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Daniel Le
Daniel Le

Site Finance Lead (Manufacturing Financial Controller) at Goodman Fielder

Daniel is a senior finance leader and founder with over a decade of experience across FMCG, manufacturing, and retail industries. Currently the Site Finance Lead at Goodman Fielder, he combines deep financial expertise with real-world business insights to support and guide individuals at all stages of their professional journey.

As the founder of Veene, Daniel brings an entrepreneurial perspective to his mentorship, offering practical knowledge on how to grow and manage a business from the ground up. His unique experience working with a diverse range of stakeholders—from young graduates and frontline staff to senior leaders and executives—enables him to connect with mentees on both strategic and personal levels.

Daniel specializes in:

Mentoring university students and recent graduates for Management Trainee or Big 4 Graduate Programs

Supporting mid-career professionals with resume reviews, interview coaching, and career strategy

Providing real industry insight and practical business knowledge that bridges the gap between theory and application

Passionate about people development, Daniel is committed to helping others build confidence, make informed career choices, and navigate the evolving landscape of finance and business with clarity and direction.

Expertise
Finance
Manufacturing
Accounting
Financial Accounting
Corporate Finance
Commercial Finance
Skills
Budgeting
Brand Marketing
Branding
Financial Modelling
Excel
Forecasting
Finance Business Partnering
Data Analytics
Business Analysis
Stakeholders Management

2024 – Present | Veene Australia, Melbourne

Managing Director / Co-Founder

Co-founded and currently leading strategic growth, financial planning, and operational expansion across retail, wholesale, export, and franchising. Driving multi-year planning, fundraising, HR development, and production efficiency to scale operations in Australia and Asia.

2024 – Present | Goodman Fielder, Melbourne

Site Finance Lead

Managing VIC/TAS manufacturing financial performance (> $100M annual spend). Leading strategic planning, budgeting, S&OP, cost control, and scenario modeling to deliver EBIT growth, process improvements, and financial governance.

2022 – 2024 | Goodyear & Dunlop Tyres (Fortune Global 500), Melbourne

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Business Partner – Wholesale/Corporate

Owned ANZ Wholesale P&L, forecasting, margin analysis, and strategic planning. Partnered cross-functionally with sales, supply chain, and finance leadership to drive profitability, reporting, and S&OP alignment.

2021 – 2022 | T2 Tea (Unilever), Melbourne

Finance Business Partner

Managed budgeting, forecasting, and financial business partnering across logistics, retail, IT, and marketing. Oversaw P&L performance, CAPEX reporting, and operational cost analysis for growth initiatives.

2019 – 2021 | L’Oréal, Melbourne

Commercial Finance Controller – Active Cosmetic Finance Division

Oversaw trade expense analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and multi-dimensional P&L reporting. Partnered with commercial and supply chain teams on financial planning and compliance.

2018 – 2019 | L’Oréal, Melbourne

Cost Controller – Active Cosmetic Finance Division

Managed marketing budget forecasts, cost allocation, SAP reporting, and ANZ/APAC financial reporting packages.

2017 | Unilever, Vietnam

Finance Management Trainee / Supply Chain Finance Analyst

Controlled CAPEX/OPEX budgets for a major fixed asset project (€3.2M), managed production cost variances, and optimized cost forecasting using SAP and Zero-Based Budgeting principles.

Master of Accounting - Monash

Bachelor of Economics ( Honors)

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