Christina Forde

About Christina Forde

With over 16 years of experience spanning Finance, Project Management, and Sales, I am a high-performing professional with a strong track record of success. With a talent for multitasking and a passion for excellence, I thrive in fast-paced environments where complex challenges are the norm. With a deep commitment to lifelong learning, I am dedicated to continuously improving my skills and expanding my knowledge base. I approach every challenge with a proactive and adaptable mindset, leveraging my strong communication and problem-solving skills to find effective solutions. As a collaborative team player with a passion for innovation, I am driven to deliver exceptional results and make a meaningful impact in any role I undertake.

Experience

1. Finance Project Manager

   L'Oréal

   Feb 2015 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Responsible for Lancome Store Design annual budgets and financial risks: direct day-to-day financing of additional budget demands and surplus, and oversee all financial aspects in Store Design Manage capital process for Store Design budget; submit CER capital approval requests, funds allocations, bill backs, chargebacks, vendor contracts, and oversee additional store design finances (photography, merchandising and freelance budgets) Manage monthly and quarterly reporting of financial margins via Excel spreadsheets. Prepare project progress reports, i.e, projected cost reports, project analysis, and status reports for design and finance senior management Maintain financial databases and information networks enabling anticipation of cash flows and tracking of project cost Liaise between Design Leads, Finance, Accounting, and Credit departments. Validate data, analyze results, develop recommendations, and present conclusions. Ensure consistency in reporting formats and data sources-work in conjunction with all teams Develop comparison reports of historic store design data and projections of future performance. Analyze similar counter construction categories and ensure that plans reflect Pro Forma expectations Maintain constant dialogue with vendors, track and reconcile invoicing, purchase order request, lead monthly close activities, and manage vendor account modifications or new vendor set-up Collaborate with Store Facility Management on managing Lancome counter maintenance repair issues. Support the development of financial plans, manage and analyze monthly maintenance cost Responsible for Lancome counter product distribution. Submit orders and annual financial plans Manage inventory analyses, logistics, and develop reporting tools as a basis for strategic plans at both a store and product level Collaborate with Design, Operations, Sales, Merchandising and Creative teams to support the development of new store plans and projects

Education

• CourseCareers

  Technology Sales

• LIM College

  Bachelor of Business Administration , Fashion Merchandising

• Katharine Gibbs School

  Associates of Applied Science, Fashion Design and Merchandising

Skills

• Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, & Design