Finance Business Partner - Sport

• Feb 2022 - Present

Commercial Finance Executive - Football Rights Acquisitions & Distributions

• Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

Football media rights team finance executive. Responsibilities;  Finance ‘owner’ for multiple properties incl. FA Cup, Serie A, MLS, A-League, CONCACAF  Completing month end financial close for these respective properties  Ownership of budget setting & reporting periodic variances Vs budget, including presentation of same to both the commercial side of the business & also senior financial stakeholders  Day to day management of these properties – invoicing clients & liaising on financial queries  Ownership of football cash flow (separate to other sports in the division) due to materiality  Negotiating payment plans with various clients due to impact of Covid-19  Compiling investment appraisals on prospective leagues globally & financial input to renewal process  Working alongside the legal team on various aspects of contracts Show less

Financial Accountant

• Jul 2018 - Sep 2019

Finance team member of the governing body of association football in England. Responsibilities;  Ownership of group cash flow analysis & forecasting, including regular presentation to CFO  Working alongside commercial finance in various projects such as budget setting (P&L & cash flow), event settlements etc.  Managing FA group insurance renewal  Core team member in period end financial reporting process (incl. year-end audit)  Completion & investigation of monthly balance sheet recs  Review of clearing house bank account recs (player agent & football club monies) Show less

Financial Accountant

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2018

DITA Eyewear is the internationally renowned cult accessory label that specializes in the design, handmade production and global distribution of one of the most sought-after lifestyle brands. As one of the fastest growing independent eyewear companies left in the world, DITA has sustained a loyal following among the most powerful influencers in fashion and entertainment worldwide. DITA is exclusively available throughout 50 countries at luxury retailers in addition to DITA Legends stores in Los Angeles, Newport Beach and Tokyo. Show less

Financial Services, Senior Associate

• Sep 2014 - Oct 2017

Consulting Analyst

• Sep 2011 - Mar 2012

Core team member providing consultancy services to one of Australia’s ‘Big 4’ financial institutions. Deloitte were engaged to assist in contract negotiations between the client and a multinational consulting and technology corporation around an outsourcing agreement. Responsibilities included; - Assisting in devising the original project plan - Tracking WIP to ensure the project was not running over budget - Presenting the Project Financials to the team on a weekly basis - Scheduling and assisting with client workshops - Ownership of Ansarada e-Room (online collaboration room) & Electronic Engagement File Show less

Financial Services Audit Placement

• Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

Working as part of the audit team in the Financial Services Department for clients including Aer Lingus, Aer Rianta and Advance Tyre Co. Responsible for; - Full audit of the clients’ pension schemes (Defined Benefit & Defined Contribution Schemes) - Liaising with administrators, custodians, actuaries, investment managers and clients - Ensuring strict deadlines were met such as Director Review, Partner sign off etc. Working as part of the audit team in the Financial Services Department for clients including Aer Lingus, Aer Rianta and Advance Tyre Co. Responsible for; - Full audit of the clients’ pension schemes (Defined Benefit & Defined Contribution Schemes) - Liaising with administrators, custodians, actuaries, investment managers and clients - Ensuring strict deadlines were met such as Director Review, Partner sign off etc.

Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Assistant - Intern

• 2008 - Aug 2009

Summer 2008 & 2009 This started out as one weeks work experience in June 2008 and developed into part-time employment over two summers that provided me with a valuable insight into how business works, in particular the marketing function and its component parts such as branding, sponsorship, public relations and media management. During my time with WHPR, I was given exposure to clients such as Adidas, Lifestyle Sports, Guinness, An Post, Captain Morgan & Lucozade Sport. Everyday activities included: - Working through briefs and planning Public Relations campaigns - Preparing media coverage billboards and power-point presentations to present to clients - Liaising with the media to increase client exposure - Assisting with interviews and photo shoots When Platinum One brought Real Madrid to Ireland as part of their pre season tour in 2009, I worked as part of a team in conjunction with Adidas & Lifestyle Sports, organising for a number of prize-winners to partake in an open training session in Carton House with the Real Madrid Team. Show less