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T Jones

Trenton

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74149 Burdette Mountains

Phoenix

+1 (555) 551 5270

74149 Burdette Mountains

Phoenix

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Experience Experience

Los Angeles, CA

Brand Finance Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Schaden Group

Los Angeles, CA

Brand Finance Manager

Business performance management
Work closely with stakeholders in brand and commercial operations teams to leverage empirical findings and continuously improve marketing execution
Provide insight to the leadership team on commercial and total business unit performance, including analysis against budget, forecast and prior year
Work along side Product Management and Purchasing Team in determining financial impact due to product cost reductions, new product roll out, etc
Manage the usage and continuous improvement of various financial tools, processes and procedures
Support annual planning process including developing annual regional A&P targets
Prepare periodic forecasts to update management on projected results

New York, NY

Senior Manager Brand Finance

New York, NY

McLaughlin-Johnson

New York, NY

Senior Manager Brand Finance

Build up adidas Brand Finance Pricing team incl. hiring and onboarding of new team member(s), driving clarity and alignment on roles and responsibilities especially with CtC Pricing team and BU Finance
Partner with business and Senior Management within the assigned area of responsibility
Drive alignment on finance and process topics between Licensing and Heartbeat Sport department (ie financial standards in reporting, accounting, risk mitigation)
Design, develop and implement state of art analytical tools for effective analysis
Significantly contribute to the achievement of the department strategy
Provide comprehensive expertise for Brand Mgmt team and act as an interface between different functions (BU, CTC, Strategy, Sales Channels, etc.) in the different locations (Herzo, London, NYC, PDX, Rio, Tokyo, Shanghai, Moscow, etc.) to drive alignment and to ensure smooth operation of the business
Ensure accounting compliance of month-, quarter-, and year-end close

present

San Francisco, CA

Senior Manager Brand Finance Ctc Functions

San Francisco, CA

Kub-McLaughlin

present

San Francisco, CA

Senior Manager Brand Finance Ctc Functions

present

Manage & execute standardized reporting and ad hoc analysis (including country, store, account information etc.)
Ensure smooth operation of the business by taking on ownership for related actions
Identify significant improvement potential through variance analysis, derive solutions and facilitate related decisions
Ensure the end-to-end financial transparency within the area of responsibility by developing and implementing a relevant set of KPI's for the complexity management, sales tracking and projecting, product lifecycle analysis, ABC and overlap analysis etc
Develop new processes, standards or operational plans and deliver results with direct impact on the department and overall targets
Significantlycontribute to the achievement of the department strategy
Design, develop and implement state of the art analytic tools that support the definition of the range architecture for brand adidas, incl. offered articles targets by category by channel, roll-out/rotation parameters, price band & segmentation guidelines, SMU and local article targets

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Skills Skills

Strong attention to detail
Strong excel skills, HFM/Essbase knowledge
Ability to analyze financial performance and obtain valid explanations for variances
Ability to partner effectively cross functionally and across the organization with other finance teams
Ability to deal with various levels of financial and operating personnel
Ability to present to leadership team effectively
Ability to communicate with both marketing and finance teams
Ability to confidently express his/her own ideas, challenge ideas, and provide financial insights
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proven budget forecasting knowledge

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Cotton On Body Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Publish monthly financial statement reforecast
Produce the annual budget / rolling forecast
Cost Management
Benchmarking

Senior Manager Brand Finance Ctc Functions Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with the Range Architecture team and support the management in their daily decision-making and target achievement process with the underlying goal to drive growth and profitability for the brand
Enable fact-based decision - from planning phase to execution phase - by creating transparency on the financial performance of the global and local product portfolio across Business Units, Markets, Distribution channels etc
Leadmedium- large sized projects related to Range Architecture, implement findings and ensure sustainability of achievements. Participate in (international) project teams on demand
Support implementation of strategic group initiatives within Brand & Sales Finance
Develop and implement adequate communication packages to present derived results, recommendations and solutions
Create new and improved working methods for entire processes and systems in order to present a fair and reliable overall finance picture
Design, develop and implement state of the art analytic tools that support the definition of the range architecture for brand adidas, incl. offered articles targets by category by channel, roll-out/rotation parameters, price band & segmentation guidelines, SMU and local article targets
Ensure the end-to-end financial transparency within the area of responsibility by developing and implementing a relevant set of KPI's for the complexity management, sales tracking and projecting, product lifecycle analysis, ABC and overlap analysis etc
Significantlycontribute to the achievement of the department strategy
Manage & execute standardized reporting and ad hoc analysis (including country, store, account information etc.)
Manage cost centers / internal orders and support cost center managers in all financial tasks (e.g. investment and recruitment requests, cost recharges, etc.)
Provide comprehensive expertise for assigned functional areas/systems and processes towards team and business partners
Ensure smooth operation of the business by taking on ownership for related actions
Excellent communication skills for influencing others
Strong Competence with MS office, excellent Excel, SAP, BI solutions/MicroStrategy
Industry: ideally in apparel/shoes/fashion/sporting goods or FMCG
Function Expertise: at least 5-10 years of experience in similar position

