Experience

Beyond Meat

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sr. Finance Manager

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Columbia, Missouri, United States Transitioned back to US business from Europe after 2.5 years of subsidiary development. Currently working under the supervision of the VP of Finance to design and map control systems, business processes and development of ERP system within the network. Assisting in the budgeting process along with consolidation of global subsidiaries. Coordinating with the Finance teams to provide accurate and timely product costing. Preparing detail ad hoc analysis to drive increased transparency on business… Show more Transitioned back to US business from Europe after 2.5 years of subsidiary development. Currently working under the supervision of the VP of Finance to design and map control systems, business processes and development of ERP system within the network. Assisting in the budgeting process along with consolidation of global subsidiaries. Coordinating with the Finance teams to provide accurate and timely product costing. Preparing detail ad hoc analysis to drive increased transparency on business activities.

• Director of Finance

  • May 2022 - Jul 2023

  Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Worked closely with the global finance team to develop and maintain policies and objectives for the EMEA business. Responsible for financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting. Managed financial performance while providing analysis and insights to both local and corporate teams. Helped manage a growing product portfolio while partnering with team members to drive both efficiencies and cost control.

• Sr. Finance Manager

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  Amsterdam, Netherlands Transferred to Corporate Office in Amsterdam to further develop/design the accounting & finance functions of the EMEA business. Transitioned accounting functions to internal employees from consultant partners. Established finance policies and procedures and expanded corporate SOX controls. Key member of the EMEA management team driving day to day operations while providing analysis and insights to make solid business decisions.

• Finance/Supply Chain Manager

  • Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

  Enschede, Overijssel, Netherlands Relocated from Columbia, Missouri to a new manufacturing plant in Enschede, Netherlands. Working in a new plant management team, we managed the installation of 3 production lines and hired over 60 people to run the plant operation. Developed annual budget/forecasts along with reporting the financial performance to our US partners. Built out the Supply Chain operation which included demand planning, MRP planning, logistics/network development, onboarding vendor partners for all aspects of the… Show more Relocated from Columbia, Missouri to a new manufacturing plant in Enschede, Netherlands. Working in a new plant management team, we managed the installation of 3 production lines and hired over 60 people to run the plant operation. Developed annual budget/forecasts along with reporting the financial performance to our US partners. Built out the Supply Chain operation which included demand planning, MRP planning, logistics/network development, onboarding vendor partners for all aspects of the production operation.

• Financial Analyst

  • Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Columbia, Missouri, United States Plant analyst driving increased reporting of production volumes and efficiencies. Weekly management of KPIs and inventory accuracy. Helped develop product costing models. Performed quarterly inventory count reconciliations and successfully implemented new procedures to align to SOX compliance guidelines. Implemented multiple WMS solutions and was a key member of a DTC project team/rollout.



American Outdoor Brands Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Feb 2016 - Aug 2019

  Columbia, Missouri Area Analyzed historical and current financial information to understand company performance. Developed financial models to support decision making. Expanded KPIs and revenue reporting. Assisted with integrating multiple brand acquisitions. Provided ERP knowledge/support for transition to new ERP system. Project partner in rolling out SOX controls after integrating with a new parent company.



American Outdoor Brands Corporation (Formerly Battenfeld Technologies Inc.)

• Demand Analyst

  • Mar 2014 - Feb 2016

  Columbia, Missouri Area Provided technical support and analysis to the business in relation to S&OP planning, forecasting and inventory levels. Responsible for developing, updating and optimizing the S&OP process. Lead monthly forecast alignment meeting and weekly demand/supply meetings. Optimized inventory & safety stock levels while maintaining OTIF performance.



MBS Direct

• United States
• E-learning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partnership Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Columbia, Missouri Area Plan, negotiate and build long lasting relationships with Higher Education accounts. Performed and enabled cross functional support, prepared business insights and analytics while growing revenue and profitability.

• Account Manager

  • May 2012 - Mar 2014

  Columbia, Missouri Area Primary point of contact for over 20 K-12 and higher education accounts. Key focus in driving additional revenue through virtual bookstore platforms. Met regularly with clients to understand institution and student requirements. High emphasis on client retention and value added services.