Wes Brown

About Wes Brown

Strategic, analytical, forward thinking leader with a proven track record of improving…

Experience

1. VP, Financial Planning & Analysis

   Heritage Distribution Holdings

   Dec 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Lead the finance and risk management functions with a heavy emphasis on M&A due diligence and integration.* Established and now lead a new process for monthly financial forecasting, including both P&L and balance sheet elements.* Implemented and manage a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.* Run the annual strategic planning and budgeting process.* Lead structured acquisition process including formalized target lists and weekly M&A Committee meetings.* Conducted multiple due diligence investigations leading to numerous formal offers (Indications of Interest, Letters of Intent, Purchase Agreements).* Managed the annual insurance renewal process.* Played a critical role in the establishment of five new greenfield branch locations.

Education

• Duke University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  1988 — 1992

• Columbia Business School

  MBA

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Plywood
• Forecasting
• Pricing
• Osb
• Sales
• Financial Analysis
• Business Strategy
• Supply Chain Management
• Retail
• P&L
• Vendor Relationships
• Management Consulting
• Financial Modeling
• Income Statement
• Contract Negotiation
• Selling
• Negotiation
• Building Materials
• Commodity Risk Management
• Performance Management
• Commodity Markets
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Accounting
• Vendor Management
• Supply Chain
• Merchandising
• Financial Planning
• Budgets
• Finance
• Profit
• P&L Management
• Leadership
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Sales Operations
• Analysis
• Pricing Strategy
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Sales Management