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Support annual planning process including developing annual regional A&P targets
Lead forecast and month-end close procedures including global reporting and analysis
Drive global discipline into forecasting and monthly close procedures to improve accuracy, marketing efficiency, utilization of funds, and home office visibility. Provide visibility into annual and in-season global use of funds, make recommendations to CMO on global budget management
Partner with and support CMO in all areas of strategy, execution, and administration. Support key global A&P initiatives across regions
Support global effort to develop and utilize analytically driven marketing effectiveness measurements
Provide decision support to drive optimal A&P spend and associated ROI
Work closely with stakeholders in brand and commercial operations teams to leverage empirical findings and continuously improve marketing execution
Support global analysis of trends, forecasts, marketing ROI, agency data, and the like and translate output into meaningful, actionable insights

Senior Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Business performance reporting, analysis, & tracking. Developing regular daily processes to provide accurate and timely business and financial information
Support brands portfolio strategies and franchise management growth. Leverage portfolio of brands with strategies to strengthen core brands equity through demand creation optimization
Lead products pricing and margin review. Review, analyze and approve media investments and perform pre & post ROI analysis
Manage and drive the FP&A and brand finance team to be a true "business partner" to country management, provide "total commercial finance solution"

Manager, FP&A, Finance, Gap Outlet, Gap Brand Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's degree required; MBA optional
Strong written, presentation, and oral communication skills
Strong technical aptitude, including ability and desire to learn company systems and tools and ability to perform root cause analysis
Ability to help manage the work of a direct report and provide timely, constructive performance feedback
Self-motivated, able to make quick, calculated decisions, follow through with responsibilities and be accountable for results

Manager, FP&A, Finance, Gap Brand Resume Examples & Samples

Lead the monthly forecast process by managing the compilation of financial results for the gap North America business, understanding drivers of change within the financial results, presenting to leadership, and maintaining corporate deliverables and deadlines
Lead a successful annual budgeting process by compiling and presenting financial models, leading the budget submission process for the gap North America team, maintaining flexibility in a fast-pasted environment, presenting financial results and highlighting risk & opportunity for leadership, and meeting corporate deadlines
Manage the performance of a Sr. Analyst and provide career coaching / feedback
Act as primary liaison for gap North America business leaders to understand their financials and work to support any ad hoc analyses and requests
Prepare the P&L forecast for the gap North America business, analyzing trends, and challenging assumptions. Present the p&l monthly to gap North America leadership, and gap global finance leadership, highlighting financial performance and risk/opportunity
Keep business partners updated on emerging issues, brand strategies, and direction
Establish a track record of clear communication up, down, and across the organization
Bachelor's degree required; MBA a plus

Manager, FP&A, Finance, Gap Online, Gap Brand Resume Examples & Samples

Lead the monthly forecast process by managing the compilation of financial results for the Gap Online brand, understanding drivers of change within the financial results, presenting to leadership, and maintaining corporate deliverables and deadlines
Lead a successful annual budgeting process by compiling and presenting complex financial models, leading the budget submission process for the Gap Finance team, maintaining flexibility in a fast-pasted environment, presenting financial results and highlighting risk & opportunity for leadership, and meeting corporate deadlines
Act as primary liaison for GOL business leaders to understand their financials and work to support any ad hoc analyses and requests
Prepare and present the P&Ls monthly to Gap Finance Leadership and head of Online Finance, highlighting financial performance and risk/opportunity
Establish key partnerships with Gap Global Finance, Corporate Finance, other Brand Finance teams (Gap Inc. Direct (GID) & Global Supply Chain team ), and HR – work through others to complete forecast and budget
Lead work in collaborative style, become a sought-out partner, and continuously evaluate Finance processes and the impact on others
Provide ad hoc analysis to influence decision making with a financial perspective
5-7 years of financial or business analysis
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt work style/processes in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence a variety of business partners through financial analysis
Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Essbase strongly preferred

