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Seattle, Wa, Us

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Accountable for driving profitable business outcomes while making informed decisions on concessions to close deals. Responsible for ensuring that sales and negotiation strategies align with Microsoft’s established guidelines, policies, and legal standards. Collaborate with sales, legal, and business groups to identify customer blockers and enablers, enhancing the overall deal-making process.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Coordinated the financial rhythm of business (ROB) across 10 Western Europe subsidiaries, ensuring timely execution of critical financial processes, including Month Close, Subsidiary Outlook, and Business Check-Ins. 🏆Key Achievements:1) Tool & Process Automation: Streamlined financial processes across 10 subsidiaries by developing a custom Power BI Dashboard and leveraging advanced Excel skills for automated reporting. 2) Finance Analytics: Conducted in-depth analysis of forecasts, budgets, and outlook numbers, utilizing Excel to create data models and draw actionable insights. Developed a comprehensive understanding of subsidiary, segment, and product performance for Microsoft's Commercial business.3) Data Storytelling & Executive Communication: Translated complex data insights from multiple sources into clear, concise messages for C-suite executives and Western Europe finance teams. Ensured accuracy and clarity in narratives, utilizing data visualization techniques to present performance insights effectively.4) Leadership & Accountability: Recognized for maintaining composure under pressure and demonstrating a strong level of accountability and clarity in all communications. Committed to continuous improvement and proactive stakeholder engagement, contributing to enhanced overall team performance.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Identifying risks in the Microsoft sales deal execution process, carrying out a robust set of controls and providing compliance oversight to drive compliance by design. I took ownership of performing compliance checks and managing risks associated with Microsoft’s volume licensing deals in the Public Sector across Central & Eastern Europe and South Africa.🏆Key Achievements:1) Deal Risk Reviews: Ensured timely execution of deal reviews totalling $25M of Microsoft Deal Revenue, recommending corrective actions to resolve non-compliance. Collaborating with senior sales leaders, Deal Desk, CELA, local Compliance, and Operations, ensuring effective management of communications and escalations.2) GenAI v-team: Contributed to the initial development and testing of the HRDD GenAI Project by identifying potential risks and collaborating with engineering specialists to share process insights. The final project automation solution save the global HRDD team up to 6,000 hours annually, enhancing overall efficiency and process effectiveness.3) Training & Onboarding: Facilitated onboarding for new graduate team members and enhanced the HRDD experience by creating structured onboarding plans and resources, enabling faster integration into the team.

6-month internship rotation in the Statutory Accounting division of Microsoft's Operations Finance organisation.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

6-month internship rotation supporting the License & Contract Compliance division of Microsoft’s Operations Finance organisation.

Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland

Provided solo musical entertainment to guests in the hotel bar and restaurant.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Economics & Finance

Activities and Societies: The College Tribune, Irish Student Consulting Group, Enactus Consulting Group, UCD Investors & Entrepreneurs.

613/625 Points (Top 0.04% Nationally)

Activities and Societies: School Orchestra Maths Student of the Year 2019

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