Monica Lalwani
About Monica Lalwani
Monica Lalwani serves as the Development Commercial Lead at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in finance and analysis, having worked in various roles at notable companies including Elizabeth Arden, High Speed One, and Thomson Reuters.
Current Role at Legal & General
Monica Lalwani serves as the Development Commercial Lead at Legal & General, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing commercial development initiatives within the organization. Her work focuses on strategic planning and financial management to support the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience at High Speed One
Prior to her current role, Monica worked at High Speed One (HS1) Limited as a Commercial Finance Manager from 2016 to 2021. During her five-year tenure, she managed financial operations and contributed to the commercial strategy of the organization, ensuring effective financial planning and analysis.
Career Background in Finance
Monica has a diverse background in finance, having held various positions in notable companies. She worked as a Financial Analyst at Elizabeth Arden for three months in 2012 and as a Budgeting and Reporting & Internal Controls Analyst at Philip Morris International from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a GM MI Reporting Accountant at Marks and Spencer from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Monica holds a BA (Honours) in Accounting and Financial Management and Business Studies from The University of Sheffield, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. She also achieved the Qualified ACMA/CGMA designation from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, reflecting her expertise in management accounting.
Experience at Thomson Reuters
Monica worked at Thomson Reuters in multiple roles, including as a Life Sciences Sales Performance and Reporting Analyst from 2015 to 2016 and as an APAC/GGO Sales Performance and Reporting Analyst from 2014 to 2015. In these positions, she focused on sales performance metrics and reporting, contributing to the company's operational efficiency.