Ambitious Finance Manager offering over 15 years of experience increasing productivity through automation of processes. Confident individual with track record of accurate reporting and analysis. Highly experienced in mentoring employees, leading talented teams and making decisions promptly.
Hi, I’m
Paige Ingham
Fullerton,USA
Summary
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pernod Ricard USAIrvine, CA
Senior Finance Manager
08.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- As the Senior Finance Manager for CA / HI, I actively engaged the market to identify growth opportunities and provide thought leadership to division sales teams through a combination of routine deliverables and ad-hoc analysis
- I utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence a wide array of stakeholders from different business functions.
- Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources.
- Analyzed actual financial results vs budget to prepare variance reporting to functional groups.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
Southern Glazer's Wine-SpiritsCerritos, CA
Manager of Pricing & RGM
04.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Dedicated to the Western US and a specific portfolio provided me the nimbleness to implement a multitude of strategic programs to achieve our fiscal goals on a large cross section of business
- Analyze and evaluate pricing landscape for opportunities, efficiency and identify profit optimization occasions through deal, size, and brand mix
- Worked closely with sales teams to assess profit margins and adjust items and categories.
- Pricing and Costing management through tactful price structure building and promotional depth and frequency management
- Continually monitor landscape to capitalize on trends and opportunities with pricing and innovation.
G.K. SkaggsIrvine, CA
Portfolio Manager
08.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Within this small company I was able to leverage my experience and expertise to expand distribution, secure new sources, and grow current business by nearly double
- Supplier/Distributor relationship management
- Worked with Distributor Leadership across various states (and Canada) on pricing and programming
- Provided financial modeling to facilitate executive-level decision-making
- Developed, implemented, and tracked marketing plans, budgets, and execution
- Measured ROI on investments, programs, and partnerships.
Young's Market CompanyTustin, CA
Director of Client Planning
06.2017 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Facilitated strategic planning for one of the company's top supplier partners representing revenues of $96.3M
- Collaborated with State Leadership (multiple states and internal/external) to identify clear brand priorities and objectives to design growth strategies rooted in data and fact analysis
- Managed financial spends associated with programming for all channels
- Developed and managed Pricing Strategies for several brands/items
- Reported to Executive Vice President of Client Services & Business Development
- Grew revenue in 2019 by .2%, margin by .09%, and GP dollars by .8% (on a contractually restricted portfolio)
- Developed and implemented several Network Initiatives
- Reduced AR from approximately $2m past due to $140k within 6 months by leveraging multiple tangible programs.
Young's Market CompanyTustin, CA
Director of RGM and Pricing
12.2013 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Drove revenue growth through programming initiatives (i.e
- Monthly category sales cards)
- Collaborated with Clients to identify clear brand priorities and objectives by designing growth strategies embedded in data and fact analysis
- Developed new generally accepted On-Boarding process for new clients, brands, and items
- Collaborate with Senior Management and Legal Counsel to execute Distribution Agreements with new clients
- Managed 80+ clients, 400+ brands, and 2,300+ items
- Directed a Spirits driven portfolio of $142 million a year in revenue with organic growth of nearly $3 million in Gross Profit, added $12.5 million in Revenue, 75,000 Nine Liter cases while growing my GP% by 0.55 points in the last 12 months in the role.
Southern Wine & SpiritsCerritos, CA
Analyst
01.2011 - 11.2013
Job overview
- Oversaw and facilitated the design and implementation of ADHOC Reporting and Tracking for 500+ clients utilizing Excel, MS Access, SQL Querying, SharePoint Services, and Excel Web Services
- Collaborated with Senior Executives to develop and present Business Reviews and Planning presentations for Key Client Partners
- Designed, managed, and directed a set of standardized goal tracking reports for all clients and Senior Executives
- Collaborated with Corporate BI team to deliver Dashboards for Senior Management available for users across several platforms
- Managed and developed a team of 3 reports (shared resources) Portfolio Management for tier 2 clients
Southern Wine & SpiritsCerritos, CA
Territory Sales Manager
12.2008 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Managed the High-Profile Luxury Centric Newport Beach, CA territory for Chains and DSD
- Luxury Wine Specialist for premier accounts with wine cellars and tasting licenses in Orange County
- Trained new employees
- Technical consultant for IT/BI on field use
- Territory Sales Manager of the Year 2010
- Nominated for Territory Manager of the Year in 2010 and 2009
- Tier 1 incentive earner
- Tracked initiatives
- Designed and implemented sales packets/tools.
TDI flooringHuntington Beach, CA
Owner / Flooring Installer/ Manager
06.1998 - 05.2006
Job overview
- As part owner and lead at TDI I was responsible for running the day to day operations, booking jobs, managing crews and subs, and ensuring customers were happy
- Install flooring, including wood flooring (glue and glue less), laminate, carpet, vinyl, and tile
- Complete Remodels
- Major and minor repairs on flooring
- Managed expenses
- Control purchasing
- Training, Education and Inspections.
The Home DepotHuntington Beach, CA
Manager
02.2001 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Manage several different departments including Flooring, Hardware, D%E9cor, Paint, Lumber, Building, Plumbing, and Kitchen and Bath
- Ensure sales, credit, and additional goals are met
- Open/Close store
- Train new employees
- Verify vault and ensure deposits and mandatory paper work are correct
- Forklift operation trainer
- Sales
- Several other key carrier functions
- Ensure safe working environment for all associates
- Run "how-to" clinics.
Education
Wine & Spirits Education Trust, London, United Kingdom
Specialized Degree (e.g. MD, DDS), Spirits, Cocktails, Tasting, Production, History
University Overview
Developed and expanded my expertise in spirits and liqueurs.
Southern California Institute of Technology, CA
Vocational School Certificate, Accounting And Business Management
University Overview
Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA
3 Years at College or a Technical or Vocational School, Accounting and Business Management
University Overview
Skills
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Forecasting
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Modeling
- Performance Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Coaching and Training
- Customer Relationship Development
- Financial Analysis
- Deal Structuring
- Sales Enablement
Licenses Certificates Training
Licenses Certificates Training
Resume Score Issue: Include your referencesTimeline
Senior Finance Manager
Pernod Ricard USA
08.2022 - 07.2023
Manager of Pricing & RGM
Southern Glazer's Wine-Spirits
04.2021 - 07.2022
Portfolio Manager
G.K. Skaggs
08.2020 - 03.2021
Director of Client Planning
Young's Market Company
06.2017 - 04.2020
Director of RGM and Pricing
Young's Market Company
12.2013 - 05.2017
Analyst
Southern Wine & Spirits
01.2011 - 11.2013
Territory Sales Manager
Southern Wine & Spirits
12.2008 - 12.2010
Manager
The Home Depot
02.2001 - 08.2005
Owner / Flooring Installer/ Manager
TDI flooring
06.1998 - 05.2006
Wine & Spirits Education Trust, London, United Kingdom
Specialized Degree (e.g. MD, DDS), Spirits, Cocktails, Tasting, Production, History
Southern California Institute of Technology, CA
Vocational School Certificate, Accounting And Business Management
Fullerton College, Fullerton, CA
3 Years at College or a Technical or Vocational School, Accounting and Business Management
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