Lilan Perera

Lilan Perera is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in management accounting, strategic leadership, and financial analysis. Currently serving as Finance Manager for Management Accounting at the National Physical Laboratory since May 2019, Lilan oversees budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while leading a team of sixteen. Previous roles include Management Accountant at CloudSense, where responsibilities encompassed the development of a transfer pricing model and R&D tax credit analysis, and Senior Financial Analyst at Radiant Gems International PLC, where Lilan led a five-year planning process and enhanced financial reporting. Additional experience spans positions at HSBC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BT, and GE Capital, all contributing to a robust skill set in financial management and strategic decision-making. Lilan holds multiple qualifications including a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership, and designations as a Chartered Management Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant.