Marie Saparamadu

Marie Saparamadu is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting across diverse industries. At UNSW, from May 2013 to February 2019, Marie held several leadership roles, including Associate Director of Research & Revenue Accounting, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing a $500 million research portfolio, and Senior Manager of Budgeting & Management Reporting for a $2.3 billion portfolio during significant organizational changes. Prior to UNSW, Marie spent a decade at Qantas, where managerial roles included directing Group financial planning and transforming reporting processes for a $12-$13 billion turnover, along with leading Group Reporting for a $11-$12 billion turnover. Earlier career experience includes positions in finance, sales and marketing, and internal audit at SriLankan Airlines and Gulf Air. Marie holds a Master of Business in Accounting and Finance from the University of Technology, Sydney, and is a Certified Practising Accountant.