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Rob Taylor

Blacklick,OH

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to maximize profitability and promote organizational efficiency.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Real Estate Finance

Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2021 - Current
  • Monitored real estate store sales and profitability trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making
  • Evaluated over 40 real estate projects annually to approve, reject or recommend adjustments to PCR's
  • Forecasted new stores sales based on existing fleet trends and recommended improvements based on market research
  • Prepared and managed capital expenditure budget of $100M+ to effectively track investment and mange to corporate LRP strategy

Manager, Corporate FP&A

Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Created financial statements and separation strategies for new standalone company
  • Developed quarterly earnings materials for CEO and CFO
  • Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate efficiently and profitably
  • Analyzed financial data and generated accurate, insightful reports for management
  • Communicated clearly with employees and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals

Manager, North America Segment FP&A

Victoria's Secret & PINK
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Led a team of three Senior Analysts that oversee all aspects of the Victoria’s Secret P&L
  • Developed a process to fully burden business unit P&L’s to provide transparency to true profitability
  • Prepared quarterly Earnings materials for Victoria’s Secret Stores and Digital channels
  • Managed Home Office and human capital expenses as well as leading the budget process
  • Provided ad-hoc support for CFO to drive change and influence decision making

Lead Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Victoria's Secret & PINK
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Managed the Victoria’s Secret Digital P&L with a firm understanding of each line from Sales through OI
  • Developed strong cross functional partnerships and provided excellent customer service
  • Presented monthly P&L and variance analysis to CFO
  • Performed complex ad hoc analysis and assisted in special projects to increase profitability of Digital business

Senior Financial Analyst, Stores Finance

Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2015 - 01.2018
  • Prepared and presented bi-annual budget of $1B to Store Operations Executives and Brand CFO
  • Worked cross functionally with Regional and District Mangers focusing on non-payroll expenses
  • Developed processes for in-season budget management by communicating and aligning with key partners and executives
  • Delivered accurate and timely monthly projections, and close reporting for Store Operations expenses

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Victoria's Secret & PINK
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Managed the accounting responsibilities for the Home Office team of Victoria’s Secret
  • Prepared bi-monthly communications on expense cutting tips that goes out to entire enterprise
  • Reviewed vendor rebate contracts and prepared rebate projections for FP&A team

Accountant, Financial Reporting

Victoria's Secret & PINK
07.2012 - 03.2014
  • Managed the monthly accounting control checklist
  • Added value to the Store Finance/Home Office team through special projects and improving processes
  • Prepared a monthly FedEx cost analysis and calculated on a weekly basis

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY
Columbus, OH
12.2016

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management, Sports Management

MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
05.2012

Skills

  • Monthly Reconciliations
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Leadership Communication
  • Cross-Function Collaboration
  • SAP, Hyperion, Accruent, and MSI

Timeline

Manager, Real Estate Finance

Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2021 - Current

Manager, Corporate FP&A

Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2020 - 08.2021

Manager, North America Segment FP&A

Victoria's Secret & PINK
05.2019 - 08.2020

Lead Senior Financial Analyst, FP&A

Victoria's Secret & PINK
01.2018 - 05.2019

Senior Financial Analyst, Stores Finance

Victoria's Secret & PINK
08.2015 - 01.2018

Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Victoria's Secret & PINK
04.2014 - 08.2015

Accountant, Financial Reporting

Victoria's Secret & PINK
07.2012 - 03.2014

Master of Business Administration - Finance

CAPITAL UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Financial Management, Sports Management

MOUNT VERNON NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
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