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Natalee Elsaesser

Sydney

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with a background in financial analysis, strategic planning and operations. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to optimize processes, drive growth, and improve operational efficiency. Possesses a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with majors in Accounting and Economics, with experience in financial modelling, market research, and competitive analysis. Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present findings to senior management. Seeking to apply analytical skills and business acumen in a challenging role to contribute to organisational success and to drive business performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Seller Experience Co-Ordinator

eBay
07.2023 - Current
  • Led the end-to-end Seller Promotions program; including strategy, operations, and budgeting and forecasting – delivered incremental seller sales of $12.7m and presented monthly reporting to teams across the business
  • Analysed data using SQL and Tableau to identify promotional opportunities and reporting
  • Was responsible for the testing phase of a proposed business expansion initiative and presented to the CMO recommendations that would improve ROI by 43%
  • Led a project to identify initiatives for seller experience optimisation (involving collaboration with both local and international teams) and presented findings and recommendations to the Director of Marketplaces
  • Assisted the monetisation team with pricing strategy for individual sellers and the wider business.

Graduate Analyst (Strategy, Logistics, Brand)

eBay
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted analysis of data outputs from key strategic projects to gauge performance as well as to identify potential improvements, leading to possible annual savings of $600k+ in one project
  • Collaborated with teams throughout the organisation to assist in the creation of their annual strategies, and forecasting, to facilitate goal-setting
  • Presented a proposal to the CFO to improve reporting by capturing an additional 70% of previously unreported traffic data
  • Prepared financial models using internal and external data sources
  • Monitored current events to ensure an appropriate business response
  • Liaised with teams across the Australian business and internationally to arrange timely implementation of projects and updates
  • Acted as the main contact for investigation of Seller issues and provided solutions to resolve such issues
  • Prepared Strategy presentations for senior management.

Audit Cadet

EY
06.2019 - 12.2021
  • Experience working on all stages of audits, from initial planning through to year end substantive testing, for a variety of different organisations within the technology, media and telecommunications sector, including ASX100, private and pro-bono clients
  • Liaised directly with client staff, including at CFO level, to ensure information was obtained and matters were progressed in a timely manner
  • Reviewed accounting postings and supporting reconciliations to ensure information was correctly recorded and disclosed and complied with International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Tested client processes and internal controls through inquiry, observation, inspection, and reperformance, to assess the effectiveness and impacts of controls on these processes
  • Executed audit procedures using digital enablement through leveraging automation, data analytics, correlations and visualisation
  • Completed industry and individual client research using a variety of online tools and sources
  • Assisted with staff development and timely competition of engagements through coaching and supervision of staff with less experience or limited client knowledge
  • Achieved several gold standard ratings for audit work performed

Project and Sales Assistant

The relocation planning Company
01.2018 - 06.2019
  • Liaised with clients to address their requirements and resolve issues
  • Attended and assisted with client meetings
  • Data entry and analysis of information for costing and project management
  • Preparation of tenders and proposals for potential clients.

Interactive Zone teacher

Kumon
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Taught younger students Maths and English
  • Observed the students and reported any issues to the owner
  • Assisted the children in working towards the goals of the Kumon Teaching Strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Economics

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW

Skills

  • Financial Data Analysis and Visualisation
  • Financial Modelling and Forecasting
  • Financial and Operational Reporting
  • Business Process Management
  • BI Software
  • SQL and Data Visualisation
  • SAP
  • Internal and External Stakeholder Management

Activities

  • Competitive Field Hockey, including playing in interstate competitions
  • Basketball Team Captain
  • Social Sport including Netball and Futsal
  • EY Buddy Program – provided support to three junior Cadets
  • Head of eBay Sports Club
  • Organised a week-long orientation program for incoming eBay graduates including managing budgets, timetabling, and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders

Timeline

Seller Experience Co-Ordinator

eBay
07.2023 - Current

Graduate Analyst (Strategy, Logistics, Brand)

eBay
01.2022 - 06.2023

Audit Cadet

EY
06.2019 - 12.2021

Project and Sales Assistant

The relocation planning Company
01.2018 - 06.2019

Interactive Zone teacher

Kumon
06.2017 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Economics

University of Sydney
Natalee Elsaesser