Finance professional with extensive background in budget management and operations management. Known for driving process improvements and optimizing performance. Strong focus on team collaboration and flexibility to meet changing client needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Compass Group: Restaurant Associates at Google
08.2024 - Current
Monitors financial performance across 20 locations and provides actionable insights to senior leadership, enabling data-driven decision-making for operational improvements
Manages month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with company policies
Supervises and mentors a team of controllers, providing guidance on complex financial analyses and strong team dynamics
Leads financial planning and analysis for a $300 million budget, maintaining forecasting accuracy of 2% through the implementation of advanced financial models and KPIs
Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
Senior Financial Analyst
Compass Group: Restaurant Associates at Google
10.2022 - 08.2024
Creates and monitors quarterly forecasts, and achieves budget objectives based on client expectations
Responsible for timely roll up of the Americas financial deliverables with proper analysis ahead of delivery to client
Provides support and alignment with regional finance controllers to improve financial performance to exceed client expectations within all 8 countries in the US, Canada, and Latin America
Streamlines and implements automated processes to increase accuracy and efficiency of daily activities
Regional Associate Controller
Compass Group: Restaurant Associates at Google
04.2022 - 10.2022
Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of 20 Google locations in the US & Canada, including monthly and fiscal close, internal and external audit reporting, report preparation and distribution
Provides financial reporting and analysis to guide decision making and efficiencies
Tracks and maintains monthly P/L, AP/AR, inventory control, journal entries, and balance sheet activity
Cleared and reconciled $25MM of backdated AR after self auditing 3 years of client invoices
Cafe Manager
Compass Group: Restaurant Associates at Google
11.2019 - 04.2022
Oversaw daily cafe operations to maintain smooth workflow in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
Delivered excellent customer service experiences by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed expectations and provide superior service.
Responded to user inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
Assistant General Manager
Le Pain Quotidien
11.2017 - 03.2019
Served as second in command to the General Manager of the corporate flagship location by overseeing the entire operation of the restaurant
Assisted GM to drive sales by leading the team to provide consistent execution and exemplary service to guests on a daily basis
Managed weekly inventory variances, processed invoices and P&L statements while adjusting any discrepancies
Education
MBA in Finance - Concentration in Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2017
Associate in Science - Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
05.2015
Skills
Budget forecasting
Financial budgeting
Customer satisfaction
Internal controls
Financial management
Financial analysis
Regulatory compliance
Skilled in Microsoft Office, Power BI, Google Software
Variance analysis
Performance reviews
Timeline
Finance Manager
Compass Group: Restaurant Associates at Google
08.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Compass Group: Restaurant Associates at Google
10.2022 - 08.2024
Regional Associate Controller
Compass Group: Restaurant Associates at Google
04.2022 - 10.2022
Cafe Manager
Compass Group: Restaurant Associates at Google
11.2019 - 04.2022
Assistant General Manager
Le Pain Quotidien
11.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Food Service Management
Johnson & Wales University
MBA in Finance - Concentration in Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate in Science - Baking & Pastry Arts
Johnson & Wales University
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