Kristi Taylor

About Kristi Taylor

Dynamic and results-driven finance executive with over 23 years of progressive experience in retail, supply chain management, and mergers & acquisitions throughout multiple business units across diverse sectors. Expertise in driving financial performance, implementing cost-saving strategies, and optimizing resources to achieve company objectives. Highly trusted by cross functional leadership, peers, and direct reports with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to influence teams to drive strong, sustainable results.

Experience

1. VP of Finance Vsp Retail

   VSP Vision

   Jan 2023 — Present · US

   Responsible for all VSP Retail lines of businesses controlling functions including Visionworks, Eyemart Express and Ventures.• Lead financial operations for a portfolio of 7 distinct business units, overseeing a combined annual budget of $2.0B of Revenues.• Develop and implement labor modeling strategies to optimize workforce efficiency, resulting in a 7.5% reduction in staff labor costs without sacrificing operational output.• Lead FP & A processes, ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with organizational objectives.• Conducted regular business reviews with VSPs CEO and CFO to monitor performance and identify areas for financial and operational improvements.• Streamline and automate reporting processes to empower team in providing analysis to recommend improved profitability.• Play a key role in expanding Visionworks and Ventures market presence, including evaluating and executing new store openings and acquisitions.• Oversee M&A activities, including valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, and post-merger integration.

Education

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Accounting, Accounting

  1997 — 2001