Planning for the unexpected: Scenario planning for directors

Presentation

Speaker(s): Marilie du Buisson
Date: 12:15pm — 1:45pm, 23 April 2026
Venue: Nexia New Zealand
Location: Level 4/123 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City
Price members: $25.00 incl GST
Price non-members: $50.00 incl GST

Overview

Strong governance requires anticipating financial risks before they arise. This session will explore scenario planning as a crucial governance tool for financial decision-making.

Directors will learn how to anticipate potential financial challenges, assess the impact of different strategic options, and make informed decisions under uncertainty. Practical guidance will be provided on identifying early warning signals, risk prioritisation, and embedding scenario planning into board oversight to support organisational resilience and long-term stability.

Directors' Deep Dive events are smaller interactive discussion-style sessions where you will be encouraged to ask questions and actively contribute your perspectives. 

Marilie du Buisson

Marilie is a Chartered Accountant with more than a decade of senior finance leadership experience across the primary, technology, property and construction sectors. She works in the Business Advisory division at Nexia New Zealand, where she partners with organisations to deliver tailored financial solutions, robust reporting and clear strategic guidance that support confident decision-making.

Her expertise spans financial planning and analysis, forecasting and budgeting, tax, commercial and project advisory, and system and process improvement. Marilie brings a practical, commercially focused approach to her work, helping boards and leadership teams enhance financial clarity, improve profitability and position their organisations for sustainable growth. She has particular strength as a Virtual CFO, translating complex financial information into meaningful insights that inform strategy and performance.

Marilie holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Tax from the University of Canterbury and is a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand.

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