Shirley Joseph

Shirley Joseph has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Shirley currently holds the position of Functional Lead Finance, Projects & Fixed Assets at Costa Coffee, which they started in November 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Financial Assets Controller at the same company for a brief period in 2019. Earlier in their career, they served as a Project Accountant at Boots UK from May 2019 to October 2019.

Joseph's most significant role was as an Operational Assets Controller and Oracle Fusion Functional Lead at Whitbread Plc / Costa Ltd, where they were employed from August 2016 to May 2019. In this role, they led a team of accountants in executing business cases, implementing financial systems, and managing large-scale commercial contracts. Shirley also played a vital role in implementing IFRS 16 and US GAAP standards. This role required their to oversee a substantial net book value and ensure accurate reporting and auditing.

Before joining Whitbread Plc / Costa Ltd, Joseph worked as an IT Programme Financial Business Partner at Vocalink, a Mastercard company, in 2015-2016. Prior to that, they served as an Accountant at Inchcape Coopers BMW from July 2013 to December 2015.

Joseph's earlier roles include SEAT Financial Controller and IT/IS Finance Controller at VW Group UK Ltd from 2011 to 2013 and 2005 to 2011 respectively. Shirley also worked in internal controls management roles at Volkswagen Bank UK from 2004 to 2005 and Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Ltd from 2001 to 2004. Their career began at MCI Worldcom as an ICABS Accountant from 1999 to 2001, and they later served as a Senior Accountant at Cable & Wireless Communications from 1997 to 1999.

Shirley Joseph attended the London School of Accounting from 1989 to 1990, where they received a professional accounting qualification known as ACCA. Prior to that, they attended Raffles' Girls School, but no specific dates or degree information were provided.