Senior Manager, Retail Finance - Coach & kate spade ANZ

• May 2018 - Present

Commercial Finance Manager - Sunglass Hut

• Mar 2015 - May 2018

Sunglass Hut is a part of Luxottica’s global family, being home to among the world’s most well-known sunglass brands, such as Prada, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Chanel and Dolce & Gabbana to name but a few. My primary objectives include: - Finance lead within the cross-functional ANZ Executive Leadership team managing Sunglass Hut’s retail business performance - Own the Sunglass Hut brand responsibilities in areas of financial analysis, reporting, business partnering and planning processes - Business case development and submission of new store / business stream proposals (>50 proposals submitted and centrally approved in ‘16-‘18) - Act as liaison between Sunglass Hut ANZ brand team, Finance function and Corporate Head Office in Milan with respect to reporting, budgets, forecasting & all areas of financial performance

Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2014

Set within the Corporate Control team directly providing management reporting and financial analytics to the Head of FP&A, Group Controller and Executive Committee. Main areas of responsibility include:  Lead analyst for the Innovation, Group & Services (IG&S) sector financials including monthly results analysis, management reporting, forecasting and press release (IG&S comprises of central corporate functions, Group service units and R&D capabilities, a.o.). Successfully delivered Q1 and Q2 cost reduction targets through cost challenge and discussions with departmental budget holders  Review monthly results, forecasts and presentations for the CFO and Executive Committee with Head of FP&A and Group Controller  Analysis and commentary of Group financial income & expenses in coordination with Treasury  Scrutiny of reported procurement and business transformation program savings  Development of improved functional cost reporting across the Group

Senior Financial Analyst - Global Materials Procurement

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

Avery Dennison is a global leader in pressure-sensitive technology and self-adhesive base materials (e.g. industrial and consumer goods labels) with sales >USD 6bil. As the European raw materials procurement finance lead analyst, responsibilities and achievements include:  Monthly unit-level raw materials price inflation / deflation forecasting and reporting for Europe.  Timely consolidation of the annual plan for European raw materials cost. Managed the 2013 global budget consolidation process in the absence of the Global Procurement Finance Manager  Recognized with the Leadership Excellence Award 2012 for Collaborating Across Boundaries  Supplier rebates management - monitoring volumes, determining accruals and tracking receipts  Invoice price discrepancies management and reporting, driving to resolution together with procurement managers, suppliers and Accounts Payable team (based in Cork, Ireland)  Working capital management through optimizing pay-out timings and payment terms with suppliers, including use of trade financing. Recognized with the Q4’12 award for Crisp Execution & Driving Action for successfully contributing to the Free Cash Flow target of the company  SOX process owner for the European HQ Procure-to-Pay process – documentation and testing  Staff management & development (3 direct reports) and mentor to interns

Senior Finance Analyst

• Oct 2009 - Apr 2011

As the lead finance analyst supporting the Global Functions IT Business Applications Management organization with annual budget of USD100m and >300 FTEs of Shell staff and contractors, responsibilities and achievements include:  Implementation and control of the overall finance operating model and cost recovery mechanisms for the organization (through personnel timewriting tariffs and recovery of other direct costs)  First line of contact and advisory for all Finance related matters of the organization  In depth financial analysis and delivery of timely and relevant management information to the business’ Leadership team  Successful and timely planning, management and completion of quarterly Latest Estimate budget forecasts and the 2011 Operating Plan  Managed the transition to a new SAP platform and implementation of related new processes  Ad hoc financial advisory and issues resolution to the Leadership and Extended Leadership teams  As Deputy team lead for the GF SITI Finance team (of 8 members), managed staff including organisational changes and onboarding & development of Finance Operations support team

Request-to-Pay Analyst (Infrastructure Sourcing Programme)

• May 2008 - Oct 2009

Commencing 1st July 2008, the ISP entails the outsourcing of Shell’s global IT infrastructure to three IT & Telecommunications suppliers. As part of the project team operationalizing the new contractual RtP workflow (from initial Shell consumption to eventual payment of supplier charges) for >300 Shell affiliates worldwide, responsibilities and achievements include:  As the Business representative, implemented the RtP process for Global Functions IT and Gas & Power business segments and related legal entity levels (including Joint Ventures)  Involved in the design of detailed invoice verification specifications and effective implementation the invoice verification process, including roll-out of the Invoices Online supporting invoice information database  As the primary Shell representative, managed the daily invoice verification process and discussions with suppliers and India support team  Developed the RtP Contingency Plan for risk management

Finance Analyst – Global Functions IT

• Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

Effectively supported and improved financial controls, processes and reporting requirements to the Application Support Shared Services team and IT projects. Main responsibilities include: Ensuring the financial completeness, control and accuracy of monthly costs and revenue of the operational team and projects (including accruals and billing) Variance analysis and management reporting of financials to internal Finance and project/service managers SAP master data custodianship to facilitate cost/recovery record and procurement activities Annual budget, quarterly forecasts and ad hoc analysis with service line / project managers Review & recommending project business cases and work orders

Financial Accountant

• Jan 2004 - Dec 2005

Successful undertaking of Shell IT Singapore and Australia financial accountant responsibilities, and improving monthly reporting processes, resulting in smooth statutory audits by PwC and ultimately dissolution of these Shell IT entities, in line with Shell's legal entity rationalization objective. Responsibilities in detail: Monthly financial accounting (for Shell IT Singapore & Australia), preparation of management reports and financial statements, and managing year-end statutory audit & tax requirements Timely and accurate quarterly Group submission Effective accounts payable monitoring, payment processing and disputes resolution On-time and compliant Goods & Services Tax (GST) quarterly reporting for Singapore Successfully transitioned remaining responsibilities to Shared Services Center

Audit & Tax Semi-Senior / Consultant

• Jul 2003 - Nov 2003

 Successfully completed statutory financial audit engagements, tax submissions and corporate finance advisory (e.g. valuation, IPO, tax optimization, corporate restructuring, venture capital)  Led small teams in audit engagements and corporate finance consultancies  Successfully completed statutory financial audit engagements, tax submissions and corporate finance advisory (e.g. valuation, IPO, tax optimization, corporate restructuring, venture capital)  Led small teams in audit engagements and corporate finance consultancies

Associate, Assurance & Business Advisory Services

• Jan 2001 - Jul 2003

 As part of teams, successfully conducted and completed audits of internal controls and interim & annual financial statements - clients include banks and manufacturing companies  Areas of banking audit include: Valuation of financial instruments, verification of suspense items, credit review assessment and internal controls audit of front & back room operations  Areas of manufacturing audits include: standard costing analysis, stock valuation & verification, and internal control assessments  Team member in the voluntary liquidation due diligence engagement for an international rubber buffer stock organization