Laura Southam

Experience

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  Boots

  Jan 1998 - Sept 2004

  Responsible for brand development, new product design and delivery, and the implementation of proprietary brands across a number of Categories including Cosmetics, Toiletries, Ladies Accessories, and Gift Supporting the launch of new Cosmetic brands to the business, including;- Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts- Supporting range selection- Managing inclusion of ranges into the Boots Gift Guide- Managing all new launch communication to Consultants and Store Management teams- Managing Consultants commission and expenses- Running and monitoring promotional activity Managing the production of promotional showmaterial, involved in:- Copy checking design layouts and briefs- Design and ordering administration- Store Communication

  • Assistant Product Manager

    Jun 2001 - Sept 2004

  • Category Assistant, Fashion Brand Cosmetics

    Jan 1999 - Jun 2001

  • Salesplan Implementation Assistant

    Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
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  Boots

  Jun 2005 - Sept 2007

  • Best Practice Process Manager

    Sept 2006 - Sept 2007

  • Supplier Funding Consultant

    Jun 2005 - Sept 2006
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  Boots UK

  Jul 2021 - now

  Responsible for the development of Finance Shared Services and engagement for major projects. Leading a team of 34 FTEs, managing Master Data for Boots UK.

  • Finance Manager at Boots UK

    Jun 2019 - now

  • Business Change Manager

    Dec 2023 - now

  • Finance Development Manager

    Jul 2014 - now

  • Manager of Master Data Centre of Excellence

    Sept 2012 - now

  • Business Readiness Manager / Finance Development Project Manager

    Jul 2021 - Dec 2023