Laura D.

- Supply Chain E2E Finance Lead for the $700M MedTech business in LATAM, driving seamless coordination between the Global Supply Chain Finance and Cluster Finance teams - Provide financial leadership and guidance to the LATAM region by collaborating with the Supply Chain Capabilities team around planning and forecasting for inventory and SLOB (P&L and Balance Sheet), as well as ensuring compliance around SLOB reserve calculations, SOPs, and analytics - Oversee the budget and forecast cycle for Commercial Groups (Quality, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, ProfEd, and Strategic Capabilities), including the management of cost centers and resource planning for ~300 HCs - Play a leadership role within the MTP and LRFP process to guide assumptions, requirements, and improve coordination between Commercial Finance and Supply Chain - Partner with Regional FP&A on sector financial calendar and coordinate internal processes/deliverables for the Commercial Groups as well as E2E gross profit to ensure synchronization of efforts across cluster Finance teams - Supervised the annual Tally Sheet process to set ICPs (+50,000 SKUs) in coordination with Global Supply Chain Affiliates and Corporate Tax Planning - Spearhead the E2E Gross Profit / CNIS orchestration, reporting, and profitability reviews across the region, including the preparation of the managerial decks and quarterly presentations to the Group Finance Leadership Team - Regional strategic business partner in the MedTech LATAM E&O squad, collaborating in various work streams focused on driving improved forecast accuracy, supply efficiencies, portfolio optimization, and developing capabilities to better monitor E&O risks and opportunities with a more initiative driven approach to deliver $10M P&L improvement year-over-year - Developed and launched an integrated business planning (IBP) process across the region, supported by monthly financial bridges to understand S&OP drivers and assumptions

- Reported directly into Global Division CFO - Outdoor & Recreation Head of Finance for Latin America, managing the FP&A, Sales and Marketing (Commercial), and Supply Chain areas of Finance - Interim LATAM General Manager for the Outdoor & Recreation Division from Sep 2019 to Sep 2020 - Collaborated with cross-functional partners to strategize on the optimal portfolio, route to market, and long-term growth initiatives for LATAM, while driving profitability and working capital improvements YoY - Championed enterprise driven SKU Rationalization efforts for LATAM, working closely with Supply Chain and Sales Planning teams to drive a 60% SKU reduction (best in class globally), simultaneously increasing productivity and reducing working capital complexity on the remaining portfolio - Led the creation and revision of regional commercial and compensation policies including rebate/gross-to-net, commissions, and bonus incentive programs - Provided coaching for the professional development of the LATAM Finance organization

FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Operations Finance Head for Home Solutions/Baby & Parenting/Platform, Latin America - Provided financial leadership and expertise to Segment teams as they executed growth initiatives - Led monthly finance review call with Segment President and VP of Finance to discuss monthly variances, along with quarter and full year outlook - Presented detailed financials during business reviews to both Regional and Business leadership teams - Managed the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting process for the Home Solutions and Baby Segments, and ensured that they were performed in an accurate and timely manner - Evaluated gross-to-net investment plans for strategic alignment by channel and category - Led pricing strategy discussions with sales and trade marketing team - Coordinated monthly billing meeting to maintain active control of opportunities and risks reporting, and drive mitigation plans - Provided career development and coaching to the Latin America finance staff

FP&A and Commercial Finance Lead for the Tools Business Segment, Latin America Exports - Coordinated and presented Annual Operating Plan strategies to Senior Leadership, including detailed financials down to cost centers - Managed the rolling forecast submission for Latin America Exports in Hyperion Planning with regional consolidation of country P&Ls and Balance Sheets across dual entities - Developed financial models to assess investment opportunities, enabling informed decisions on capital expenditures and divestitures - Analyzed financial data and market trends to identify areas for cost optimization, resulting in $0.9M in annual savings through unused accruals in customer programs and A&P - Piloted a newly designed Price Exception Model for Latin America, and successfully rolled it out across the US market as a best practice - Regional Finance Lead on the divestitures of the Shurline, Bernzomatic, and Euroflex businesses, ensuring financial reporting accuracy and transactional exit for the LATAM region - Coordinated and prepared quarterly Sarbanes Oxley audit for Latin America Exports; delivered 100% compliance with Sarbanes Oxley - Led the SAP implementation for the Latin America Headquarters and the Exports market - Mentored junior Finance staff, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team

Commercial Products/Rubbermaid Consumer, CA&C Responsible for a timely and accurate monthly close and reporting rhythm - Supported in month-end close process and reporting of actuals - Assisted in development of budget, BRPs, and monthly estimates - Prepared detailed variance analysis reports for key decision making - Supported Marketing team through cost/margin analysis as needed to drive pricing revisions - Managed detailed sales databases, including Sales/GM down to SKU by customer

Minor in Real Estate and Entrepreneurship

Study Abroad - Collaborated with international students on case studies and financial statement analysis - Completed coursework in French culture and international business - Learned valuable lessons in foreign exchange rates and cultural aspects of business