end, accruals, analysis) for the

Retail business (155,000 customers)

• Managed a team of 4

Strategic Planning & Reporting Manager - Jan 2001 to Jun 2001

• Prepared the company annual budget and business plan

• Implemented enterprise-wide modelling and planning system

Corporate Accountant - Apr 1999 to Dec 2000

• Development of controls, accounting systems and processes

• Maintenance and system administration for the financial accounting system

(Oracle FMS)

• Preparation of monthly and annual financial reports

Jan 1998 to Mar 1999 – Electricity Corporation of New Zealand Ltd

The Electricity Corporation of New Zealand (ECNZ) was the State Staff of 200

Owned Enterprise (SOE) responsible for the generation of electricity

within New Zealand. The Thermal Group was responsible for nine

plants and approx 1500MW of generation capacity.

Financial Advisor (Thermal Group) - Jan 1998 to Mar 1999

• Preparation of monthly financial reports for senior management

• Development of reports, systems, internal controls

• Coaching and training for staff with financial responsibilities (budget managers)

• Participated in a project for merging of the Hydro Generation Group within the

Thermal Generation Group

• Responsible for the implementation of the financial accounting systems (Oracle

FMS) for Genesis Power Ltd within the project team setting up the company

Jan 1988 to Dec 1997 – Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants

The Hamilton office of Ernst & Young provided accounting, tax, audit, Staff of 200

human resources, computer and management consulting services. Member EY w/wide

Accountant - Jan 1988 to Dec 1997

• Member of the Management Consulting team

• Development of MS Access & Excel applications to meet client information,

budgeting & data processing needs

• Preparation of annual accounts and tax returns for clients

• Network administration and computer support for Hamilton office

• System administrator for the internal accounting system (Solution 6) including

report design, maintenance and upgrades

• Achievements included:

o Six month project assisting ECNZ to complete annual accounts, implement

new accounting system and cover for restructuring of finance department

o Three month project assisting Kiwi International Airlines with development

of financial and budgeting model, including scenario modelling and assisting

management with provision of information to support company restructuring

plan

o Development of an integrated budgeting model for a corporate farmer

(approx 20 farms, forestry and extensive residential properties)

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Qualifications

Chartered Accountant (equivalent to CPA)

New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants

• Admitted as Chartered Accountant in 1995 (membership # 27890)

• I was a member of the Auckland Branch Committee of the Institute, as well as

Chairman of the Auckland Corporate Sector Committee and a member of the

National Corporate Sector Committee.

Education

Ernst & Young Executive Programme, NZ (2004)

This residential programme is designed and taught by faculty members of the Darden

Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia

Lincoln University College, Christchurch NZ

• 1984-1987 Bachelor of Commerce (Farm Management)

finished educational requirements

Waikato University, Hamilton NZ

• 1988-1989 Bachelor of Management Studies

part-time study (6 papers) required for Institute of Chartered

Accountants

St Pauls Collegiate School, Hamilton NZ

• 1979-1983 Bursary, University Entrance, School Certificate

References

Contact details are available on request

Vince Hawksworth

CEO, Hydro Tasmania

Vince is Chief Executive at Hydro Tasmania, and was also General Manager Retail

in Genesis Energy before his move to Tasmania. I worked for him in the Retail

Business for 4 years, and worked alongside him in the Generation business in ECNZ.

Nic McCondach

General Manager, Energy Online

Nic is the General Manager of Energy Online, reporting through to the Chief

Executive of Genesis Energy. I worked alongside her during my time at Genesis

Energy and for her during my contract at Energy Online.

Peggy Molyneux

GM Corp Services Genesis Energy

Peggy is a General Manager within Genesis Energy, reporting to the CEO. I worked

alongside Peggy in a number of projects and in the business over about 7 yrs.

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