Brittany Ramirez Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, Us

New York City, Ny, Us

Lead budget and forecast analysis and financial statement review for 3 core brands.Develop monthly, consolidated financial reports for managerial review and decision-making; the monthly package includes in-depth commentary and variance analysis of sales, allowances, gross margin, other COGS, and operating expenses (for all brands and related geographies).Manage all aspects of the monthly financial close, including the execution of complex reserve analysis (e.g., rebates, discounts, bad debt, etc.) and entity-specific intercompany allocationsWork collaboratively with department heads on precise, detailed and aligned cost center budgets.Prepare financial and operational reports for department heads across brands quarterly.Maintain a well-controlled financial environment; while supporting auditor inquiries of 6 different P&L’s and Balance sheets, consistently attained “clean” audit results.

London, England, Gb

Promoted to Senior Financial Analyst of Lacoste Footwear North American wholesale business.• Responsible for North American budget, forecast, financial reporting, financial analysis, month-end close, margin analysis, and sales reporting.• Prepare all facets of Pricing for quarterly collections (Spring/ Summer/ Fall/ Winter) by working with Sales and Operations to ensure wholesale pricing is in alignment with previously forecasted Sales and Margin targets. • Developed template that decreased Accounts Payable uploading by 6 work days using Excel, Access, and Visual Basic macros to overcome internal deficiencies.• Streamlined U.S. and Canada month-end close process and financial reporting to reduce close time, achieve consistency across subsidiaries and increase focus on value added activities.

London, England, Gb

• Performed month-end close, including preparation and presentation of financial reports, analysis, and commentary.• Generated annual budgets and forecasts for all P&L and Balance Sheet Line items.• Generated and analyzed weekly Sales and Margin reports and highlighted key areas for improvement.• Assisted in quarterly pricing process for Lacoste USA, including the development of an Access database to house wholesale and suggested retail pricing based on landed, duty and freight costs and associated margin.• Reviewed weekly Credit and Chargeback reports with the Shared Services team and determined course of action if needed.• Forecasted warehouse sales and inventory requirements and worked closely with Logistics and Operations team to ensure shipment execution.

New York, Ny, Us

• Planned, performed and documented audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards.• Identified key risks and evaluated the adequacy of process and design control effectiveness.• Documented existing audit processes through interviews, observation and inquiry.• Communicated audit results via written reports and oral presentations to upper-level management. • Suggested improvements to business controls, including but not limited to audit specific program enhancements.

New York, Ny, Us

• Assisted for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP• Involved in all aspects of the month end close • Recorded recurring and non recurring journal entries• Performed variance analysis and developed commentary related to material differences• Performed monthly balance sheet reconciliation• Liaised with external auditors and provided necessary backup• Assessed internal controls, automated processes using Excel• Managed and prepared facilities maintenance payments to over 250 vendors on a monthly basis. • Based on contract reviews, identified 20 years of overpayment of duplicate billings.• Prepared forecasts and expense plans for all assigned components of rent and facilities maintenance.• Contacted vendors and reviewed open invoices resulting in the elimination of approximately $2.1 million of invalid purchase orders.

New York, Ny, Us

• Provided initial drafts of the 10-Q and 10-K and worked closely with upper management to update.• Assisted in the overall preparation of SEC filings and monthly, quarterly and annual press releases in accordance with GAAP.• Researched new International Financial Reporting Standards requirements and applied new accounting pronouncements to financial data.• Conducted a peer analysis and provided Senior Management with key financial data on specific performance metrics.