Viji Brightus
About Viji Brightus
Viji Brightus is a Finance Manager at Brambles, overseeing FP&A and reporting for the ANZ region. With extensive experience in financial management across various companies, she manages reporting for 18 entities and leads a team of financial analysts.
Work at Brambles
Viji Brightus has been employed at Brambles in the Recall Division since 2012, serving as the Finance Manager for the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region. In this role, she manages the reporting structure for 18 entities, including new acquisitions. Her responsibilities include coordinating the month-end process between the global headquarters and the ANZ region, conducting impairment testing, and performing variance analysis. She leads the preparation of the President’s report and monthly Business and Management reports for the ANZ region. Additionally, she oversees statutory reporting for both Australia and New Zealand.
Education and Expertise
Viji Brightus holds an MBA from the Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM), where she studied Management from 2005 to 2007. She also achieved CPA certification from CPA Australia, studying Accounting from 2000 to 2005. Earlier in her academic career, she studied Professional Accounting at Edith Cowan University from 1996 to 1998. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in finance and accounting principles.
Background
Before joining Brambles, Viji Brightus held several finance-related positions. She worked as a Financial Controller at Austral Refrigeration from 2005 to 2007 and served as Divisional Finance Manager at SNP Security from 2007 to 2011. She also worked as a Commercial Manager at ITT Water & Wastewater for one year, from 2011 to 2012. Earlier in her career, she was a Finance Manager at UTC Fire & Security from 2000 to 2005. This diverse experience has contributed to her expertise in financial management.
Achievements
In her current role, Viji Brightus mentors and develops a team of five qualified Financial Analysts. She is responsible for overseeing sales planning and customer relationship management (CRM), which includes pricing, tenders, and managing annual price increases. Her role also involves handling statutory reporting for both Australia and New Zealand, demonstrating her capability in managing complex financial processes across multiple entities.