This document is a resume for Mike Rose, an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis with over 15 years of experience in both public and private companies. He has managed budgets over $1 billion globally and implemented financial systems. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Finance for The Pantry, Inc., a Fortune 500 convenience store operator, where he identified opportunities to improve earnings and developed effective financial reporting.
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Throughout my career I have managed FP&A, including the deployment of Hyperion Planning ERP system, developed complex modeling, valued acquisitions and divestitures. Analysis and modeling have always been my core strength complimented by extensive experience in accounting.
I have always been considered a valuable partner as I work closely with the businesses I support, and continuously strive to improve profitability with out-of-the-box thinking, and mentoring cross-functional teams.
During my career, I have been fortunate to work for Fortune 100 companies and a technology start-up, where challenges are an everyday event.
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Finance MBA professional w/15+ years of experienceAmit Biswas
Throughout my career I have managed FP&A, including the deployment of Hyperion Planning ERP system, developed complex modeling, valued acquisitions and divestitures. Analysis and modeling have always been my core strength complimented by extensive experience in accounting.
I have always been considered a valuable partner as I work closely with the businesses I support, and continuously strive to improve profitability with out-of-the-box thinking, and mentoring cross-functional teams.
During my career, I have been fortunate to work for Fortune 100 companies and a technology start-up, where challenges are an everyday event.
Additionally, I have had the pleasure of starting and managing my own business as a franchisee responsible for all facets of a small company - sales, marketing, operations, cash flow, people management and much more.
Curriculum Vitae / Resume
An organized, results-focused and well rounded finance professional, specialized in reporting and analysis for senior management, Excel-based modelling, budgeting and forecasting, commercial evaluations, financial control, and the preparation/delivery of board-level presentations.
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1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?Assignment 3
1. What has made Louis Vuitton's business model successful in the Japanese luxury market?
2. What are the opportunities and challenges for Louis Vuitton in Japan?
3. What are the specifics of the Japanese fashion luxury market?
4. How did Louis Vuitton enter into the Japanese market originally? What were the other entry strategies it adopted later to strengthen its presence?
5. Will Louis Vuitton have any new challenges arise due to the global financial crisis? How does it overcome the new challenges?
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Mike roseresumejune2015 a4
1. Mike Rose, MBA, CIMA Adv Dip MA
103 Drum Brae Terrace, Edinburgh | 0783 535 5138 | Mike.RoseMBA@outlook.com | www.linkedin.com/in/mikedrose
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis / Management Accountant
Hands on FP&A director with a reputation for delivering results. Experience in both public and private equity ownership
environments in the service and retail industries. Managed €1Billlion global budget and forecast, including operations in 21
countries. Directed worldwide implementation of Hyperion Planning. Allocated budgets and labor to over 1,800 locations.
Built strong, agile and trusted Finance team of 3 analysts that have high profiles in the company, and are regularly asked to
apply their expertise to cross-functional teams. Relocating to Edinburgh 13 June 2015. Eligible to work in the USA and UK.
Skills & Expertise
•Financial Analysis •Budgeting •Forecasting •Management •Cross-functional Team Leadership •Board of Directors Support
•Statistical Analysis •Investor and Executive Presentations •Systems Implementation •KPI Development •Executive Support
•Hyperion •Essbase •SAP Business Objects •COGNOS •TM1 •Financial Reporting •SEC Reporting •International Finance
•Microsoft Excel •Accounting •Financial Modeling •Predictive Modeling •Team Building •Business Partner •Labor Modeling
•Decision Support •Operations Support •Non-Profit •Leadership •Mentorship •Multi-Unit Support •Incentive Plan Design
•Management Accounting •International Aggregation •Financial Training •Big Data •Multi-currency Operations •MBA
Work Experience
The Pantry, Inc. (Kangaroo Express), Cary, NC July 2010 – June 2015
Publicly traded (PTRY) Fortune 500 operator of convenience stores and quick service restaurants in the southeast U.S.
Director of Finance October 2014 – June 2015
Position Profile
Partner with SPV of Operations to ensure company’s financial and non-financial goals are set, understood and
communicated to the 1,800 entities throughout the organization. Develop and maintain KPIs, ensuring goals are aligned
at all levels and measured in an accurate and timely manner. A trusted leader serving on multiple cross-functional teams
providing leadership as well as finance, business, and operations expertise. Fostering an environment of personal
development and accountability in my team, while serving as a mentor and a sounding board to the broader finance team.
Achievements
Routinely identified areas of opportunity and suggested action plans to improve earnings
Implemented formal financial review process at SVP and DVP level
Regularly presented analyses and recommendations to members of senior management and executive team
Transformed Operations Finance team to Business Partner relationship, improving service to operators
Hired and developed strong staff, with turnover below 11% under my 5 years of leadership (0% for my hires)
Developed reporting that improved monthly cost count execution (from 75% to 100%) & quality of count
Finance Manager (Revenue Growth Management) July 2010 – October 2014
Position Profile
Newly created position with goal to provide financial reporting and decision support to Sales Operations organization.
