Year 1 - George Weston Limited CPA Pre-Approved Rotational Program

• Co-founded BD Lights Inc and played a pivotal role in establishing the vision, mission and strategic direction of the company• Built key client relationships, consistently delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and retention rates• Continuously monitored market trends, competitive landscape, and industry developments to identify opportunities for business growth and innovation• Successfully implemented efficient and cost-effective installation processes resulting in high-quality lighting installations and positive net margins for the company

• Simplified complex information from multiple sources into easy-to-understand business results, contributing to cost savings within the business• Implemented VBA automation to streamline LE forecasting and updating actuals, achieving time reduction from over 8 hours to a mere 2 minutes• Analyzed financial results, providing explanations for major variances to budget/LE• Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and forecasting, resulting in accurate budgeting and strategic decision-making for the organization• Developed and constructed financial Excel models, integrating data from diverse sources including SAP, MicroStrategy, and ABI to perform profitability, cost of goods sold, and trading margin analysis

• Developed comprehensive weekly/periodic reporting systems through Excel modeling to track and analyze KPIs and metrics relevant to the organization’s objectives• Collaborated with senior finance leads in the regular reporting and budgeting cycles, contributing to the development of accurate financial projections• Engaged with business partners to identify and monitor efficiency and effectiveness enhancements by implementing VBA automation, effectively eliminating repetitive tasks and optimizing workflow• Assisted with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial data, cost estimates, and revenue projections for proposed initiatives