Noeleen Jones
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
With over twenty-five-years’ experience, across diverse sectors, I have acquired an elevated level of expertise in the areas of accounting, finance, management, and administration. This is combined with strong analytical ability, sound judgement and common sense and a proven ability to apply these attributes in the working environment. My experience also shows my capacity to adapt effectively and enthusiastically to new situations, assume ever higher levels of responsibility and rise to challenges that are put in front of me both nationally and internationally.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Chief financial officer (Temp Contract)
LivTours
Dublin, Ireland
2024.11 - Current
- Develop company and departmental budgets with a turnover in excess of €25m.
- Develop a financial strategy to support sustainable growth and operational efficiencies.
- Generate financial and management reports, providing strategic insights for executive decision making.
- Develop system to improve fiscal stability by mitigating financial risks.
- Facilitated compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Advise on fee structures and product pricing to maintain optimal operating profits.
- Contribute to salary review, investment decisions and design of bonus and incentive programs.
Chief financial officer
Weston Airport
Dublin, Ireland
2021.11 - 2024.11
- Fostered strong relationships with investors, increasing trust and credibility.
- Oversaw treasury functions to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
- Drove cost reduction initiatives through innovative process improvements
- Innovated investment strategies to maximise return on assets.
- Bolstered stakeholder confidence with comprehensive risk management strategies.
- Streamlined financial processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- HR Director responsibilities to include, shortlisting, interviewing, onboarding, payroll, setting up pension and health policies, employee contracts and employee engagemen
- Ensured complete adherence to financial controls and regulations, preparing financial statements and reporting results to multiple external stakeholders.
Finance and Admin Manager
Emirates Airline
Dublin, Ireland
2012.02 - 2021.11
- Manage and regulate all financial activities for the Country with a turnover circa €150m locally:
- Ensure full regional compliance with Emirates financial policies and procedures. Ensure full Tax, VAT, and statutory compliance within Ireland.
- Annual budget preparation for 5 work streams, with monthly review, analysis and forecasting. Financial modelling for capex expenditure.
- Weekly / Annual cash flow forecast. Assumed responsibility for the Northern European region for negative cash flows during Covid. Manage liquidity to meet OPEX and CAPEX requirements.
- Preparation of monthly management accounts, monthly management information reporting, including KPI monitoring and analysis, revenue recognition analysis, exception reporting and analysis of key metrics with support.
- Financial appraisal of all commercial projects, including analysis of business case presentations.
- Manage the company’s risk through continuous analysis using surge reporting and other CRM tools
- Business support manager for commercial, cargo and airport operations.
Management Accountant
Integrated Utility Services Limited
Dublin, Ireland
1994.08 - 2012.02
- Maintained internal control systems for risk mitigation.
- Developed comprehensive performance reports for senior management review.
- Managed budget forecasts to inform strategic decision-making.
- Identified cost reduction opportunities, improving profitability margins.
- Conducted regular variance analyses to identify potential areas of concern.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to provide financial insights and recommendations.
Assistant accountant
Chesterbridge Homes
Dublin, Irleand
2004.04 - 2004.08
- Developed and maintained financial reports to clearly communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and variances to plan, aiding strategic planning.
Assistant accountant
Irish Wire Products
Dublin, Ireland
2003.08 - 2004.04
- Assisted senior accountants in preparation of monthly and yearly closings, improving process efficiency.
- Ensured accurate reporting by following up on bank reconciliations promptly when required.
- Prepared accounting related entries to numerous registers, journals and logs, enhancing data accuracy.
Assistant accountant
Readymix
Dublin, Ireland
1989.01 - 2003.05
- Regularly maintained detailed reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Provided detailed analyses and explanations of all transactions for decision making procedures.
- Assisted senior accountants in preparation of monthly and yearly closings, improving process efficiency.
Education
Chartered Certified Accountant - FCCA - Accounting
Griffith College
Dublin 2002.09 - 2004.12
Accounting Technician - Accounting
Plunkett College
Dublin 2000.09 - 2002.06
Skills
- ERP systems use - Xero, Sage, SAP, Oracle, Herbst, X1-FBO
- MS Office, Metabase, Zoho, Project Plans
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Investor relations
- Financial modelling
- Contract negotiation
- Payroll
- Budget development and cashflow management
- Financial Forecasting
- Operational leadership
- Business partnering
- Performance metrics evaluation
- VAT calculations
Accomplishments
- Acting Regional Finance Manager for Southeast Asia - Sept - Feb 1 and Acting Finance Manager for Thailand - June 16-Aug 16, Belgium - Sept17 – Mar18 and The Netherland Sept19 – Dec19
- Elected as chairperson of the APJC (Airline Passenger Joint Committee) in Feb 2017, Vice Chair 2021.
- Awarded 3 Najm awards (internal)
Achievements
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief financial officer (Temp Contract)
LivTours
2024.11 - Current
Chief financial officer
Weston Airport
2021.11 - 2024.11
Finance and Admin Manager
Emirates Airline
2012.02 - 2021.11
Assistant accountant
Chesterbridge Homes
2004.04 - 2004.08
Assistant accountant
Irish Wire Products
2003.08 - 2004.04
Chartered Certified Accountant - FCCA - Accounting
Griffith College
2002.09 - 2004.12
Accounting Technician - Accounting
Plunkett College
2000.09 - 2002.06
Management Accountant
Integrated Utility Services Limited
1994.08 - 2012.02
Assistant accountant
Readymix
1989.01 - 2003.05