Kasia Meller

• Exploring an early-stage premium consumer goods concept; product and brand currently in development, not yet trading.

• Owned end-to-end monthly management accounts and financial reporting across 8 global entities (UK, USA, Greece, Mexico, Ireland, Portugal, France, Spain, Turkey) (~$5M to $13M USD revenue; Finance & Accounting function of 3 to 5 spanning FP&A, management accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance); delivered quarterly and annual reporting packages to senior leadership across multiple time zones, managing an annual opex budget of ~$7M USD; oversaw VAT compliance and filings in UK and Ireland, with local teams managing European and Mexican jurisdictions.
• Led annual budgeting and quarterly forecast cycles, incorporating commercial strategy, market conditions, and risk assessment across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce channels.
• Thrived in a fast-paced, start-up environment with lean resources, managing competing priorities across multiple markets and meeting tight seasonal reporting deadlines consistently.
• Directed quarterly, and annual multi-entity consolidations across jurisdictions (USA, Mexico, Europe).
• Supported premium retail expansion across international resort and urban markets, including new store openings in Miami, St Tropez, Ibiza, and Comporta.
• Implemented Xero across 5 countries in under one month, integrating it with Lightspeed for seamless POS, sales, and inventory reporting across all global locations.
• Delivered quarterly business review packs highlighting key drivers, risks, and recommended actions to leadership.

Took Time Out to Support Young Family During the Pandemic Period.

• Delivered financial reporting and variance analysis to support business decision-making in a premium fashion environment.
• Managed finance operations and process improvements within a dynamic, high-growth luxury brand operating on tight seasonal calendars.
• Oversaw the end-to-end opening of the brand’s flagship store on Mount Street, London, coordinating across operations, finance, and all involved parties from concept to launch.

• Progressed from Junior Operations Manager to Finance Manager to Head of Finance over 7 years, growing with the brand from its earliest days through to its acquisition by LVMH Group.
• Built the Finance & Accounting function from the ground up, growing a multidisciplinary team of 0 to 5 spanning FP&A, management accounting, bookkeeping, and compliance; revenue scaled from ~$600K to ~$19M USD over the tenure, with the business profitable from inception.
• Produced monthly management accounts and financial reporting packages, detailed variance analysis, and strategic commentary for executive leadership across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce; managed an annual opex budget of ~$10M USD; oversaw UK VAT compliance and filings.
• Led annual budgeting, long-range planning, and quarterly forecast cycles; developed financial models and KPI tracking to support senior leadership decisions.
• Managed and mentored a finance team of four, maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability under fast-moving seasonal deadlines.
• Oversaw US retail expansion, leading financial planning for new boutique openings in New York and Las Vegas; managed multi-entity consolidations across UK and US operations.
• Centralized bookkeeping and management accounting in-house; implemented Xero, improving reporting efficiency and financial controls across the business.