Alicia Lay
About Alicia Lay
Alicia Lay is a Finance Business Partner at General Mills with extensive experience in the consumer goods industry and a strong background in statutory accounting and retail finance.
Current Role at General Mills
Alicia Lay currently serves as a Finance Business Partner at General Mills. In this role, she is responsible for collaborating with various departments to align financial strategies with overall business goals. Her expertise in financial analysis and strategic planning aids in optimizing the company’s financial performance and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at Coles Liquorland
In 2017, Alicia Lay worked at Coles Liquorland for a short stint of two months as a Finance Business Partner. During this period, she was involved in financial planning, analysis, and advising on budgeting to support business objectives. Her role required a deep understanding of financial dynamics specific to the liquor retail sector.
Career at Simplot Australia Pty Ltd
Alicia Lay spent a significant portion of her career at Simplot Australia Pty Ltd, where she held various positions over more than a decade. From 2005 to 2011, she worked as an Assistant Divisional Accountant - Retail. She then transitioned to the role of Management Accountant - Chilled Retail and Emerging Business from 2011 to 2014. Her next role was as a Commercial Accountant - Chilled Category from 2014 to 2017, and finally, she served as a Category Finance Partner - Chilled for three months in 2017.
Early Career in Accounting
Before her tenure at Simplot Australia Pty Ltd, Alicia Lay held positions as a Tax Accountant at Rubin Partners from 2004 to 2005 and as an Accountant at Ferrier Hodgson from 2003 to 2004. These roles provided her with foundational experience in statutory accounting and tax compliance, forming a solid base for her expertise in financial analysis and accounting.
Educational Background
Alicia Lay graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Commerce, underscoring her extensive academic background in commerce and accounting. Additionally, she holds a CPA qualification from CPA Australia, signifying a high level of professional competency in financial management and accounting practices.