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Strategic commercial finance leader with 13 years of experience spanning FP&A, brand strategy and finance, strategic sourcing, and commercial leadership at a global consumer packaged goods company and a large insurance carrier. Currently a Commercial Director leading trade programs, annual planning, and sell-in for a national brand, growing sales 23% against a declining category. Previously managed budget, forecast, and resource allocation for a $60M marketing segment. Earlier career includes procurement leadership delivering $10M+ in brand savings and $3.8M in tax rebates, plus a rotational finance leadership program covering FP&A, Treasury, and Tax, with C-suite P&L reporting experience. MBA and BA in Finance. Seeking a strategic finance, commercial finance, FP&A, or strategy role with a seat at the table in a collaborative, middle-market company in St. Louis.

Career Highlight 1: Led trade programs, annual planning, and sell-in across sales, marketing, distributors, and retailers, growing brand sales +23% vs. -3% for the total category; redesigned the on-premise asset portfolio for a +27% volume lift in a key channel. Also drives a best-in-class co-branded retail partnership recognized for strong retail and digital performance and innovative point-of-sale execution.

Career Highlight 2: Delivered $10M+ in brand savings and $3.8M in tax rebate savings and cost avoidance through sourcing and negotiations with advertising agencies, production, and post-production companies across a portfolio of major national brands. Earlier, introduced an e-Auction process to a sourcing category, yielding $1M in savings and extending payment terms by 13 days.

Career Highlight 3: Managed budget, forecast, and resource allocation for a $60M marketing segment of a top national brand that rose to #1 in its category, while serving as chief of staff to the VP of Marketing. Created and led a monthly performance review for brand leadership and sales teams to sharpen strategy and in-market execution.

Why Hire This Candidate (In Their Own Words): I bring a rare blend of finance rigor and commercial instinct. I’ve owned the budget and forecast for a $60M marketing portfolio, served as chief of staff to a VP of Marketing, and now run commercial strategy for a brand growing 23% in a down market. I’ve also delivered more than $14M in savings through sourcing and negotiation. I translate numbers into decisions, partner well with sales and marketing, and want a seat at the table helping a middle-market company grow profitably.

Strengths: (1) Strategic/commercial finance and FP&A: budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation; (2) Cross-functional partnering with sales, marketing, and executive leadership; (3) Negotiation and cost savings: $14M+ delivered

Education: MBA; BA Finance

Industry Experience: Consumer Packaged Goods, Insurance

Company Fit: Large

Management Experience: No direct reports noted on resume; ~3+ years leading cross-functional teams and distributor/retail partners, including chief-of-staff responsibilities for a VP of Marketing (2022-present).

Open To: Hybrid, In-office, Remote