Michael Brennan Email & Phone Number

• Recently hired as Head of Finance at ghd hair ANZ leading finance department and ELT• General Manager – Finance at Auscript with key responsibilities in running finance department whilst improving operational performance, minimizing cost base and maximizing profit.• 3+ years as Financial Controller at WW (formerly Weight Watchers) with key responsibilities including delivering Month End and Quarter End results under IFRS and US GAAP, maintaining effective internal controls (SOX), lead contact for external audit, internal audit, tax returns, cashflow management, financial modelling and budgeting. • 3+ years industry experience in London across variety of industries including publishing/retail/media, financial markets & professional services.• 4+ years experience working with a Big 4 CA firm (Deloitte).• Experience working as an Audit Senior within key industries such as Retail, Financial Services, Mining, Oil and Gas and Construction.• Extensive experience working in an accounting environment with a proven track record in delivering timely results and executing key deliverables.• Well versed in communicating with and managing multi stakeholder relationships (internal and external), including senior management, partners, clients, stock markets, advisors and peers.Key IT and Accounting Systems• Business Central (M365)• Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word and PowerPoint) - Advanced• Oracle & HFM (Hyperion) Accounting System• IBM COGNOS• Microsoft Dynamics AX

Listed skills include External Audit, Financial Reporting, Ifrs, Financial Accounting, and 9 others.