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Ethan Schlegel

Boston,MA

Summary

Results-oriented executive with extensive experience in financial planning and data-driven forecasting, driving significant growth. Proven track record in building high-performing teams and cultivating talent to align with organizational goals. Strong technical expertise and communication skills provide senior leadership with objective insights, fostering operational excellence. Adept at addressing complex business challenges and promoting continuous improvement through accountability.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Sales Finance

Procter & Gamble Co
01.2025 - Current
  • Led comprehensive financial and ROI analyses for customer arrangements, guiding investment decisions and providing continous adaptation to changing consumer landscape.
  • Executed pricing strategies across all sales channels, aligning market trends & organizational strategy.
  • Managed strategic allocation of $250MM in trade and promotional spending to enhance operational efficiency and drive productivty savings.
  • Optimized annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-term financial planning for $2BN sales channel across 11 product categories.
  • Drove detailed margin analysis across spend pools, delivering a 75 basis points profitability increase.
  • Mentored direct reports to foster collaboration and drive team performance.

Senior Manager - Financial Forecasting

Procter & Gamble Co
09.2019 - 12.2024
  • Led financial planning and analysis for $500MM sales business, driving revenue growth (5% 3 Year CAGR) and profitability.
  • Conducted IRR and ROI analysis for capital investments, ensuring resource allocation alignment with strategic goals.
  • Spearheaded technological advancements within FP&A department, improving efficiency and accuracy in processes.
  • Ensured timely financial reporting, complying with corporate & external stewardship standards.
  • Identified and executed process improvements to enhance operational efficiency in FP&A.

Financial Analyst, FP&A

Parexel
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Drove multi-department operating forecasting, ensuring accuracy and effective communication with leadership to enable strategic decsion-making.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional partners to deliver strategic guidance and financial analysis.
  • Prepared presentations for Executive Leadership & Board Members, including annual operating plans.

Education

MBA - Corporate Finance

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
01-2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
01-2017

Skills

Revenue optimization

Data-driven decision-making

ERP implementation

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Timeline

Director, Sales Finance

Procter & Gamble Co
01.2025 - Current

Senior Manager - Financial Forecasting

Procter & Gamble Co
09.2019 - 12.2024

Financial Analyst, FP&A

Parexel
06.2018 - 08.2019

MBA - Corporate Finance

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Fitchburg State University