Emma Hawkins
About Emma Hawkins
Emma Hawkins serves as a Senior Finance Analyst and Team Lead for TAI in the MEA and LATAM regions at Travelport, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in finance and accounting, with previous roles at Travelport and the Natural Environment Research Council, and has completed various relevant educational programs.
Current Role at Travelport
Emma Hawkins serves as a Senior Finance Analyst and Team Lead for TAI in the MEA and LATAM regions at Travelport. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to financial analysis and team leadership. Her responsibilities include managing incentives totaling approximately $60 million across all MEA and LATAM legal entities. She also supports the implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) within the finance team, enhancing operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Travelport
Prior to her current role, Emma Hawkins worked at Travelport as a Finance Analyst for TAI, EMEA, and AFMESA from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she was involved in various financial reporting and analysis tasks, contributing to the financial health of the organization. Her experience at Travelport laid the groundwork for her advancement to a senior position.
Experience at NERC
Emma Hawkins gained valuable experience at the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), where she worked as a Trainee Accountant in both the Business Partnering Team and the Financial Reporting Team from 2015 to 2017. Her roles involved supporting financial operations and reporting, which provided her with a solid foundation in finance and accounting.
Education and Professional Development
Emma Hawkins has a strong educational background in finance and accounting. She studied at Swindon College, achieving AAT Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 qualifications between 2013 and 2016. Additionally, she completed a Phlebotomy Technician program at Geopace in 2014. Emma furthered her education by studying Accounting and Business Management at Harvard Business School Online from 2019 to 2020 and is currently pursuing a qualification in Accounting and Finance with ACCA, expected to complete in 2023.
Team Leadership and Management Skills
In her current role, Emma Hawkins demonstrates strong team leadership skills. She organizes and motivates her team through set objectives, performance monitoring, appraisals, and a coaching management style. Emma works alongside various multinational business function teams, including Commercial (Sales), Quality Order Management, Financial Operations, and Commercial Finance, to enhance collaboration and operational effectiveness.