Lauren Johnson

• Built and managed financial reports (inventory movement, working capital, standard cost, and plant level scorecards) to support global operations, enabling visibility into performance drivers and actionable insights for CFO level reviews.
• Led monthly and quarterly reporting cycles, transforming large data sets into concise, executive ready decks; partnered closely with directors, regional managers, and plant controllers to clarify variance drivers and strengthen forecast accuracy across multiple business units.
• Served as a key liaison between corporate FP&A and plant financial teams to drive consistency in variance analysis, standardized reporting, and ensure timely delivery of monthly business reviews.
• Delivered analysis on volume, productivity, and inflation impacts to clarify P&L performance and support site level performance reviews and quarterly outlook adjustments.

Strategic Sourcing Analyst - Jul 2023 to Dec 2023

• Oversaw financial reporting and performance analytics for Global Operations, providing leadership with clear visibility into cost savings and project health.
• Audited Protrak submissions for accuracy and partnered with project owners to correct errors, improving transparency and governance around cost saving initatives.

Operations Analyst- Jan 2023 to Jul 2023

• Led weekly plant action meetings across multiple regions, driving accountability to reduce backlog and operational inefficiencies.
• Partnered with plant leads to build a comprehensive performance scorecard integrating non-fins, inventory trends, overhead costs, and other critical KPIS.

Commercial Finance Analyst- Jul 2022 to Jan 2023

• Supported integration and value capture between Tools & Outdoor (T&O).
• Built SKU-level models for VQR, VPY, and VOP. Partnered with channel/customer service teams to manage B2B reurns and customer fulfillment requirements.

FP&A Analyst- Jan 2022 to Jul 2022

• Managed daily sales reporting and dashboarding for Industrial, enabling leadership to track backlog, incoming orders, and sales performance.
• Strengthened forecasting abilities and gained exposure to strategic planning and senior level financial story telling.

• Supervised department personnel and scheduled employees for assessments.
• Monitored the safety of all guests in and around the swimming pool.
• Garnered valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in a positive learning environment.
• Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local and state agencies.
• Created and coordinated aquatic activities such as swim lessons and pool parties.