Nicholas Henry Soltis

Strategic finance leader with 10 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, and operational strategy. Demonstrated success in transforming profitability and driving enterprise growth through effective capital allocation and executive guidance. Expertise includes P&L ownership, ERP implementations, cost optimization, and long-range planning. Proven ability to deliver multimillion-dollar profitability gains in competitive markets.

• Director of Finance, Republic National Distributing Company, Auburn, WA, 01/01/24, current, Lead finance strategy and execution for 3 business units in Pacific Northwest spanning Oregon, Washington, and Alaska., Build and scale FP&A capabilities to drive performance visibility and operational decision-making., Partner with senior executives to set revenue and profitability targets, manage strategic planning, and implement robust forecasting and reporting processes., Manage a team of 8 focused on revenue optimization, operational efficiency, and financial controls., Designed and launched a comprehensive FP&A framework, establishing KPIs, close reporting, and long-range planning to strengthen divisional profitability., Pioneered a system to improve aged AR which resulted in a 35% improvement in collections., Delivered $5M expense reduction YTD through operational finance improvements across three markets., Developed aged inventory best practices and SOPs resulting in a 200bps improvement., Elevated reporting processes, which the total company implemented, creating real-time visibility for senior executives to guide strategic decisions.
• Senior Finance Manager & Controller, QFC (Kroger), Seattle, WA, 01/01/20, 12/31/24, Directed financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation for a $1.7B division., Implemented new ERP and accounting systems, ensuring integration across 59 stores., Partnered with President and VP on strategic planning, performance analysis, and cost management., Oversaw $30M+ annual capital spend and led a finance team focused on operational efficiency and profitability., Improved revenue and profit margins for 59 stores by delivering strategic guidance to all business units., Drove the budgeting and long-range planning process for 59 business units including a warehouse and corporate headquarters., Executed ERP transformation, consolidating 91+ systems into a unified platform., Delivered identical-store sales growth of 9.7% while minimizing costs during COVID., Generated $2.2M in annual savings by driving cost-reduction initiatives., Designed IRR models to guide multimillion-dollar investments and capital strategies., Elevated analyst capabilities, improving reporting, forecasting, and executive presentations., Partnered with senior leadership to overachieve expense KPI goals by 34 basis points, achieving 200% payout on expense incentives., Guided real estate teams on lease terms and contracts.
• Financial Analyst, QFC (Kroger), Seattle, WA, 01/01/18, 12/31/20, Led budgeting and forecasting for 62 stores and corporate operations., Partnered with executives to identify profit opportunities, streamline period close, and improve financial accuracy., Developed reconciliation processes that improved expense control and accuracy., Facilitated communication between merchandising and finance to enhance gross profit contribution., Coached associates on accounting fundamentals, improving accruals and reconciliation accuracy.
• Assistant Financial Manager, Kroger Manufacturing, Layton, UT, 01/01/17, 12/31/18, Developed, configured, and maintained a new production, loading, and transportation tracking system., Evaluated and improved efficiency of bread, roll, cake, iced cake, cupcake, pie, and donut line., Tracked, analyzed, and updated cost standards for all formulas at the plant to decrease unknown loss., Built and executed new crew maps using weighted formula for product frequencies by collaborating with Senior Ops manager., Resolved material loss issues by updating products financial formula standards., Identified, investigated, and resolved a case of fraud which amounted to $100k and a criminal conviction., Created and launched a new inventory tracking system by working with IT and Quality Control departments.
• Assistant Store Manager, Kroger, Atlanta, GA, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, Managed store operations and a team of 300+ employees, driving customer satisfaction and operational performance., Achieved 2nd highest customer satisfaction rate in Georgia division.