Senior Manager Brand Finance Resume Examples & Samples

Interpret business questions into analytical approaches including big data/statistical analysis
Translate results of analysis into insights and recommendations of tangible actions
Ability to balance conceptual quality and result/outcome orientation
Ability to maneuver in consistently changing and fast paced environments
Very strong conceptual and analytical skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills for persuasion and convincing others
Excellent analytical skills, managing large data quantities from multiple sources; initial experience with statistical analysis a plus
Professional experience: 5-10 years; team management experience a plus

Manager, Global Brand Finance, MAC & ADF Resume Examples & Samples

Work closely with all GSE Departments (including and especially Creative and Marketing) to track and manage program spend versus plan and estimates
Track and Manage the Capital spend vs. Plan and Estimates
Prepare other monthly financial reports; i.e. to Investor Relations, Certain recurring analysis, SOX compliance, other
Strong PC skills and experience in Windows packages- (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). SAP/CPM
Budget experience, Monthly estimate management experience

Senior Manager Brand Finance Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with business and Senior Management within the assigned area of responsibility
Enable fact based decision by creating transparency on all relevant financial KPIs, Risks and Opportunities, and business potential of new initiatives
Drive alignment on finance and process topics between Licensing and Heartbeat Sport department (ie financial standards in reporting, accounting, risk mitigation)
Manage medium-large sized projects; implement findings and ensure sustainability of achievements. In particular: identify issues, propose and implement solutions and processes for driving the profitability and efficiency of the Brand MWB globally
Design, develop and implement state of art analytical tools for effective analysis
Develop new processes, standards or operational plans and deliver results with direct impact on the department and overall targets
Provide comprehensive expertise for Brand Mgmt team and act as an interface between different functions (BU, CTC, Strategy, Sales Channels, etc.) in the different locations (Herzo, London, NYC, PDX, Rio, Tokyo, Shanghai, Moscow, etc.) to drive alignment and to ensure smooth operation of the business
Ensure accounting compliance of month-, quarter-, and year-end close
Ability to coach, manage and develop complex teams (manage team in two locations)
Understanding of the complexity, interactions and dynamics within an international company
Strong competence with Financial Reporting tools and Business Analysis processes
University degree in business administration, ideally with main focus on Controlling/ Finance
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Business Analysis or Finance preferably within the apparel / sporting goods / FMCG or comparable industries
Work experience in international audit company with focus on royalty audits considered a huge plus

Manager, Global Brand Finance Resume Examples & Samples

Monthly Financial Estimates: Develop, track and maintain monthly Financial Estimate files in the Corporate Performance Management system (“CPM”) for all functional areas of the Global Brand (GSE) for the Fiscal Year. Partner with associates in Global Support to compile the information from functional areas to be utilized in the monthly Estimate process and to ensure the accuracy of the monthly Fiscal Year Financial Estimate. On a monthly basis (for the quarter and year to date covering GSE and all affiliate estimate submissions) collect, review and provide analysis of the estimate projections vs. plan and prior estimate. Provide significant assistance with the preparation of the Estimate support book and Monthly Performance Report (MPR)
Monthly Financial Closing/Expense Management: Manage the monthly closing function for the Global Brand. Ensure all accruals are identified, verified, properly supported with the correct documentation / analyses and entered into the G/L system. Ensure all other necessary journal entries, including prior period accruals and re-class entries are prepared, verified and entered properly. Provide financial support and analytics to the Global Brand in all aspects relating to the financial planning, reporting and expenses management of the GSE. Take an independent / objective approach in managing Actual expenses to plan or estimate for the GSE
Assist in the preparation, review and management of the Global Brand (GSE) annual budgets
5+ years’ experience in Finance/Accounting
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

A seat at the decision table to provide high caliber information and advice regarding strategic initiatives, including product sizing, packaging, pricing, etc
Own all aspects of the P&L and liaise between category management and Supply Finance
Preparing plans, forecasts, outlooks and strategic views for North American brands
Produce market analysis to effectively communicate variances to prior-year and forecasts
Support or challenge assumptions in business growth opportunities, such as new product development and investment analysis
Obtain and exchange meaningful financial information by effectively building and maintaining positive relations with brand management
Manage the usage and continuous improvement of various financial tools, processes and procedures
BS Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA and/or CPA and/or CMA preferred but not required
5+ years of related experience in Accounting or Financial Planning & Analysis
Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint, as well as systems (JDE, TM1, Oracle, SAP, and/or Daily Sales)
Entrepreneurial spirit with abilities to guide and support brand teams

