colin duthie

controller

About

Corporate finance professional with 20+ years of experience in financial planning, financial analysis, strategic planning, marketing analysis, pricing strategy, controllership and capital planning. Experienced team leader with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly driven, highly analytical, detail- and results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic

Country

united states

City

chicago

Industry

consumer goods

Skill

forecasting, financial analysis, strategic financial planning, strategic planning, pricing strategy, strategy, project management, finance, analysis, portfolio management, sales, start ups, management, accounting, data analysis, financial planning, p&l

Experience

controller

beam suntory

2019-3 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

Responsible for accounting function for $2.4B North America region, managing team of 8 based in US (5), Canada (1) and Mexico (2). Maintain an effective system of financial controls, monitoring compliance with policies and implementing improvements as needed. Promote a culture of compliance by proactively training business teams on key initiatives and concerns.

manager, brand and marketing finance

taco bell

2006-4 - 2009-11 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Responsible for financial analysis of all new products, sales layers, ingredients and promotions. Provided financial support to new product development pipeline. Accountable for sales and unit forecasts for national launch of all products. Oversaw the forecasting and reporting of all product costs, sales targets and product sales mix numbers.

senior manager, strategic planning

taco bell

2009-12 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 2 mos

Manage development of strategic growth plan and annual operating plan for $2 billion Taco Bell brand. Manage planning process for $200 million annual capital budget. Responsible for development and implementation of brand pricing strategy. Provide analysis of financial and operational performance on key brand metrics.

investment banking associate

the transportation group

1998-4 - 2000-7 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Performed financial analysis for over $1 billion of debt restructuring and derivative financings.

financial analyst

cantor fitzgerald

1996-6 - 1998-4 · 1 yr 11 mos

Performed quantitative analysis on client portfolios and market trends.

director

zinio

2000-7 - 2003-7 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Managed all facets of Zinio s digital magazine production business including strategy, sales, product development and operations.

senior manager, financial planning and analysis

beam suntory

2011-1 - 2014-11 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Lead the financial planning function at Jim Beam. Responsible for income statement, cash flow and balance sheet forecasting and reporting for Beam s global businesses. Lead planning integration of strategic projects, foreign exchange forecasts, accounting changes, capital structure, tax and capital planning. Provide financial support to strategic planning process, investor relations team, external reporting requirements and treasury department.

director of finance

beam suntory

2014-12 - 2019-3 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Financial lead for Beam Suntory s $700M American sales region. Manage the financial planning cycle, including annual budget and regular forecast updates, setting state sales targets and operating budgets. Responsible for accuracy and distribution of all regional reporting, including income statement, distribution metrics, and KPI tracking. Lead process to ensure delivery of monthly and quarterly financial goals. Establish sales targets and hold regular reviews with regional leadership to track progress.