Allstate

Director of Finance

Senior Finance Manager

OrthoFi

Director of FP&A

Finance Manager

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Product Manager

Senior Financial Analyst

Staff Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Accountant

Senior Finance leader with expertise installing best-in-class finance operations to drive stronger corporate performance. 

My expertise is in transforming finance functions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. This involves assessing people, process, and product (reporting, analysis, forecasting, and consulting) to rebuild the function and drive operational excellence.

This often involves deploying modern tools and technologies to scale analytics and help executives make faster decisions. However, most finance teams underutilize their current resources and spending too much time on reporting. They struggle to produce actionable analytics to feed their forecast - I help finance teams fix this problem.

Ultimately, my skillset is rooted in turning finance teams into value-added, proactive operations.

Expertise in: 
- Budgeting
- KPI reporting
- P&L forecasting
- ERP implementation 
- Root cause analytics
- Operational planning
- Business unit strategy
- Multi-year forecasting
- Managing remote talent
- Automated dashboards/reporting

Financial tools & systems
- Excel
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Sage Intacct
- SAP BPC/HANA
- Business Objects
- Hyperion/Oracle Essbase
- Quickbooks Online/Desktop

Brett Hampson

Diversified Foods and Seasonings, LLC

Lead manufacturing and supply chain operations for international food service supplier across iconic brands including Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Chili’s, Outback Steakhouse, El Pollo Loco, and Denny’s.  Execute strategic growth plans and operational turnarounds. Full P&L responsibility & Tactical execution of strategic targets at 3 Sites leading Finance, HR, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, QA, R&D, Safety, Risk Mgmt. and IT.

Chief Operating Officer

Hochland

Led finance and enterprise operations for legacy cream cheese manufacturer serving major retail and food service clients including Walmart, Aldi, Panera, Trader Joe’s, and Sprouts. Championed strategic planning, operational improvement, and cultural transformation across a 100+ year-old organization. Architect of a performance-driven culture with embedded Six Sigma/TPM principles, standardized KPIs, and structured problem-solving—yielding significant margin, productivity, and employee engagement.
- Co-created commercial pricing strategy with Sales, resulting in 40% sales growth and 60% margin expansion.
- Drove $10M+ in cost savings through yield improvement, freight optimization, labor productivity, and SKU rationalization.
- Led digitalization integration of RedZone platform across two facilities—achieved 15% OEE improvement within 90 days.
- Spearheaded enterprise cultural transformation, integrating continuous improvement and performance coaching from executive to plant-floor level.
- Delivered board-level insights on capital strategy, dynamic forecasting, and M&A due diligence to support long-term value creation. Directed M&A activities including valuation, diligence and integration for bolt-on acquisition

Chief Financial Officer

Nestlé

Financial co-pilot for one of the world’s most iconic brands, Nescafe, delivering profit-enhancing strategies across Nestlé’s global coffee portfolio. Drove cost leadership, capital optimization, and enterprise value creation through close collaboration with Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, and Executive stakeholders.
- Delivered $30M+ in cost savings through structured project prioritization and execution, directly improving bottom-line profitability across global supply chains.
- Built dynamic business case modeling tools to evaluate ROI, capital investment, NPD costing, and strategic scenarios for senior leadership.
- Directed Nestlé’s Compliance Pillar and Internal Audit function, coaching a team of 20+ certified cross-functional auditors across factories and distribution centers.
- Integrated Finance with Total Performance Management (TPM) to drive efficiency, waste reduction, and quality enhancement through structured loss tree analysis.
- Led finance-driven Continuous Improvement programs, embedding a culture of daily performance management through structured operational reviews and KPI alignment.
- Oversaw engineers within the finance team, bridging technical and financial acumen to maximize production efficiencies and capital ROI.

Financial Controller

Led financial strategy and performance for Nescafé’s manufacturing operations, driving standard cost excellence, operational efficiency, and compliance. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, financial modeling, and continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact the bottom line.
- Led full-cycle financial processes for Nescafé manufacturing, including budgeting, standard costing, rolling forecasts, BOM/master data governance, variance analysis, and stakeholder reporting across operations.
- Drove $7–10M in annual cost savings, achieving 98% forecast accuracy through alignment with plant leadership and strategic use of cost modeling and performance management tools.
- Championed Six Sigma initiatives, training factory leaders and associates in Kaizen, Gemba, and DMAIC methodologies, resulting in over $20M in cross-functional improvement projects.
- Directed Compliance Pillar efforts as a Certified Lead Internal Auditor, successfully leading annual audit readiness and execution for Nestlé Market assessments.
- Owner of product costing strategy, leveraging activity-based costing tools and cost driver analysis to support business case development and operational decision-making.

Financial Planning for Nestlé USA’s $40B+ portfolio across 11 divisions. Known for driving operational insights, forecasting accuracy, and strategic alignment across business units and corporate leadership.                                          
- Core member of the FP&A team reporting directly to the CFO, providing enterprise-wide financial support across 30+ factories and 50+ distribution centers.
- Led the annual budget and monthly forecast process for all North American divisions, including variance analysis, executive commentary, and alignment on year-end risks and opportunities with Division Vice Presidents.
- Presented strategic insights and financial analyses to senior executives, enabling data-driven decisions and improved financial performance.
- Six Sigma Pillar Lead for the Finance Center of Excellence; served as a Corporate Trainer for Nestlé University in Finance, Costing, and SAP—building capability across functions.
- Owned planning and execution for major M&A activities, including restructuring initiatives, acquisitions (Dreyer’s, Kraft Pizza), and divestitures (Power Bar, Juicy Juice).

MBDI Homes

Managed full finance & accounting operations of a real estate, construction and land development company in Southern California. Supported custom homebuilding, multi-phase residential, and commercial development with precision and integrity.
- Oversaw all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple real estate projects.
- Managed project-based accounting and job costing, aligning budgets with actuals to track financial performance and support construction timelines.
- Developed cash flow forecasts and capital planning models, supporting strategic decisions on land acquisitions, phased development, and financing needs.
- Liaised with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and effective financial governance.

Strategic and results-driven executive with 20 years' experience driving financial performance and operational efficiency across complex manufacturing environments. Expertise in financial planning and analysis, cost optimization, ERP systems, capital structuring, and cross-functional leadership. Proven track record of steering multimillion-dollar budgets, leading M&A activities, and improving EBITDA and cash flow in fast-paced, high-growth organizations. 

With over a decade of executive leadership experience, including as CFO at Hochland and Controller at Nestlé, my focus remains on driving transformational change, establishing strategic frameworks, and leveraging analytics to solve critical business challenges. Certified in Six Sigma-Kaizen, expertise includes cost optimization, forecasting, and M&A support, all while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

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