Irene J. Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

A trusted finance advisor to the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Responsible for insightful and robust financial assessment of all NPD and Limited Edition projects for the global business, from ideation to launch. I’m a commercial guide for project teams, steering the business towards healthier gross-to-net, gross margin and operating profit. I also work closely with the CMO and CTO to build their annual budget and quarterly forecasts. I take the lead in… Show more A trusted finance advisor to the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Technology Officer. Responsible for insightful and robust financial assessment of all NPD and Limited Edition projects for the global business, from ideation to launch. I’m a commercial guide for project teams, steering the business towards healthier gross-to-net, gross margin and operating profit. I also work closely with the CMO and CTO to build their annual budget and quarterly forecasts. I take the lead in these discussions to drive ROI thinking and ensure funds support business priorities. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

Part of the Senior Leadership Group and Division Management Committee at L’Oreal NZ. I’m responsible for managing all parts of the P&L for the division. I guide the leadership team to achieve sales targets and profit objectives. My role includes: • Budget/Forecast preparation and Month End reporting. • Business performance analysis, including customer & category profitability. • Review and sign-off on all business contracts - ensuring trading terms are aligned to… Show more Part of the Senior Leadership Group and Division Management Committee at L’Oreal NZ. I’m responsible for managing all parts of the P&L for the division. I guide the leadership team to achieve sales targets and profit objectives. My role includes: • Budget/Forecast preparation and Month End reporting. • Business performance analysis, including customer & category profitability. • Review and sign-off on all business contracts - ensuring trading terms are aligned to commercial strategy.• manage External Audit plan for division • Managing & mentoring finance staff Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

I temporarily took on my manager’s position in the Finance Leadership Team. I represented the Marketing Function on matters relating to budget, quarterly forecasts, performance and general finance. Key Achievements: Jul 2018 - Sep 2018- Built the 2019 Marketing Budget (over $20 Million) with the Head of Marketing. For every investment decision I performed thorough ROI analysis and ensured that the plan supported 2019 growth targets and aligned with overall business strategy. - I… Show more I temporarily took on my manager’s position in the Finance Leadership Team. I represented the Marketing Function on matters relating to budget, quarterly forecasts, performance and general finance. Key Achievements: Jul 2018 - Sep 2018- Built the 2019 Marketing Budget (over $20 Million) with the Head of Marketing. For every investment decision I performed thorough ROI analysis and ensured that the plan supported 2019 growth targets and aligned with overall business strategy. - I led the function in a cost rationalization exercise and delivered an additional $2.3M profit. This was achieved in a short timeframe of less than 2 weeks. Show less

Auckland, New Zealand

I am a finance business partner to the marketing team, looking after the full range of products in our Dairy, Baking and Grocery portfolios. My role entails: 1. Finance lead in business critical projects, including:- mergers and acquisitions - new product development - capital investment 2. I'm responsible for the strategic planning, forecasting and delivery of a $20 million budget across 7 marketing teams. 3. Change management and continuous improvement in… Show more I am a finance business partner to the marketing team, looking after the full range of products in our Dairy, Baking and Grocery portfolios. My role entails: 1. Finance lead in business critical projects, including:- mergers and acquisitions - new product development - capital investment 2. I'm responsible for the strategic planning, forecasting and delivery of a $20 million budget across 7 marketing teams. 3. Change management and continuous improvement in performance and planning processes Show less

Auckland

Part of the Commercial team charged with providing leadership, governance and direction for Fonterra’s worldwide finance activities Role Purpose:• Delivery of Milk Price forecasts• Improving the Milk Price forecast process• Providing analysis of the drivers of Milk Price• Assisting with the preparation and delivery of Milk Price recommendations and management reporting

Auckland, New Zealand

I'm currently on my last graduate rotation in the Group Functions Commercial team.My key roles are:1. Providing analytical support and data analysis for Group Procurement teams.2. Assessing the monthly gross margin performance of Fonterra's global products and markets.3. Assisting the Investment Planning Lead with reviewing the financial and qualitative performance of capital investments.

I'm currently on my second graduate rotation in International Farming Ventures (IFV).My key roles are:- analyzing cash flows and leading the treasury funding process. - reporting the consolidated business performance to the Fonterra Management Team- KPI reporting- supporting the Budget and Forecast process for IFV

Hamilton

I'm currently on my first graduate rotation within Reporting Services. My key roles are:- Delivering continuous financial services to support the business operations of Cost Centre managers. These services include performance reporting and budget variance analysis.- Facilitating the intercompany transaction clearing process between the Parent entity and subsidiaries.- Assisting with the FY15 Operating Expenditure budgets for Cost Centres.- Completing FY15 budgets for… Show more I'm currently on my first graduate rotation within Reporting Services. My key roles are:- Delivering continuous financial services to support the business operations of Cost Centre managers. These services include performance reporting and budget variance analysis.- Facilitating the intercompany transaction clearing process between the Parent entity and subsidiaries.- Assisting with the FY15 Operating Expenditure budgets for Cost Centres.- Completing FY15 budgets for multiple subsidiaries and the Parent entity. - Preparing the FY14 Financial Statements for multiple subsidiaries. - Assessing the quality and accuracy of Financial Statements during peer reviews. Show less

Chartered Accountant, Accounting, Merit

CA qualified since October 2016

Bachelor Of Commerce (Honours), Accounting, Gpa: 8.0

Activities and Societies: Case Squad - Managment Consulting Club (MCC); Faculty Tutor - Accounting; Investment Club First Class Honours.

Bachelor Of Commerce, Accounting & Finance, Gpa: 8.0

Activities and Societies: Case Squad - Management Consulting Club (MCC); Key Papers: - Revenue and Cost Management - Financial Accounting.