As a shareholder of the flagship Sorbet at the V&A Waterfront Mall, I provided Financial Strategy, Analysis and Management and enjoyed great success improving the overall efficiencies of the business and productivity of the staff, resulting in the store placing in the Top 5 Sorbets in the country over season two years running, even during COVID level 3 lockdown 2020.

The Luxottica Group is the world's largest eyewear company. Ray-Ban, Oakley & Sunglass Hut form part of the brand portfolio. It also manufactures sunglasses and prescription frames for a multitude of designer brands such as Chanel and Prada, whose designs and trademarks are used under license In my position as Finance Director and business partner to the MDs and divisional management, my key focus was strategy in the form of constant assessment of the organisation's performance against both the annual budget / re-forecasts and company’s long-term strategyI developed tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the MDs and made actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations. I also prepared and oversaw long-term budgetary planning and costs management in alignment with company's strategic planAs a member of the executive leadership team, I participate in all key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating models and operational execution. I enjoyed mentoring and developing a direct team of 12, managing work allocation, training, conflict resolution, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.Other responsibilities included financial planning and analysis; controllership, accounting and administration as well as legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.

Shine Limited was founded by Elisabeth Murdoch in 2001. It is now the largest and most exciting independent production company based in the UK (Revenue - £700m). In April 2011 Shine Limited was acquired by News Corporation As Shine Limited's Group Finance Project's Controller, I project-managed of a number of work streams, namely:* Validation of a new accounting system to be rolled out globally* Researched and vetted out implementation partners * Cost benefit analysis on various work streams* Drafted and communicated the plan / strategy to senior management and News Corp* Drafted the functional requirements document* Co-ordinated & participated in the implementation of a new sales & licensing system with other project leaders

NBC Universal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment news, and information to a global audience. NBC Universal was part of General Electric groupAs the group's International UK HQ Finance Controller, my responsibilities included:Management of a team of 15 (4 offshore), responsible for 7 Legal Entities (LE) & >$300m costsManagement and ownership of 6 balance sheets & P&L, foreign exchange exposure, Stat & Tax and cash forecasting for the groupProcess simplification & alignment, review, development and implementation of new controls and processes across the balance sheet & P&LElimination of duplicated activities, improved efficiency, aligned policies, standardised processes, and built a stronger controllership career path for the whole teamUK Head office management & statutory reporting Development and execution of a single controllership structure to support the International UK teamsI integrated 5 UK businesses into new Head office (HQ) group (Film, TV, Corporate)Management and support of senior management team with change managementManagement of multiple demanding stakeholders during the transition and operations with little business impact or interruptions in a very demanding & pressurised environment

As Corporate Technical / Operational Controller, I assisted in driving and building a sustainable controllership model across the Home video international business located in +20 countries and generating £1B revenue. Key responsibilities included:Group Reporting to US head office – submission, support & review of quarterly / annual Home Video consolidation (including commentaries, variance analysis & additional 10Q disclosures)Supervision and training of 15 entities in key controllership areas (Tax, account reconciliations’ & foreign exchange)On-going review of accounting policies (supporting & implementing rolling out new policies, training, and documentation)Preparation, review & analysis and follow-up of the Home Video International group tax calculationPreparation, review and quality control of Home video group financials Legal entity simplificationQuarterly review and analysis of group foreign exchange exposure