Louise Lacey
Dublin
Summary
Visionary leader with keen sense for financial strategy and operational management. Demonstrates exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, coupled with proficiency in team leadership and stakeholder communication. Poised to drive financial growth and operational efficiency, ensuring long-term organisational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Finance Director EMEA & Global Audit Coordinator
Oracle Corporation
Dublin
01.2016 - 12.2025
- Directed accurate delivery of financial results in line with US GAAP.
- Managed financial risk and compliance for Oracle's legal entities across EMEA.
- Established robust controls for quarterly SOX sign-off.
- Oversaw preparation and filing of regional statutory accounts.
- Ensured full local tax compliance with financial advisors' support.
- Maintained treasury controllership, focusing on FX controls and working capital.
- Facilitated finance integration during mergers and acquisitions.
- Coordinated stakeholder management across diverse business lines in multiple regions.
- Led financial planning and analysis initiatives to enhance regional performance.
- Coordinated global audit processes to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Developed strategic financial models to support decision-making across EMEA.
- Mentored finance teams to improve operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Optimised use of financial software to expedite accounting tasks and improve accuracy.
- Contributed to shaping organisational vision through active participation in board meetings and committees.
Commercial Reporting Manager, Ingredients & Flavours, EMEA
Kerry Group Plc
Ireland
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Managed performance of business unit and partnered on commercial projects.
- Provided strategic insights to executive management for marketing and profitability improvement.
- Forecasted, budgeted, and reported monthly on business financials with team communication.
- Supported executive meetings by preparing presentation materials and analyses.
- Analysed market dynamics and trends to recommend profitable growth actions.
- Evaluated commodity market risks to inform pricing strategies.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimise margins and resolve claims effectively.
Financial Controller, Eastern Europe (Belarus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Slovakia)
Kerry Group Plc
Ireland
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed financial control teams across Eastern Europe and Russia, overseeing training and performance reviews for 30 members.
- Executed year-end statutory reporting and coordinated external audit reviews.
- Ensured compliance with tax authorities while aligning with Group policies, mitigating potential risks.
- Directed treasury and risk management, focusing on capitalisation, FX exposure, and cash flow.
- Restructured operations into a centralized shared services environment to enhance efficiency.
- Led SAP rollout and implementation across the region, ensuring adherence to internal controls.
Internal Audit Manager, EMEA
Kerry Group Plc
11.2009 - 08.2012
- Led EMEA Internal Audit team, ensuring compliance with Group policies.
- Provided assurance to Board and Audit Committee against material loss due to control failures.
- Spearheaded successful independent quality review by Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Designed Anti-Fraud programme, overseeing training, monitoring, and investigations.
- Implemented Risk Framework, trained staff, and consolidated strategic audit risk assessments.
Audit Senior
KPMG, Dublin
Dublin
02.2006 - 08.2009
- Developed and executed audit plans that aligned with client objectives and risk assessments.
- Led audit teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Qualified with KPMG Dublin
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
Ireland 01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Commerce -
University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland 01.2002 - 01.2005
Skills
- Financial risk management
- Compliance assurance
- US GAAP reporting
- Statutory financial statements
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Financial controls
- Operational excellence
REFERENCES
Available on request
INTERESTS & PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Sports – Have a keen interest in all sports and I am a member of Mount Pleasant Tennis Club., Music – Play both violin and piano.
TRAINING
- Since commencing work with Oracle Corporation, I have participated in tailored management courses, technical updates, mandated training courses, and externally provided SSC forums.
- During my training with Kerry Group plc, I attended both internal and external courses covering core financial control areas, soft skills, and management skills as follows:
- IMI Front Line Management course, Institute of Chartered Accountants annual young professional’s conference 2012 and 2014, Institute of Internal Auditors Annual Conference 2010 and 2011, KCRS, Hyperion, Kerry Commercial & Financial Control, Advanced Excel, High Performance writing skills course, and Time management.
- During my training with KPMG I attended a number “soft skills” courses and technical courses, which helped broaden my business and professional knowledge. This training included client communication, achieving goals and objectives, delegation, leadership, IFRS, Sage accounts package, and Vector audit management software.
Accomplishments
Global Oracle Director Champion award for outstanding performance
Global Oracle Gold Standard Project Lead
Certification
Irish Management Insitute - Women in Leadership Certificate
Languages
French
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Tennis, Hiking, cycling
Timeline
Finance Director EMEA & Global Audit Coordinator
Oracle Corporation
01.2016 - 12.2025
Commercial Reporting Manager, Ingredients & Flavours, EMEA
Kerry Group Plc
01.2015 - 12.2015
Financial Controller, Eastern Europe (Belarus, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Slovakia)
Kerry Group Plc
08.2012 - 12.2015
Internal Audit Manager, EMEA
Kerry Group Plc
11.2009 - 08.2012
Audit Senior
KPMG, Dublin
02.2006 - 08.2009
Chartered Accountant - Qualified with KPMG Dublin
Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Commerce -
University College Dublin
01.2002 - 01.2005