Responsible for management reporting and investor financial updates. Performs variance analysis and coordinates with global finance and accounting teams to communicate results. Leads all aspects of Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) for quarterly SEC reporting. Project team member for key Hyperion (HFM) upgrade for the company.

Consolidated and communicated total company results to internal constituents, including Board of Directors, CFO, and other key finance leaders. Drafted quarterly press release and conference call script. Analyzed peer company results with a focus on competitors within the S&P Food Index. Partnered with Investor Relations to publish key external communications, including analyst and investor presentations.

Lead the financial strategy for delivering Net Sales and EBIT targets for a $1 billion product portfolio, as well as develop action plans to address risks and opportunities. Manage marketing and advertising budgets to ensure optimized spending, including effective and profitable new item innovation and gross margin improvement initiatives. Direct and communicate all aspects of the annual operating and 3-year strategic planning processes.

Provided financial leadership to 5 strategic customer accounts, amounting to approximately $300million in sales. Developed sales solutions by leveraging profitability ratios and tracking volume and promotional spending ($50million) in order to maximize return on in-store events. Trained and developed sales team on key business practices such as forecasting, planning, margin expansion, and sustainable growth of customer accounts. Ensured financial integrity through SOX compliance and other controls measures.

Assisted in planning, managing, and controlling three budgets totalling $21million. Enhanced productivity and drove expense reduction by proactively leveraging tools, reporting, and processes. Provided financial support for Global Wal-Mart leadership by compiling a global joint business plan and tracking the team’s financial results. Assisted in new-item launches in Brazil, UK, and Mexico by creating actionable reporting of results. Provided key reporting and analysis to Sales Company leadership, including volume and sales results, P&L validation, and deduction management.

Single point of customer contact for complex equipment financing transactions ranging from $100k-$5million. Customized and negotiated contracts and performed financial and credit analysis to ensure customer retention and exceed company revenue and profitability targets. Maintained client relationships to achieve successful account retention. Trained sales team on effective execution of policies and procedures by providing them with financial and legal guidance when structuring contracts. Managed banking and vendor relationships to ensure quality, timely, and profitable transactions.