With over 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, and business development, I am the VP Finance for the Americas Leisure division of Flight Centre Travel Group, one of the world's largest travel companies. I hold a CPA accreditation from Australia and a Bachelor of Accounting from La Trobe University. I lead and manage all aspects of financial operations, planning, and analysis for the region, overseeing a team of 25+ and a centralized accounting team. I provide financial stability and management insight to enable informed decision making for strategic growth. I am commercially astute and practical, supporting the integration of finance into the core of all business decision making. I have a proven track record of driving commercial opportunities, negotiating and finalizing vendor contracts, consolidating financial statements, and coordinating and preparing audits. I have also built and developed high-performing teams, leveraging my excellent interpersonal skills and respected leadership style. I am passionate about delivering exceptional results and value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders.