Hooley Lisa

An analytical, astute and meticulous Finance Manager with excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills; SAP implementation, integration & regression expertise; and a track record of managing finance operations, and conducting financial planning and analysis to ensure compliance, reduce expenses and maximise profits for a leading multinational.

An accomplished communicator with strong presentation and negotiation skills, together with the ability to forge collaborative relations at all levels, as well as lead, train and motivate teams to achieve demanding performance goals

Global Functions Finance Manager                                                                       Sep 2020-present

JT International (JTI), Geneva, Switzerland

• Key team member for a large Free Cash Flow project to transfer responsibility for global functions to market planners 

- Finance contact on a new system for Free Cash Flow planning involving mapping expenditure of over $1 billion

- The system is now used effectively throughout all headquarter functions for Free Cash Flow planning and reporting

•  Finance Manager for the IT department with a $300 million budget, providing support in all finance related matters
• Finance Manager for JT International’s global Business Development and Transformation functions
• Managed FP&A to accurately plan, forecast & budget, and led the business approval process for financial simulations
• On the relocation of JTI Finance from Switzerland, took 18 months gardening leave for property renovation & learning French

UK Commercial Finance Manager                                                                      Mar 2020-Aug 2020

JT International, Weybridge, UK

• Delivered Key Multiple Grocers budgets for actuals & plan in line with the latest targets & changes in business strategy
• Maintained up-to-date records of core and tactical pricing contributions and forecast pricing contributions by brand
• Assessed the potential impact of national budget and forecast minimum price increases to inform pricing decisions
• Compiled and delivered regular updates to National Account Managers on the performance of their accounts
• Managed, mentored and motivated a Finance Associate, and ensured continuous professional development

UK Market FP&A Manager                                                                              Feb 2019-Feb 2020

JT International, Weybridge, UK

• Seconded on an 18 Month assignment in the UK, as a project team member for the upgrade to Sap4Hana
• Managed the UK market volume and P&L reporting and planning, the market weekly brief, and CFO brief submission

M&S Finance Manager Global Functions                                                                May 2013-Jan 2019

JT International, Geneva, Switzerland

• Provided financial support in all FP&A related activities to the M&S function, operating with a budget of $200 million
• Created and managed internal controls, and ensured full financial compliance in all matters relating to M&S finance 
• Streamlined processes across 150+ employees on finance matters & created budget tracking files for all brand groups 
• Trained the M&S community, providing a financial perspective on investment insights, market and brand performance
• Served as the functional contact for TM1, carrying out and advising on financial planning, analysis, and testing
• Provided BAP/Memo review and guidance, and undertook PLM financial calculations in support of new M&S projects
• Maintained the M&S Dashboard for Sales and Brand Volume, providing up-to-date data for the marketing community
• Served as project lead for an internal initiative to align and standardise processes between the many global functions

Career & Key Achievements to Date (continued)

FP&A Finance Manager                                                                                 Aug 2012-Apr 2013

JT International, Geneva, Switzerland

• Prepared annual plans and latest estimates for Balance Sheet, Intercompany and below OCC for three JTI entities
• Liaised with markets and business partners to obtain adequate reasons for key variances or change of assumptions
• Prepared treasury rolling currency forecasts, and also produced FCF reports for analysis of actual-versus-plan 

Controlling & Reporting Finance Manager                                                             May 2010-Aug 2012

JT International, Geneva, Switzerland

• Promoted and relocated to Geneva to manage JTI Trading SA market actuals & forecast to generate entity P&L, balance sheet and free cash flow reporting 
• Developed internal controls for the Luxembourg entity to align processes and gather supporting documentation 
• Prepared statutory accounts and reviewed account analyses to ensure compliance with USGAAP, local GAAP or IFRS 
• Supported internal and external auditors, and undertook internal audit activities for the finance department in JTI
• Wrote SOX controls for departments & processes, and performed controls as per JSOX/SSOX for the Control Owner 

University of Manchester