Experience

Amryt Pharma

• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Finance

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• EMEA Financial Controller

  • Aug 2020 - Jun 2023



Distilled

• Ireland
• Online Media
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Aug 2020

  As CFO of the leading online marketplaces in Ireland, I have full financial responsibility of the group, owner of the finance function and a senior member of the leadership team. Through its brands, Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie and Adverts.ie, the company has combined revenue of approx. €30m and a headcount of 135 across 3 locations in Ireland. Responsibilities include:  Custodian of the company’s assets and its financial well being, as well as ensuring that the company is always in full… Show more As CFO of the leading online marketplaces in Ireland, I have full financial responsibility of the group, owner of the finance function and a senior member of the leadership team. Through its brands, Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie and Adverts.ie, the company has combined revenue of approx. €30m and a headcount of 135 across 3 locations in Ireland. Responsibilities include:  Custodian of the company’s assets and its financial well being, as well as ensuring that the company is always in full compliance with all fiduciary, legal, governance and regulatory requirements.  Provision of timely financial forecasts, insights and recommendations to the board, the leadership team and all business owners so that optimal decisions can be made for the business.  Working in partnership with the CEO and senior management team to devise and execute strategies to grow the business  Driving operational performance through KPI reporting and analysis.  Managing, motivating and coaching a finance team of 5 employees ranging in experience from Junior Accounts Assistance to Finance Manager level.  Company secretary of all 8 legal entities in the group. Show less As CFO of the leading online marketplaces in Ireland, I have full financial responsibility of the group, owner of the finance function and a senior member of the leadership team. Through its brands, Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie and Adverts.ie, the company has combined revenue of approx. €30m and a headcount of 135 across 3 locations in Ireland. Responsibilities include:  Custodian of the company’s assets and its financial well being, as well as ensuring that the company is always in full… Show more As CFO of the leading online marketplaces in Ireland, I have full financial responsibility of the group, owner of the finance function and a senior member of the leadership team. Through its brands, Daft.ie, DoneDeal.ie and Adverts.ie, the company has combined revenue of approx. €30m and a headcount of 135 across 3 locations in Ireland. Responsibilities include:  Custodian of the company’s assets and its financial well being, as well as ensuring that the company is always in full compliance with all fiduciary, legal, governance and regulatory requirements.  Provision of timely financial forecasts, insights and recommendations to the board, the leadership team and all business owners so that optimal decisions can be made for the business.  Working in partnership with the CEO and senior management team to devise and execute strategies to grow the business  Driving operational performance through KPI reporting and analysis.  Managing, motivating and coaching a finance team of 5 employees ranging in experience from Junior Accounts Assistance to Finance Manager level.  Company secretary of all 8 legal entities in the group. Show less



PRL Group

• Ireland
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Financial Controller

  • Mar 2015 - Jun 2017

  Overall financial responsibility for two acquisitions to the group, an international freight business and a leading sales and marketing business, with a combined turnover of approx. €50m and total headcount of 550. Responsibilities included:  Managing the financial aspects of the acquisition process.  Rolling out a financial integration plan across both companies.  Assessing current financial practices and implementing change processes.  Introducing monthly business… Show more Overall financial responsibility for two acquisitions to the group, an international freight business and a leading sales and marketing business, with a combined turnover of approx. €50m and total headcount of 550. Responsibilities included:  Managing the financial aspects of the acquisition process.  Rolling out a financial integration plan across both companies.  Assessing current financial practices and implementing change processes.  Introducing monthly business performance processes and reporting key insights to the Group Exec team.  Improving the visibility of business performance through financial analysis and KPI reporting.  Finance lead sitting on the senior management team of both companies.  Reviewing key controls and ensuring sound policies to support robust financial reporting.  Managing two finance teams with a total of 14 employees, assessing team capability, ensuring correct team structures and providing coaching and mentoring to the teams.  Taking ownership of overheads budgets within both companies and introducing appropriate purchasing controls.  Managing relationships with external partners such as banks, insurance providers, auditors, etc. Show less Overall financial responsibility for two acquisitions to the group, an international freight business and a leading sales and marketing business, with a combined turnover of approx. €50m and total headcount of 550. Responsibilities included:  Managing the financial aspects of the acquisition process.  Rolling out a financial integration plan across both companies.  Assessing current financial practices and implementing change processes.  Introducing monthly business… Show more Overall financial responsibility for two acquisitions to the group, an international freight business and a leading sales and marketing business, with a combined turnover of approx. €50m and total headcount of 550. Responsibilities included:  Managing the financial aspects of the acquisition process.  Rolling out a financial integration plan across both companies.  Assessing current financial practices and implementing change processes.  Introducing monthly business performance processes and reporting key insights to the Group Exec team.  Improving the visibility of business performance through financial analysis and KPI reporting.  Finance lead sitting on the senior management team of both companies.  Reviewing key controls and ensuring sound policies to support robust financial reporting.  Managing two finance teams with a total of 14 employees, assessing team capability, ensuring correct team structures and providing coaching and mentoring to the teams.  Taking ownership of overheads budgets within both companies and introducing appropriate purchasing controls.  Managing relationships with external partners such as banks, insurance providers, auditors, etc. Show less



