Responsible for accelerating cash flow conversion opportunities across the Mars Snacking global portfolio of businesses, driving rigor in operational cash excellence, implementing best-in-class digital tools to drive insights into action, and enhance forecasting of Cash from Operations.

Responsible for accelerating cash flow conversion opportunities across the Mars Inc global portfolio of businesses, driving rigor in operational cash excellence, implementing best-in-class digital tools to drive insights into action, and enhance central forecasting of Cash from Operations.

Responsible for the overall Net Working Capital & Cash Management of the +4B Mars Petcare NA business. This role co-pilots with the business and shared service groups to ensure optimal Working Capital for reinvestment in the business, and executive level analysis/reporting.

Responsible for Enterprise Treasury & Financial Risk Management. Long Term Capital Structure Planning & Execution, Board & Executive level Communication & Strategic Financial Modeling, Cash Positioning & Short/Long-Term Forecasting, Investment & Liquidity Management, Treasury Products & Services (payments, receivables). In addition, Financial Risk Management oversight, Capital Debt Markets (Bank & Institutional), Optimizing Working Capital and the Cash Conversion Cycle (DPO, DSO), Support and sustain diversified sources of capital funding, & Providing bench strength in enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Coordinated successful completion of $100 million stock repurchase plan insuring compliance to 10 b rules and trading/dollar limits. Developed forecast models for accretion/dilution analysis of stock repurchase plan, five year Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Credit Covenant compliance insuring optimal long term capital structure. Managed & Mentored a team of eight Financial Leadership Program (FLP) participants in leadership & career development, provided guidance for the organizational stakeholders, insured 100% placement of all FLP graduates into the organization.

Established active management of AP & AR to increase DPO and decrease DSO, improving the Cash Conversion Cycle, providing free cash flow for optimal debt reduction and minimal interest expense. Executed International funds flow and supporting legal documentation for Debt & Equity funding of New and Existing International Entities, monitoring adherence to Local Laws and Thin Cap rules.

Designed & Implemented Supplier AP conversion from paper check to electronic payments (ACH & Virtual Card) resulting in 90% electronic payment yielding better cash flow forecasting and margin contribution from rebate on Virtual Card.

Recruited internally to help centralize, build, and install best practice/controls for the Treasury & Enterprise Financial Risk Management function in the organization. Wrote and implemented the enterprise Treasury Risk Management Policy & Procedures. Provided key support on a $450 million acquisition (stock and cash), responsible for asset and price valuation, and funds flow. Implemented Enterprise Financial Risk Management decisions through the execution of Interest Rate Swaps, Foreign Currency Hedges, 3rd party Insurance, and Counter Party Credit Risk Oversight of Strategic Vendors, Customers, and Financial Institutions. Managed investment of $40 million cash portfolio, daily purchasing of Commercial Paper / Municipal Bonds.

Responsible for the monthly and fiscal year forecast/budget responsibilities of a $450 million revenue stream & associated costs. Partnered with Business Development, improving visibility of prospect pipelines to insure targets are achieved and understanding of won and lost opportunities. Presented month end key financial analysis, financial assumptions, and financial reporting to executive management (CEO & CFO).

Lead analyst for new and existing market valuations. Responsible for 10 year P&L, ROI, and Capital Investment payback models. Enhanced sales forecast and budget stability/accuracy for 120 retail stores nationwide by creating and managing data aggregation system, eliminating risk of multiple spreadhseets. Navigated department managers through financial reporting to align decision making with strategic financial planning.