Built relationships with Operations SVP, Division VPs, and Region Directors across the southeast U.S. Designed and
implemented budget allocation process ensuring accurate budgets and operations ‘by-in’ of plan. Developed, modelled
and measured new programs, initiatives and incentive plans. Built and maintained reporting package to align all levels of
organization, providing transparency and accountability. Was a strong advocate and liaison for Operations Team at
corporate office.
Achievements
Improved budget process by expanding store level sales categories from 3 to 21 to match the P&L
Partnered with HR to create new incentive plan for sales operations organization
Developed relationships with the Operations at the Region Director level, which previously did not exist
Built Sales Operations Finance team with primary goal to support sales organization
Algeco Scotsman (Parent company of Williams Scotsman), Baltimore, MD July 2006 – July 2010
Largest multinational provider of modular space solutions, top 5 global rental services company, with over €1B of annual
revenues.
Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis January 2008 – July 2010
Position Profile
Directed global budget and monthly forecast process for the company’s 12 divisions and 21 countries, from developing
scope and timeline to delivering final product to stakeholders, ensuring appropriate data was captured to accommodate
management’s evolving needs. Worked extensively with worldwide management to present monthly results, forecast and
analyses to CEO and CFO. Managed special projects such as profit optimization and capital allocation. Managed,
trained, mentored and developed analysts.
Achievements
Managed successful global implementation of Hyperion Planning
Successfully created common budget and forecast models for newly merged company
Developed worldwide capital allocation model, optimizing return on capital investment
Transitioned my North American Team to a Global Finance Team upon creation of Algeco Scotsman
2. Williams Scotsman, Inc. (North America subsidiary of Algeco Scotsman), Baltimore, MD
Largest North American provider of modular space solutions, including mobile offices, classrooms, modular buildings,
medical facilities and storage
Financial Analyst / Senior Financial Analyst July 2006 - January 2008
Position Profile
Responsible for all management reporting, as well as, coordinating the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts.
Prepared investor relations presentations for shareholders, bondholders, banks and rating agencies. Administered
company’s debt instruments, including learning new debt agreements and covenants.
Achievements
Automated monthly reports, allowing more time for analysis of results
Promoted to Senior Analyst in one year
When Director of Finance and Manager of Finance left the company at the start of the budget process, I
orchestrated the company’s budget with two analysts that had never been through a budget cycle
Lead analyst for CFO during the sale process of Williams Scotsman to private equity group
Within six months of attaining Sr. Analyst role, I was promoted to Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis
Campbell & Company, Towson, MD June 2002 – July 2006
Commodities Trade Advisor specializing in quantitative modelling to generate returns for individual investors and large
investment funds
Staff Accountant May 2004 - July 2006
Performed fund accounting for equity, futures, forwards and options instruments and provided internal audit of proprietary
systems
Fund Administration June 2002 - May 2004
Processed new investments for compliance, and balanced accounts for multiple funds with monthly receipts of $70M -
$120M. Took over transfer of ownership duties, reducing average turnaround time from 90 days to less than a week.
Scottish Equitable plc, Edinburgh, Scotland August 2001 - January 2002
A division of AEGON, Scottish Equitable is one of the UK’s leading providers of pensions, protection, investments and
annuities
Management Assistant
Daily pricing of funds and ensuring proper asset allocation for fund purchases
Standard Life Assurance Co., Edinburgh, Scotland May 2000 - August 2000
Established in 1825, Standard Life provides life assurance and pensions, investment management and healthcare
insurance products to over 6.5 million customers worldwide
Customer Assurance Redevelopment Team
Reviewed and corrected pension discrepancies
U. S. Coast Guard October 1994 - August 1998
One of five of the Armed Forces of the United States. The Coast Guard ensures the safety, security and stewardship of the
Nation’s waters.
Quartermaster Second Class
Navigated U.S. Coast Guard Cutter using electronic, visual and celestial techniques, while directing junior quartermasters,
which developed keen leadership skills. Routinely presented port briefings to Captain and bridge personnel prior to
entering foreign ports. Participated in drug and migrant interception and rescues at sea.
Education
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting December 2014
Currently sitting Strategic-level exams with goal of attaining full CGMA in 2015
Loyola University Maryland
MBA - International Finance July 2006
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science - Financial Management May 2001
Systems Experience
Microsoft Excel (extensive modeling, macros) Essbase / Smart View
Hyperion Planning (managed implementation) Business Objects (SAP)
Hyperion Financial Management COGNOS
TM1 Reporting MS Access
APT Test & Learn (statistical tool used for test vs.
control analyses)
SAS (Enterprise Guide, Forecast Studio & JMP)
MS PowerPoint (Investor and Board-
level professional presentations)
ORACLE accounting software