Diageo

• United Kingdom
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Diageo Western Europe Innovation Finance Business Partner

  • Nov 2011 - Mar 2015

  Innovation Finance Business Partner for Diageo Western Europe, my responsibilities included: - Decision support: Finance lead on cross functional project teams developing new products for launch across 10 key markets in Western Europe. - Performance management: Providing monthly analysis of Innovation performance and forecasts across Western Europe for the Diageo Leadership Team. - Strategy Development: Reviewing Innovation pipeline to set Innovation targets for upcoming financial… Show more Innovation Finance Business Partner for Diageo Western Europe, my responsibilities included: - Decision support: Finance lead on cross functional project teams developing new products for launch across 10 key markets in Western Europe. - Performance management: Providing monthly analysis of Innovation performance and forecasts across Western Europe for the Diageo Leadership Team. - Strategy Development: Reviewing Innovation pipeline to set Innovation targets for upcoming financial years. - Business Partnering: Providing financial support for Marketing & Innovation colleagues, including training, budget management, project support, etc.

• Diageo Ireland Performance Analyst

  • Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

  In October 2009 I moved into the Diageo Ireland commercial business. In my role as Performance Analyst I managed the reporting and analysis of key parts of the business including cost of goods sold, overheads and capital expenditure. I also managed the Diageo Ireland balance sheet with specific responsibility for cash flow forecasting.

• Guinness Storehouse Finance Manager

  • Jul 2007 - Oct 2009

  Promoted to Guinness Storehouse Finance Manager in July 2007, I led a team of 2 direct reports, and was a key member of the Guinness Storehouse Leadership Team. I owned the performance management process for the business as well as driving the development of medium to long term strategy. I provided key decision support to the business in the form of capital investment evaluations, 3rd party contract negotiations, etc. I had responsibility over the compliance and controls agenda and was… Show more Promoted to Guinness Storehouse Finance Manager in July 2007, I led a team of 2 direct reports, and was a key member of the Guinness Storehouse Leadership Team. I owned the performance management process for the business as well as driving the development of medium to long term strategy. I provided key decision support to the business in the form of capital investment evaluations, 3rd party contract negotiations, etc. I had responsibility over the compliance and controls agenda and was actively involved in employee engagement sessions, training roll outs, etc.

• Guinness Storehouse Financial Accountant

  • Sep 2006 - Jun 2007

  I began my career in Diageo as a Financial Accountant for the Guinness Storehouse, the home of the Guinness brand and Ireland’s number one tourist attraction. Reporting to the Finance Manager, I was responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ownership of the accounts payable and receivable processes, management of capital investment budgets and provided ad-hoc financial support to the Guinness Storehouse leadership team.



KPMG

• Canada
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Audit Senior

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2006

  - Leading teams of up to 4 people on audits of Irish and American multinational companies in the manufacturing, retail and pharmaceutical sectors. - Preparation of financial statements for statutory reporting under Irish & UK GAAP, US GAAP and IAS (IFRS). - Preparation of reports to group auditors for multinational clients covering statutory audit, internal controls, accounting systems and agreed procedures work. - Review of consolidation reporting packs under local/international… Show more - Leading teams of up to 4 people on audits of Irish and American multinational companies in the manufacturing, retail and pharmaceutical sectors. - Preparation of financial statements for statutory reporting under Irish & UK GAAP, US GAAP and IAS (IFRS). - Preparation of reports to group auditors for multinational clients covering statutory audit, internal controls, accounting systems and agreed procedures work. - Review of consolidation reporting packs under local/international legislation and accounting standards. - Drafting reports to company management identifying weaknesses in the company’s systems and controls and making recommendations for their improvement as a result of findings from audit activities. Show less - Leading teams of up to 4 people on audits of Irish and American multinational companies in the manufacturing, retail and pharmaceutical sectors. - Preparation of financial statements for statutory reporting under Irish & UK GAAP, US GAAP and IAS (IFRS). - Preparation of reports to group auditors for multinational clients covering statutory audit, internal controls, accounting systems and agreed procedures work. - Review of consolidation reporting packs under local/international… Show more - Leading teams of up to 4 people on audits of Irish and American multinational companies in the manufacturing, retail and pharmaceutical sectors. - Preparation of financial statements for statutory reporting under Irish & UK GAAP, US GAAP and IAS (IFRS). - Preparation of reports to group auditors for multinational clients covering statutory audit, internal controls, accounting systems and agreed procedures work. - Review of consolidation reporting packs under local/international legislation and accounting standards. - Drafting reports to company management identifying weaknesses in the company’s systems and controls and making recommendations for their improvement as a result of findings from audit activities. Show less