Léan Hannigan

Léan Hannigan has a diverse and extensive work experience in finance and accounting roles. Léan currently holds the position of Head of Finance at LearnUpon starting in March 2022. Prior to this, they worked at eShopWorld as the Finance & Transformation Director from February 2020 to March 2022. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing financial operations, planning and reporting for the Group. Léan managed a team of 35 finance professionals and led finance transformation initiatives that contributed to significant improvements in business processes and margin.

Before joining eShopWorld, Léan worked at Ardagh Group from May 2018 to February 2020. Initially, they served as the Interim Finance Director Ireland, covering maternity leave. Their key responsibilities included the monthly financial statement close process, ensuring strong financial control and compliance, developing financial infrastructure and processes, and providing team leadership. Léan also worked as the Group Head of Internal Control from July 2014 to May 2018 and as the Group Financial Reporting Manager from July 2013 to July 2014.

Léan's earlier experience includes working at Ernst & Young as a Senior Manager within the Industrial, Commercial & Technology Audit department from January 2012 to July 2013. Léan led various large multi-national audit engagements and provided advisory services on the implementation of Sarbanes Oxley 404. Prior to that, they held various roles at Ernst & Young from June 2008 to October 2011, including Senior Accountant, Manager, and Senior Manager within the Retail, Consumer & Industrial Products practice. In these roles, they were responsible for delivering audits under Australian IFRS and preparing board and management reports.

Overall, Léan Hannigan's work experience demonstrates their expertise in finance, accounting, and transformational leadership roles within various industries.

Léan Hannigan completed their high school education at Our Lady's Grammar School from 1993 to 2000. Afterward, they attended Ulster University from 2000 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Léan also obtained a certification as a Chartered Accountant (FCA) from the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ireland, although the specific date of acquisition is not provided.