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Prepare monthly analysis of cost of goods sold and operational expenses against prior year and budget
Provide explanations and business solutions to help mitigate the risks
Work along side Product Management and Purchasing Team in determining financial impact due to product cost reductions, new product roll out, etc
Prepare periodic forecasts to update management on projected results
Analyze financial performance against key business metrics
Report pertinent financial highlights that will enable management to determine progress against budgets
Identify, investigate, and analyze potential operational improvement. As appropriate, based on findings make proposal for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, etc.)
B.S. in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related area required
M.S. in related areas preferred but not required
Experience with Brand or Product Financials
Management or light supervisory experience required

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Partnering with third-party outsourcing partners
Providing support to senior stakeholders on new projects
Support accounting processes during expansion into new markets & countries
Researching & confirming appropriate technical accounting treatments
Cash flow review & support
Strong leader with the ability and experience to set and communicate vision
Experience of coaching and developing teams of talented finance professionals
Proven ability to partner and influence across functions and levels

Manager Brand Finance Resume Examples & Samples

Preparation and analysis of SG&A (marketing and fixed costs) budgets / forecasts for Luxury Brand teams. Including the loading of budget data into our planning tools
Budget Control: Conduct reviews of Marketing and Fixed Cost budget spend and commitments with Luxury Brand teams for a portfolio of Luxury brands
Support financial analysis of new product initiatives and Luxury brand performance
Oversee the monthly closing of financials including all journal entry preparation, PO management, accruals / prepaids, and reporting schedules for management
Monthly brand reporting for Divisional teams
Develop Brand Revenue and Marketing spend projections for submission to Licensors
Participate on finance led process improvement activities and other special projects (such as creation of standardized budget templates, harmonization of business and financial processes, implementation of new initiative tool, Anaplan)
Bachelors degree in accounting or finance is required. MBA preferred
5 to 10 years business experience, preferably in consumer goods or beauty financial analysis
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Strong and proven business partnering skills with all levels of the organization. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings
Strong technical analytical and accounting skills
Strong computer skills, particularly in Excel. SAP and Hyperion a plus

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

5-10 years of business partnership FPA experience
Ability to communicate with both marketing and finance teams
Ability to deal with various levels of financial and operating personnel
Proven budget forecasting knowledge

Senior Manager Brand Finance Resume Examples & Samples

Act as trusted thought partner to the Brand Strategy team on range of issues and help to conceptualize projects and initiatives to bring Brand Leadership to life
Play a pivotal role in implementation of new processes, frameworks and tools deriving from these initiatives
Provide pro-active insights on strategic risks and opportunities for the adidas Brand to the brand adidas senior management team and provide information in most appropriate way (e.g., regular written updates/newsletters, presentations etc.)
Create environment and framework to capture learnings and acquired knowledge in a structured way that allows for sharing with others in an easy way (e.g., structured self-service document repository, “knowledge management”)
Manage finance work streams or finance-led projects end-to-end including conceptualization of approach, resource and work plan development, and operational management of project including final documentation
Be a first point of contact and advisor on availability and applicability of financial data for strategy development purposes and ad hoc decision support for the adidas Brand Strategy team; facilitate interaction with or act as interface with other Brand & Sales finance departments
Lead and oversee development of tools, systems and reports for the purpose of planning and tracking strategic brand initiatives/projects from a progress and impact perspective, especially around the SBP
Drive consideration and implementation of new and advanced analytical tools (e.g. Big Data and predictive analytics) and methodologies (ROI-based decision tools) into decision-making support, as well as incorporation of external data
Facilitate communication and alignment between different functions within the adidas Brand Organization as well as the Group and other finance functions – in particular Brand & Sales Finance departments – as part of the project work
Manage and develop direct report with regards to functional and personal skill set
Comprehensive business understanding and thorough understanding of the complexity, interactions and dynamics within an international company
High degree of customer orientation and excellent communication skills for influencing others
Ability to think and act strategically and develop operational plans, ideally experience in Project Management
University degree in Business Administration/Finance/ Controlling or Tertiary Commercial education
Comprehensive understanding of available data and system landscape
Function Expertise: at least 5-10 years of experience of which at least 3 in similar position

