Alessandra Smith
About Alessandra Smith
Alessandra Smith serves as the Head of FP&A at AbCellera, bringing over nine years of experience in financial analysis across various sectors. She is a Chartered Management Accountant with a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics.
Current Role at AbCellera
Alessandra Smith serves as the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at AbCellera, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial planning processes and providing strategic insights to support the company's objectives. Her tenure at AbCellera spans six years, during which she has contributed to the financial management of the organization.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current role, Alessandra Smith worked at several notable organizations. She was a Management Accountant at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew from 2015 to 2017. Following that, she served as a Commercial Finance Analyst at Wellcome Trust for 11 months in 2017-2018. Additionally, she worked as a Finance Analyst at TOPSHOP TOPMAN from 2011 to 2015. Her diverse experience includes both commercial and not-for-profit sectors.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Alessandra Smith earned her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), completing her studies from 2007 to 2010. She is a fully qualified Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and holds the Chartered Management Accountant designation (ACMA, CGMA, CIMA), reflecting her expertise in financial management and analysis.
Technical Skills in Financial Analysis
Alessandra Smith possesses advanced skills in financial analysis, particularly in Excel and Access. She has extensive experience with financial systems such as TM1, Agresso, and Sage Intacct. Her capabilities include running complex financial models and conducting detailed analyses, which are essential for her role in FP&A.
Interests and Personal Pursuits
Outside of her professional career, Alessandra Smith has interests that include ceramics, bicycle touring, and motorbikes. These pursuits reflect her diverse hobbies and personal interests beyond the financial sector.