Michael Prescott
Mukwonago,WI
Summary
Strategic finance leader with 9+ years of experience driving budgeting, forecasting, and executive-level reporting across mid- to large-scale operations. Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives, developing scalable financial models, and partnering with leadership to improve financial visibility and decision-making. Poised to transition into an FP&A Manager role where strategic insight and hands-on execution are valued.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A
Best Version Media
Brookfield, USA
05.2022 - Current
- Lead the full annual budgeting and forecasting cycle for $200 million in revenue, owning sales, revenue, and cost planning across 34 departments.
- Built the company’s budgeting framework from the ground up, including departmental templates, sales and revenue forecast models, and a consolidated business-segment P&L model.
- Created and managed the enterprise budgeting calendar, outlining milestones, ownership, deliverables, and review checkpoints, enabling efficient alignment with the CFO and key budget stakeholders.
- Own the monthly company forecast, consolidating revenue, cost, and margin assumptions, to deliver an accurate, executive-ready financial outlook.
- Develop weekly KPI dashboards, and meet directly with executive leadership to review performance, highlight risks and opportunities, and guide strategic decision-making.
- Lead monthly meetings with executive and sales leadership to review regional results, performance drivers, and forecast expectations.
- Produced the monthly financial reporting package for the Board, including P&L and balance sheet by business segment, headcount analytics, AR analysis, debt covenant tracking, publisher bonus analysis, and other supplemental reporting.
- Serve as a primary contributor to private equity management discussion and analysis, summarizing financial results, trends, and performance insights.
- Created and maintained Gross Profit by Magazine reporting, used by executive leadership to make high-impact decisions around product viability, continuation, or discontinuation.
- Consolidated printing and postage spending across the U.S. And Canadian vendors, enabling cost-savings analysis, and supporting supplier optimization strategies.
- Reduced the month-end forecasting process from several days to under one business day through process improvements, model enhancements, and workflow automation.
- Provide cross-functional leadership by onboarding analysts, documenting SOPs, delegating tasks, and supporting accounting during month-end close, and special projects.
Senior Financial Analyst
SC Johnson
Sturtevant, USA
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Managed $100M P&L for global functional expenses across 200+ employees.
- Led budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting for the CFO.
- Provided strategic financial guidance to Global Consumer Brands teams.
- Delivered monthly variance reports with commentary and recommendations.
Operations Financial Analyst II
Michels Corporation
Milwaukee, USA
05.2016 - 01.2022
- Supported more than $1B in revenue across five divisions.
- Led monthly meetings with Senior Leadership to discuss financial conclusions.
- Owned Board meeting preparation and partnered with senior leadership to deliver insights.
- Led financial reporting, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
- Designed Excel-based forecasting and performance models.
- Maintained general ledger, AP/AR, and journal entries.
- Advised divisional leadership on budgeting and cost analysis.
- Contributed to successful external audits.
- Selected to participate in Culture Committee and Young Professionals Group.
- Trained and mentored new financial staff.
Finance Intern – Credit Analyst
Johnson Controls
Glendale, USA
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Reconciled accounts and conducted credit risk analysis.
- Streamlined billing and improved credit/collections workflows.
- Collaborated with teams to provide financial insights.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Financial Planning Emphasis
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
Whitewater, WI05.2016
Skills
- Financial planning and budgeting
- Forecasting and variance analysis
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Financial statement modeling
- KPI development and reporting
- Strategic support and collaboration
- Business intelligence initiatives
- Technical proficiency in ERP systems
- Advanced Excel and Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- Leadership and executive communication
- Business partnering and process optimization
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst – FP&A
Best Version Media
05.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
SC Johnson
02.2022 - 04.2022
Operations Financial Analyst II
Michels Corporation
05.2016 - 01.2022
Finance Intern – Credit Analyst
Johnson Controls
05.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Finance, Financial Planning Emphasis
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater