Michael Farina
Executive with senior level experience in Operations/Sales/Merchandising/Category Management/Sourcing/Strategy/Buying/P&L Responsibility/Government Affairs
- Role
- Strategy & Government Affairs Officer at LNK International Inc.
- Location
- Cranston, RI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Farina
Successful senior leader skilled in Operations, Sourcing, Merchandising, Analytics and Strategy delivering results with large scale Retailers and CPG companies. Deep industry knowledge in Healthcare, Sourcing, Negotiations, Merchandising, Buying, Purchasing, Finance, Planning, Inventory, Strategy, Analytics and Vendor Management. Certified in advanced Negotiations and Leadership. Strong communication, personal and technical skills. Expert in workforce development and team building. Former political figure at state and local levels. A leader in my organization and my community.Specialties: Sourcing, Negotiations, Omni-Channel Category Management, Large Scale Buying, Financial Modeling, Management, Financial Analysis, Sales and Margin Analysis, General Ledger Accounting, and analytical theories
Experience
Strategy & Government Affairs Officer
Jul 2025 — Present · Hauppauge, NY, US
Develop go to market strategies for new product launches and expand the existing customer portfolio. Build a strong understanding of the healthcare market to identify opportunities for expanding LNK’s product offerings into new verticals. Evaluate healthcare ANDAs in the FDA pipeline to determine alignment with LNK’s product roadmap. Analyze customer pricing models to optimize value as raw material market conditions evolve. Track and assess legal, regulatory, and policy changes that may affect the organization. Formulate and execute strategies to influence public policy in support of organizational objectives. Establish and maintain effective relationships with government officials at all levels. Provide senior leadership with regular updates on relevant legislative and policy developments. Participate in industry associations and advocacy groups to advance the organization’s interests.
Education
Nichols College
BSBA, Economics/Finance
1997 — 2001
Skills
- Merchandising
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash Flow
- Financial Statements
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- General Ledger
- Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Pricing
- Financial Forecasting
- Auditing
- Analytics
- Executive Management
- Business Planning
- Team Leadership
- Acquisition Integration
- Leadership
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Management
- P&L Management
- Management
- Financial Accounting
- Variance Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Hyperion Enterprise
- Internal Controls
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Strategy
- Market Research
- Financial Planning
- Capital Budgeting
- Internal Audit
- P&L
- Training
- Financial Analysis
- Banking
- Essbase
- Analysis
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