I am a driven and strategic finance leader with over 15 years of experience, including a decade in the FMCG sector and four years immersed in the Australian startup ecosystem, specialising in DTC and Biotech ventures. My leadership style emphasises collaboration, vulnerability, and a relentless focus on solving critical business challenges. Currently, I am the Head of Finance at Vow, a pioneering company that creates meat products from animal cells.At Vow, I am the key finance business partner to the founder/CEO, supporting the company's vision and mission to transform the food system. I am responsible for all reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and long-term modelling, as well as leading the finance team and collaborating with other functions. Previously, I was the FP&A Lead at MilkRun, where I helped the company raise its Series A funding round and set up its operational performance metrics. I have a proven track record in delivering results, spanning from driving cost efficiencies in financially constrained environments to facilitating the scaling of businesses. My expertise extends to optimising unit economics and playing integral roles in both equity and debt fundraising initiatives. With a versatile skill set encompassing Fundraising, Commercial operations, FP&A, Financial Control, and Supply Chain management, I excel in navigating complex landscapes and adeptly managing senior stakeholders, thriving in dynamic and demanding environments.