GIAMMARCO LA PIRA
Dubai
Summary
Experienced Financial Controller bringing proven track record in managing complex financial operations. Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Proven success in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements.
Strong work ethic, communication, and leadership, excelling in collaborative environments to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Controller
Bulgari Middle East, Africa and India
Dubai
08.2022 - Current
- Analyzing financial data to identify trends, variances, and valuable insights for strategic decision-making
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies, driving organizational profitability.
- Oversee the annual budgeting process, ensuring meticulous development and management
- Generate financial forecasts and conduct scenario analysis to evaluate potential business impacts
- Efficiently track budget performance and make necessary adjustments to align with financial objectives
- Deliver precise monthly financial reports to executive leadership, informing critical business strategies
- Analyze sales data across multiple channels, providing daily and weekly reports to highlight performance and pinpoint areas for growth
- Enhanced overall efficiency by fostering cross-functional collaboration to refine reporting processes
- Created and delivered engaging PowerPoint presentations to senior executives, showcasing significant financial trends and insights.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify potential risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Managed the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Business Controller
Richemont UK
London
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Lead and coordinate the preparation of the annual Budget and quarterly Latest Estimate processes with Local & HQ teams
- Ad hoc work on 3-year planning scenarios
- Active participation in budget meetings
- Upload budget figures in local management report systems
- Preparation of monthly FP&A reporting including variance analysis of actuals vs budget and prior year, and strong focus on cost savings when necessary with Brand manager and Directors of different functions
- Assist brands with various ad hoc reports/analysis
- Prepare investment requests
- Collaborated with Marketing, Retail, and Wholesale teams to manage spending tracking
- Run weekly and monthly sales reports for Richemont UK focusing on key figures by distribution channel (Retail, Wholesale & Ecom), by product category and by brands/boutiques
- Create and maintain the CO objects (profit center, cost center, internal order) and the customizing tables in SAP PR1
- Review and prepare accounting adjustments during month-end review including month-end accruals and lease/rent review
- Ensured accurate and timely submission of monthly/quarterly management and boutique reports.
- Advised executive leadership team on matters relating to financial planning and analysis.
Management Controller
Louis Vuitton UK, Ireland and South Africa
London
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Led strategic planning and performance analysis for the UK market, driving business insights
- Conducted in-depth monthly sales analytics in collaboration with regional partners
- Managed and executed annual and monthly budget processes, achieving accuracy and goal alignment
- Streamlined month-end financial close, ensuring meticulous accounting and P&L review
- Strengthened internal controls and ensured LVMH compliance through rigorous store audits
- Oversaw CAPEX tracking, upholding stringent budget adherence
- Provided key financial insights through monthly variance analysis for executive decision-making
- Identified and implemented cost-saving measures through thorough financial scrutiny
- Analyzed and ensured data precision for operating performance
- Produced sales intelligence reports on a weekly basis, highlighting key performance indicators
- Synthesized monthly sales data into comprehensive financial reports
- Collaborated with the senior controller and CFO to enhance business outcomes and profitability
- Monitored store financial performance, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
- Developed key performance metrics and dashboards which enabled management decision making based on real-time data.
- Developed strategies to improve profitability by analyzing current trends in revenue and expenses.
Finance Assistant
Alexander Mcqueen
London
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Providing support to the business on behalf of the WW Finance department
- Support the Financial controller of the Finance function
- Assist in other financial activities as required
- Provide support to Franchise Partners, invoice management (Capex, contributions, marketing), liaising with the retail stores
- Assisting with VAT documentation and undertake ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
- Streamlined Accounts Payable activities encompassing invoice coding, Purchase Orders management and approval procedures, prompt resolution of supplier queries, accurate account reconciliation practices along with thorough review of supplier payment runs.
- Responsible for credit control
- Provide support with month-end activities
- Managed monthly accruals/prepayment lists while maintaining departmental cost trackers.
- Presented analysis of overhead vs budget variances.
Education
Accounting and Finance
Wharton University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia01-2017
Fashion Management
HEC Paris
Paris01-2016
Management of Fashion Luxury
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Milan01-2016
Master of Science - Fashion Management
IESEG School of Management
Paris01-2016
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of E-Campus
Novedrate (CO)01-2015
Skills
- MS Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Power Query
- SAP
- Outlook
- Syrus
- Power Point
- ERP Systems
- Budget Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- Business Forecasting
- Data Analysis
- Variance Analysis
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 13/08/1990
- Nationality: Italian
Languages
- Italian
- English
- French
Contacts
Phone:
+971 528058767
+39 3420267153
E-mail:
giammarcolapira23@gmail.com
Timeline
Financial Controller
Bulgari Middle East, Africa and India
08.2022 - Current
Business Controller
Richemont UK
03.2021 - 05.2022
Management Controller
Louis Vuitton UK, Ireland and South Africa
10.2018 - 02.2021
Finance Assistant
Alexander Mcqueen
04.2017 - 05.2018
Accounting and Finance
Wharton University of Pennsylvania
Fashion Management
HEC Paris
Management of Fashion Luxury
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Master of Science - Fashion Management
IESEG School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of E-Campus
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