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

ATC Results P&L and B/S
Purchase Orders
South Africa Customer Credit Limit Reviews
Inter-Company Billing (ICB)
Debtors Cash Allocations
Vlog Customer Queries
CA(SA) with at least 5 years post articles experience
Mature individual that has initiative/drive and do not require constant supervision
Strong individual required with integrity and able to manage conflict

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Business performance management
Provide insight to the leadership team on commercial and total business unit performance, including analysis against budget, forecast and prior year
Through accurate and insightful reporting on a periodic basis, continually raise awareness of financial performance across the team, and ensure plans are in place to deliver and where possible exceed budget commitments
Effectively communicate with all relevant business functions and ensure link with business processes (i.e. Financial planning, benefit tracking, capital tracking)
Analysis of promotional and commercial activity, providing actionable insight regarding the key drivers of performance with focus on internal and external market considerations
Pricing support and tracking of in-year delivery vs. budget / forecast
Coach & support the development of the commercial team’s financial capability where appropriate, to ensure the financial delivery of the commercial plan
CIMA/ACCA/ACA Qualified
Brand / Marketing Finance expereince essential
Background in FMCG highy desirable – retailer or manufacturer
A relentless drive and leadership impact to get things done
Broad business and commercial awareness with a strategic mind-set

Finance Manager Brand Marketing Resume Examples & Samples

A four-year college or university degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Experience working within a complex, global business and graduate degree is preferred
7+ years work experience in the Finance field, preferably within a consumer goods company of significant size and complexity
Fluent in English and preferably another European/Asian language
Highly developed skill in leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment while developing the capabilities of early career professionals
Demonstrated ability to think creatively, generate options, build consensus, and execute
Comfort dealing with ambiguity and a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
Aptitude for both strategic thinking and detail-oriented operational management
Ability to influence thinking and decision making by establishing credibility as a value adding business partner to the marketing/sales organization

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Strategic Planning & Analysis, or related roles
Previous Nestlé Division or Commercial Finance experience a plus, but not required, value Functional Finance experience with broad working knowledge of P&L
Strong knowledge of Nestle Accountings Standards (NAS), US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and/or International Accounting Standards (IAS)
Strong knowledge of cost accounting and activity-based costing principles, the Nestlé P&L with ability to understand and communicate drivers of product profit and loss
Strong knowledge of financial concepts and principles including cost accounting, activity based costing, cash flow, NPV, IRR, ROI, etc

Finance Brand Manager Immunology Resume Examples & Samples

Brand team member, provides commercial challenge and reasoning for the commercial Department strategy and decisions making to ensure resources are deployed, and actions taken, in a way which maximizes benefit for AbbVie and stakeholders
In conjunction with Commercial Directors and brand team leaders, develops Sales and Expense planning benchmarks and forecast. Shares the story behind reports with Brand Team / Commercial Director, validating the logic of assumptions and challenging them where needed
Prepares the commercial model and is responsible for the data integrity in plan, update, long range plan and S&OP
In cooperation with Commercial Director, Finance Manager Accounts, Data analyst and BI is responsible for the monthly data review process and for the integrity of the data in commercial models. In close cooperation with commercial director he/she explains the actual variances vs commercial model and previous assumptions
Maintains and improves financial processes and files, to allow meaningful and timey analyses to meet monthly and periodic deadlines (S&OP, Plan, Update, LBE, LRP)
Supports commercial departments in managing budgets and targets, providing financial and commercial input to support the maximization of investment opportunities; he / she manages brand P&Ls and maintains an overview of budget and spending
Educates internal stakeholders about P&L and encourages ownership
Investigates opportunities and risks and present to Commercial director and Brand Team
8-10 years working experience in Finance roles, of which

Jeep Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; if no Bachelor's degree in the must have a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or Accounting
Minimum of ten (10) years of work experience with substantial exposure/experience in Platform Finance and/or Sales and Marketing Finance
MBA or MS in Finance or Accounting Platform Finance or Pricing experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and ESSBASE
Work well on broad based and diverse teams, both as a team member and team lead
Results-oriented: possess the ability to plan, develop, implement and measure results
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required
Ability to work well with cross-functional teams

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Provide FP&A and financial modeling support to brand leadership team to support key brand strategic decisions
5- years min experience in an FP&A role
Strong excel skills, HFM/Essbase knowledge a plus

