Lauren Obrien
Senior Director, Finance & Strategy at Salesforce | Strategic Financial Management
- Role
- Finance & Strategy Senior Director at Salesforce
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lauren Obrien
Resourceful finance leader and strategist driving profitability and top-line business growth through data- and insights-driven decisions and innovative solutions. Provide trustworthy financial controllership and forecasting built on a breadth of experience across multiple high-growth corporate structures, including asset management and public companies. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive and influence business priorities and initiatives, optimizing performance through financial strategy including partnerships and investments. Reputation as empathetic leader who inspires team to achieve high-value results.As an empathetic leader, I create an open, inclusive, and collaborative culture where team members feel valued and have the support they need to deliver their best. I am committed to the success of my team and the organization, delivering exceptional results and proactively building trust- CAREER HIGHLIGHTS - Drive profitability, identify strategic growth opportunities, and deliver data-driven insights, as Finance Business Partner to executive leadership team for multi-billion-dollar line of business within Amazon Business. Directed 2024 Operating Plan for line of business, developing forecasting and strategic vision, identifying investments, and creating the detailed operating plan, working with CEO and sales and finance leadership. Lead quarterly business reviews, including performance vs. plan, with cross-functional team of 40 stakeholders to drive strategy and problem-solving based on financial and business data and insights. Built infrastructure, processes, and reporting from the ground up for Centerbridge General Partner Investment Program, while ensuring confidentiality and discretion for private investment information. Developed and mentored a highly effective, efficient, and diverse team of managers and accountants, delivering value to investors through specialized insight. Work closely with C-suite leadership including CFO,CEO, Tech, Legal, Sales, HR as well as GP Investors- STRENGTHS & SKILLS -Strategic FinanceData-driven DecisionsRevenue Growth & ProfitabilityOptimize ProductivityForecasting & Financial ModelingDeals & Partnership AnalysisValue CreationExecutive Business PartnerInclusive Leader
Experience
Finance & Strategy Senior Director
Feb 2026 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Data360 Finance Business Partner
Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Accounting
INSEAD
INSEAD MBA
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
Master of Accountancy
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