💨 From Wind To Wins: Woolnorth Renewables NetSuite Journey Accounting Apps podcast

💨 From Wind to Wins: Woolnorth Renewables NetSuite Journey

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Kerry Butler, CFO of Woolnorth Renewables, Tasmania shares her bold NetSuite rollout, revealing strategic insights on tech, budgeting, AI, and scaling clean energy operations.

Summary

Today I’m speaking with Kerry Butler, CFO of Woolnorth Renewables, Tasmania

In this episode, we talk about . . .

Insights from attending SuiteWorld 2025 in Las Vegas
Strategic NetSuite rollout, starting with Planning & Budgeting (NSPB)
Overcoming implementation challenges with a lean finance team
Use of implementation partners: Pivot Two & Netgain
Multilingual board reporting (Chinese & English) and real-time forecasting
Integrations with SharePoint, virtual cards, and maintenance systems
Leveraging AI and Ask Oracle for smarter decision-making
Community involvement and commitment to renewable energy
Advice for scaling businesses and choosing the right tech stack

🧰 Apps & Tools Mentioned:

NetSuite, NetSuite Planning and Budgeting (NSPB), Netgain, Pivot Two, SharePoint, Smart View, Camtasia

📺 Timelines

00:00 – Welcome & Guest Intro: Kerry Butler, CFO of Woolnorth Renewables
01:45 – Why Kerry Chose NetSuite: Flexibility and ecosystem advantages
04:12 – Board-Ready Reporting in Two Languages: How NSPB enabled it
06:57 – Implementing NSPB First: Breaking ERP rollout conventions
09:43 – Smart Budgeting Tools: Using Smart View for real-time inputs
12:21 – Leveraging Implementation Partners: Pivot Two & Netgain's role
15:02 – Complex Accounting Made Simple: Wind farms, loans & derivatives
17:35 – AI & Strategic Finance: What’s coming next in NetSuite
20:14 – Clean Data = Better AI: System integration & SharePoint sync
22:41 – Ask Oracle: AI-powered reporting for CFOs and CEOs
25:33 – SweetWorld Learnings: Building a global CFO network
28:08 – Advice for Scaling Businesses: Plan for future pain points now
30:17 – CFO Life at SweetWorld: Pitbull concert & Aussie networking
33:42 – Final Reflections: Strategic finance, partnerships & impact

Contact details:

L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-butler-1333kes/

NetSuite: https://www.netsuite.com.au

SuiteWorld: https://www.netsuitesuiteworld.com

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