Michelle May

About Michelle May

I was drawn to finance because I’ve always loved solving complex problems and I’m intrigued by the dynamics of business. Being open to creative solutions, embracing innovation and having a fearless approach to informed decision making have enabled me to deliver extraordinary results for companies such as XPO Logistics, Constellation Brands and Daimler Trucks North America.Grooming and leading top performers, dealing with tight deadlines and being able to pivot and execute strategy at a moment’s notice have also been factors contributing to my success as a leader. Throughout my career, I’ve been sought to solve some of the most challenging issues a company can face such as developing new revenue pricing strategies, turning around stagnant business units, building new finance and operations infrastructures, integrating acquisitions, leading technology implementations and more: In less than a year, I built a culture of shared success and cooperation amongst 17 disparate, acquired entities that were instrumental in driving profitability enterprise wide.(XPO Logistics) Personally selected by a divisional CEO to take lead role in setting pricing strategy for a $1B brand; changed the way the organization priced its products.(Daimler Trucks) Recruited by divisional president and operations director to reverse the image, performance and morale of a poorly regarded entity; transformed it into one of the most respected and valued divisions in North American operations.(Daimler Trucks) Sought by one of the nation’s leading newspapers to develop short- and long-term strategies and oversee financial operations during print industry’s downward spiral (NYT) Conducted financial planning, forecasting and reporting for 7 new acquisitions in 3 years without hiring additional staff while revenues increased by $1.5B during this time.(Constellation Brands)I can be reached at 58••••••89 or m••••••••@sent.com

Experience

1. Deputy CFO, VP Financial Planning and Analysis

   ProTrans

   Oct 2023 — Present

   Financial Transformation and Operational Revitalization LeaderWorking for a private equity owned logistics company with niche specialization in US-MX cross-border consolidation my role involves implementing robust financial controls and strategic initiatives. I work closely with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders to achieve sustainable profitability and operational excellence. I bring a unique blend of strategic financial leadership and operational expertise to drive impactful change and deliver long-term value.Key Achievements:1. Financial Leadership and Strategic Planning- Direct financial restructuring to optimize liquidity, reduce costs, and enhance financial stability- Spearhead financial turnaround efforts, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved financial metrics- Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.2. Stakeholder Communication and Operational Efficiency- Act as a primary liaison with private equity and key stakeholders, providing transparent financial reporting and strategic insights- Lead strategic direction for commercial, finance, HR, and logistics operations, implementing robust operational efficiency programs- Identify and mitigate operational risks, optimize procurement processes, and implement strategic pricing methodologies.3. Team Leadership and Organizational Management- Build and empower high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder relationships- Establish strong financial controls and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance and transparency- Create analytical frameworks for headcount management, departmental right-sizing, and operational efficiency.

Education

• University of Rochester - Simon Business School

  M.B.A., Finance

• Hollins University

  BA, Economics

• Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University

  Master of Accountancy, Accounting

Skills

• Internal Audit
• Hyperion Enterprise
• Plannning
• Project Planning
• Cognos
• Budgeting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Sap Products
• Jd Edwards
• Strategy
• Hyperion
• Microsoft Excel
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Managerial Finance
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Pricing Strategy
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Business Analysis
• Erp
• Accounting
• Budgets
• Finance
• Financial Planning
• Management
• Business Process
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Essbase
• Oracle
• Pricing
• Process Improvement
• Business Planning
• Operations Management
• Sap
• Change Management
• Financial Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Training
• Variance Analysis