LAUREN POTTER
Saint Simons Island,GA
Summary
Dynamic finance professional specializing in strategic financial management and team leadership. Focused on delivering insights that support business growth and profitability, while mentoring finance teams to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement in financial operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
Rich Products Corporation
St. Simons, USA
02.2022 - Current
- Deliver executive-level financial reporting and analysis that supports data-driven decision-making.
- Partner with senior leadership to evaluate performance trends, identify risks, and develop strategic recommendations.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting processes aligning with business objectives, enhancing financial visibility.
- Conducted risk assessments and financial modeling to inform investment and business planning initiatives.
- Strengthened reporting processes and implemented technology enhancements, increasing accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Lead and mentor finance professionals, creating a culture focused on accountability, development, and continuous improvement.
Finance Manager
Rich Products Corporation
St. Simons, USA
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting, ensuring alignment with key business operations.
- Collaborated with operational leaders to enhance profitability and optimize cost management through targeted financial performance analysis.
- Improved reporting consistency and strengthened financial controls, resulting in more reliable financial data across multiple processes.
- Supported strategic planning efforts through detailed financial analysis and business forecasting.
- Led initiatives that streamlined finance operations and enhanced overall efficiency.
Senior Financial Analyst
Rich Products Corporation
St. Simons, USA
06.2011 - 04.2019
- Developed financial models and forecasts used to support strategic business decisions and resource allocation.
- Delivered targeted financial insights and performance metrics to leadership teams and key stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Conducted variance analysis and provided actionable recommendations that enhanced budgeting and forecasting accuracy.
- Managed monthly close activities and ensured timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Supported implementation of financial planning systems and streamlined process improvement initiatives to optimize financial operations.
- Utilized SAP and Oracle Financial Services to manage financial reporting and analytics.
Financial Analyst
Rich Products Corporation
St. Simons, USA
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Coordinated budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting activities to enhance financial accuracy.
- Prepared management reports and analyzed business performance trends to inform strategic decisions.
- Provided leadership with financial planning and operational decision support to guide resource allocation.
Lending Assistant
Coastal Bank of Georgia
St. Simons, USA
05.2006 - 04.2008
- Guided customers through lending process, delivering exceptional service and maintaining accuracy.
- Processed loan applications and verified applicant information for accuracy.
- Assisted clients with inquiries and provided support throughout the lending process.
- Supported loan processing, managed documentation, and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Maintained detailed records of loan transactions and updated client files regularly.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Buidness Administration And Fiance
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA07-2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Finance)
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2006
Skills
- Financial management
- Financial strategy
- Financial analysis
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Forecasting and budgeting
- Financial modeling
- Financial planning
- Performance metrics
- Operational finance oversight
- Cash flow management
- Cost management
- Cost management strategies
- Revenue growth
- Profit maximization
- Investment analysis
- Risk management
- Risk assessment
- Financial data analytics
- Financial performance metrics
- Financial process optimization
- Business forecasting
- Reporting and variance analysis
- Process improvement
- Operational efficiency
- SAP and Oracle expertise
- Budget forecasting, advanced Excel
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Financial training initiatives
- Financial project management
- Modeling financial scenarios
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Financial revenue
- Cost management
- Budget forecasting
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
Rich Products Corporation
02.2022 - Current
Finance Manager
Rich Products Corporation
04.2019 - 02.2022
Senior Financial Analyst
Rich Products Corporation
06.2011 - 04.2019
Financial Analyst
Rich Products Corporation
04.2008 - 06.2011
Lending Assistant
Coastal Bank of Georgia
05.2006 - 04.2008
Master of Business Administration - Buidness Administration And Fiance
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Finance)
University of South Carolina