Lauren Allison

About Lauren Allison

I am a forward-thinking finance executive with more than 16 years of progressive leadership experience spanning SaaS, private equity–backed enterprises, and Fortune 500 manufacturing. Currently based in the Pacific Northwest, I specialize in budgeting, forecasting, M&A, and cost management. I deliver actionable insights that empower stakeholders to make sound, data-driven decisions.Throughout my career, I’ve cultivated a leadership style that blends high-level strategic vision with a willingness to dive into the details. From driving $11.5M in EBITDA improvements within 12 months to scaling an FP & A function from $200M to nearly $1B, I approach every challenge with structure and agility. I translate complex financial data into clear, practical insights that steer growth, sharpen resource use, and protect the bottom line.High-growth settings energize me; the pace and ambiguity give me room to build finance systems that scale and automate. I’m driven to set up disciplined processes, spark cross-functional teamwork, and keep the whole organization focused on results. I believe a thoughtful finance strategy is the engine that powers innovation and lasting success. I’m committed to partnering with leadership at every level to create long-term value.

Experience

1. Vice President Finance

   Imagine

   Aug 2023 — Present

   I oversee all aspects of FP & A, budgeting, cash flow, M&A, and capital management. I lead long-range financial planning, quarterly reforecasts, and scenario modeling to guide growth decisions, optimize costs, and allocate resources effectively. I work side-by-side with operations and sales leaders to fine-tune pricing strategies and measure the ROI of every new idea, keeping growth both sustainable and scalable. I then bring the numbers to life at the board table, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that keep our leadership team informed and on track.Selected Achievements: EBITDA Growth: Drove EBITDA at the largest location by enhancing customer margins, enforcing cost discipline, and improving reporting visibility. KPI Dashboards: Developed dynamic dashboards for real-time KPI monitoring, accelerating strategic decision-making and prioritizing high-impact initiatives. Team Mentorship: Built and lead a finance team of 8 direct reports, boosting retention and promoting two members into management roles within 18 months.

Education

• Penn State University

  BS, Finance, International Business

Skills

• Analytics
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Sales Operations
• Spss
• Forecasting
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Brio Query
• Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Fashion
• Facebook
• Illustrator
• Social Media
• Photoshop
• Hyperion
• Cognos
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Forecasting
• Microsoft Word
• Marketing
• Competitive Analysis
• Essbase