Lauren Perl

About Lauren Perl

My career has been built on the cornerstone that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of repair, so I manage proactively and take all stakeholder impacts into account – positioning companies, employees, and customers for success. With my diverse industry background, I have the ability to identify opportunities to save costs and increase margins, partner with cross-functional leaders to optimize strategic decisions, and improve processes while bringing about operational excellence. My expertise has helped guide businesses and organizational settings, from high-growth start-up operations to global industry leaders. From mitigating risks to enabling efficient scalability, defining best practices, and streamlining systems and tools, I have been deeply involved in all the processes and decisions that drive profitable growth. A few examples of my leadership and contributions include: Delivering critical financial insights and analysis while also taking on oversight of HR and Payroll departments to enable efficient, rapid growth as Director of Finance at The Orchard; I joined the company at 50 employees and $30M in revenue, playing an integral role in reaching 500+ employees and tracking for $600M in revenue - alongside acquisition by Sony Music. Being the go-to cost savings identifier and value extractor at The Orchard, leading several initiatives from outsourcing A/P to refining processes for efficiency; my efforts led to a 25% reduction in operating costs. Minimizing inventory issues and raising profit margins at Revlon by implementing an innovative technology solution and aligning functionality with business needs. I enjoy digging into an organization’s structure and being a go-to problem solver, process improver, and success amplifier. Let’s connect and discuss how my professional expertise and personal drive can help accelerate your team’s success!Core Competencies include:* Operating Budget* Forecasting* Trend Analysis* Strategic Business Planning* P&L Management* Risk Management Assessment* Project Management* Expense Management* P&L Analysis* Payroll Management & Analysis* Benefits Analysis* Corporate Reorganization* Conflict Management* Performance Improvement* Headcount Planning & AnalysisAlways open to exploring new endeavors.

Experience

1. Associate Director of Finance

   IPG Mediabrands

   Jul 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• University of Michigan

  Bachelor of Arts, Economics

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Marketing Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Digital Media
• Licensing
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Entertainment