laura rivera

Managed month-end reporting across two entities and three brands, leading handover between FBPs. Supported MCoBeauty with reforecasting and commercial analysis.

Owned P&L performance for a $300M ANZ beauty portfolio. Led budgeting and reforecasts, built SKU-level forecasting models, improved margin and inventory visibility, automated executive P&L reporting, supported NPD and product decisions, and developed cash flow scenarios for funding and working capital planning. Also supported finance workstreams in DBG Health’s 25% stake sale (EV >$7bn)

Led financial due diligence engagements, analysing historical performance, earnings quality, revenue, margins, EBITDA, working capital and cash generation. Reviewed and challenged management forecasts, assessed financial risks and translated findings into valuation and SPA impacts. Led teams under tight 4–8 week transaction timelines and supported the rapid growth of A&M’s Australian practice.

Progressed from Analyst to Manager, leading financial due diligence engagements. Analysed revenue, margins, costs, working capital and cash flow, challenged forecasts, and performed carve-out analysis. Presented key findings to CFOs and investors. Secondments included budgeting for refinancing, designing KPI reporting, and building a three-way model for a startup.

Performed analytical reviews and audit procedures to ensure financial accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Delivered training sessions on accounting principles.

Supported controllers in managing overdue and unallocated customer payments. Assisted in improving receivables tracking and reconciliation processes.

Pursued a Master's Degree in Auditing and Accounting, focusing on advanced financial analysis and audit practices.

Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, gaining a solid foundation in business principles and management.