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Linda Kelly

Summary

CIMA qualified accountant with an MBA and 15 years of management experience across diverse industries, including aviation, telecoms, construction, and shared services. Proven track record in financial management, reporting, and the development of policies and procedures. Experienced in start-ups and operational management in cash-critical environments. A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a hands-on approach in multicultural settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Irish Life
10.2022 - Current

Projects worked on since Tupe back to Irish Life

  • IFRS 17 project
  • Risk Equalisation Scheme for Irish Life Health
  • Project West AIB Joint Venture
  • Operating Model & Cost challenges as part of the SEO Team in additon to regular project reporting

Finance Reporting Manager

Ark Life
  • Produced financial accounts and managed the integration of Ark accounts after the sale to Phoenix
  • Responsible for the production of SFCR and RSR

Business Partner to Ark Life

Irish Life
  • Controlled cost management and produced monthly Board reports, budgets, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and developed strong relationships with divisional finance teams

Finance Manager

Global Aviation Asset Management
  • Established and managed the Irish office for an aircraft leasing company, overseeing lease revenues of $160M and assets of $1.6B
  • Recruited and developed a finance team, implemented integrated accounting systems, and prepared consolidated management accounts for 60 entities

Finance Executive

Ukraine International Airlines
Kiev
  • Prepared US GAAP and local GAAP financial accounts, designing management reporting packages for senior management
  • Controlled cash flow and collaborated with management to implement cost reductions, achieving annual savings of $7 million

Financial Director

U-page
Kiev
  • Implemented financial systems for a start-up telecom company and negotiated contracts with suppliers and banks
  • Developed and tracked business and marketing plans against actual performance

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Financial Strategy

Open University
01-2009

Masters - Business Administration

Open University
01-2003

Accountant -

CIMA
01-1990

Skills

  • Financial Management & Reporting
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cost Management
  • Compliance & Regulatory Requirements
  • Team Leadership & Development
  • Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
  • Multicultural Team Collaboration

Timeline

Finance Manager

Irish Life
10.2022 - Current

Finance Reporting Manager

Ark Life

Business Partner to Ark Life

Irish Life

Finance Manager

Global Aviation Asset Management

Finance Executive

Ukraine International Airlines

Financial Director

U-page

Post Graduate Certificate - Financial Strategy

Open University

Masters - Business Administration

Open University

Accountant -

CIMA
Linda Kelly