Elizabeth Montano
San Diego
Summary
Results-driven FP&A leader with 15+ years of experience supporting global and U.S. businesses across CPG, retail, wholesale, DTC, and manufacturing environments. Proven partner to Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Executive Leadership, driving budgeting, forecasting, P&L management, and strategic decision support. Experienced people manager with a track record of building high-performing teams and improving financial visibility and controls.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager – U.S.
WD-40
San Diego
06.2023 - Current
- Lead U.S. Sales, Trade and Marketing annual plans and quarterly forecasts, partnering with senior stakeholders on growth drivers and key assumptions.
- Deliver monthly close reporting and executive commentary on performance vs. Plan and Prior Year.
- Prepare materials for monthly U.S. P&L reviews with senior leadership.
- Produce customer P&Ls for top customers and evaluate pricing and promotional opportunities.
- Develop US business long range Sales plan by Channel.
- Support ERP and reporting system transformation initiatives.
- Manage and develop a Senior Financial Analyst.
Senior Finance Manager – Americas Wholesale
Vans (VF Corporation)
Costa Mesa
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led annual sales, margin, and expense planning for Americas Wholesale and DTC.
- Owned consolidated forecasts and executive reporting across regions and channels.
- Partnered with Merchandise Planning and Operations on performance drivers and growth opportunities.
- Supported long-range planning, KPI governance, and strategic initiatives.
- Managed and developed teams of up to three analysts.
FP&A Manager – Americas DTC
Vans (VF Corporation)
Costa Mesa
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Led annual sales, margin, and expense planning for Americas Wholesale and DTC.
- Owned consolidated forecasts and executive reporting across regions and channels.
- Partnered with Merchandise Planning and Operations on performance drivers and growth opportunities.
- Supported long-range planning, KPI governance, and strategic initiatives.
- Managed and developed teams of up to three analysts.
Finance Manager – Capital Planning
Petco
San Diego
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Owned enterprise capital forecasting and reporting.
- Led annual capital budgeting and monthly forecast reviews.
- Partnered cross-functionally on investment ROI and spend governance.
- Streamlined the Capital Expenditure Request (CER) process.
- Managed and developed a finance team.
Finance Manager / Senior Analyst – Program Finance
UTAS
Chula Vista
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Led forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning for manufacturing programs.
- Managed EBIT, cash flow, overhead, and headcount budgets.
- Developed multi-year strategic plans and presented to senior leadership.
Senior Finance Manager / Finance Manager / Senior Financial Analyst
Converse, Inc. (Nike, Inc.)
North Andover
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Led global forecast and budget consolidation across Wholesale, DTC, Licensing, and Overhead.
- Delivered executive reporting and strategic insights to Nike leadership.
- Owned payroll, headcount, and margin planning.
- Managed and mentored FP&A analysts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HISkills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Budget management
- P&L analysis
- Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
- Forecasting
- Margin & Variance Analysis
- Long-Range Planning
- Executive Reporting
- Customer & Channel Profitability
- ERP & Financial Systems Transformation
- Excel
- SAP
- Oracle
- Hyperion
- Cognos
- Power BI
- Coaching and training
- Cross-functional collaboration
Core Expertise
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Annual Operating Plan (AOP) & Forecasting
- P&L Analysis
- Margin & Variance Analysis
- Sales & Marketing Finance
- Long-Range Planning
- Executive Reporting
- Customer & Channel Profitability
- ERP & Financial Systems Transformation
Systems
- Excel
- SAP
- Oracle
- Hyperion
- Cognos
- Power BI
- Microsoft D365
Timeline
Finance Manager – U.S.
WD-40
06.2023 - Current
Senior Finance Manager – Americas Wholesale
Vans (VF Corporation)
01.2022 - 01.2023
FP&A Manager – Americas DTC
Vans (VF Corporation)
01.2019 - 01.2022
Finance Manager – Capital Planning
Petco
01.2017 - 01.2019
Finance Manager / Senior Analyst – Program Finance
UTAS
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Finance Manager / Finance Manager / Senior Financial Analyst
Converse, Inc. (Nike, Inc.)
01.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Chaminade University of Honolulu