Senior Manager Brand Finance Resume Examples & Samples

Partner with Brand Mgmt Sr. VP/ VPs and their entire teams and assist in strategic planning on entire non-spoma financials (~ 105m EUR per year)
Support Finance Director in global adidas MWB budget planning process (non-spoma MWB)
Collaborate with HQ CTC horizontal team and act as a key player in end-to-end Brand Marketing Planer (BMP) process, meaning support, analysis, communication and collaboration with all 9 Markets
Provide comprehensive expertise to MWB controllers in all 9 Markets on all MWB Activation related topics, including Brand guidance transparency, process transparency and development, system changes, etc
Managing, full support and handling of Global MWB Internal Order SAP structure in collaboration with both HQ and local finance teams in all9 Markets
Managing monthly calls with all 9 markets MWB controllers on current MWB topics
Implementing ROMI (return on marketing investment) initiatives in MWB planning and analysis
Enable a fact based decision-making process by creating transparency on all relevant KPIs, Risks and Opportunities as well as business potential of new initiatives
Manage actuals, rolling forecast and budget submission for complete Brand Management non-spoma (OPEX) globally
Manage cost centers and support cost center managers and teams of Brand Mgmt non-spoma org in all financial tasks (e.g. investment and recruitment requests, cost recharges, etc.) globally
Lead medium to large sized projects and/or actively participate in projects, implement findings and ensure sustainability of achievements. In particular: identify issues, propose and implement solutions and processes for driving the profitability and efficiency of the Brand MWB globally
Develop, implement and further improve adequate communication packages to present derived results, recommendations and solutions. This includes management and execution of standard reporting as well as ad-hoc analysis
Design, develop and implement state of art analytical tools for effective analysis the of non-spoma marketing business
Significantly contribute to the achievement of the department strategy (non-spoma)
Deep business understanding of processes and structures
Ability to find compromises between Market and HQ needs in order to find win-win solution
Ability to maneuver in a consistently changing environment
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Finance preferably within the apparel / sporting goods / FMCG or comparable industries
Comprehensive understanding of system landscape

Senior Manager, Brand Finance, Reebok Resume Examples & Samples

Provide leadership and executional excellence across BU Finance and Brand Product Creation teams (Design, Product Marketing, Product Development, Creative Direction, Costing, Range Architecture) to set and track Brand and BU creation/operational targets (Units/Sales, Range Size, Go In Margin, Design To Value) seasonally and rolling multi-season plans (model/article road map) supporting Brand Reebok SBP
Lead DTV target setting, track/present performance to target and lead initiatives to drive results (current $50M per season); maintain and present tracking model at key milestones; provide HK/Costing team with regular updates on FOB development lead forecast process for Brand Reebok
Manage and drive the Global seasonal drop process (VHO/GBC). Support range related Brand initiatives (Global Spine / range overlap, horizontal concepts, SPEED, etc)
Drive framework and processes to enable “Right First Time” Product Coding. Support the approval process of new fields/value creation across systems and work across the BU’s to ensure the attribute definitions are utilized accurately. Reebok Brand Finance lead on business/product hierarchy including but not limited to: Business Segment hierarchy, marketing organization derivation rules / driven tree, valid combinations, etc
Maintain and enhance Brand Reebok product creation reporting package; serve as Brand Reebok lead on cross-brand (adidas / Reebok) range and product alignment initiatives
Lead Forecast/Budget and Analysis of Marketing Overheads for BU Training. Work with senior management to set budgets, and perform monthly close process. Review monthly expenses, raise issues to senior management and advise team on solutions
Support the Global Integrated Business Planning (IBP-SBP) process both Globally and for Market US BU Training Footwear ($225M); prepares & co-leads with Product Management & BU CtC the monthly drumbeat, covering multiple season and fiscal year reviews
Drives the US forecasting process for BU Training Footwear; including monthly/article level demand plan, marketing forecasts by sales channel and review/approval of all retail price & margin for the Global Range and the US market in order to maximize revenue, maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce costs and mitigate risks
Business Cases – work with Product Marketing, Merchandising, Asset Marketing, and Sales to develop financial business plans to go along with the business case in justifying the signing of relevant royalty agreements or endorsements
7+ years work experience
Business Analysis Experience
Project Management and/or team leading experience
Microsoft Office Applications including Advanced Excel
SAP, Business Data Warehouse
Ability to manage multiple projects

Brand Finance Manager Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; if no Bachelor's degree in the aforementioned, must have a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, or Accounting
Minimum of six (6) years of work experience with substantial exposure/experience in Platform Finance and/or Sales & Marketing Finance
Platform Finance or Pricing experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook and ESSBASE
Ability to multi-task and adapt easily to change, including prioritization of assignments
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

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