Ross Town

About Ross Town

Strategic finance and business strategy professional with 20+ years of experience guiding…

Experience

1. Business Analysis Manager - International Finance

   Starbucks

   Nov 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Drive strategic finance initiatives and project-based analysis for Starbucks’ International Segment.Lead the development of business cases and scenario models for high-impact international projects, delivering insights that guide multi-year investment and growth decisions.Partner across markets and functions to evaluate licensing partner profitability, competitive positioning, and market entry/exit opportunities.Provide targeted financial planning and analysis in support of strategic priorities, influencing executive decision-making at the segment level.Formerly served as primary U.S-based liaison to Starbucks China FP & A and led International Segment financial consolidation; now focused on strategic, cross-functional projects with global scope.

Education

• University of Idaho

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business and Finance

  2003

• UW Foster School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2013

Skills

• Balanced Scorecard
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Valuation
• Activity Based Accounting
• Interest Rate Risk Management
• Forecasting
• Managerial Finance
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Treasury Management
• Pricing Strategy
• Data Mining
• Cash Management
• Financial Reporting
• Market Research
• Fixed Income
• Pricing
• Investments
• Analytical Skills
• Training
• Testing
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Process Improvement
• Financial Modeling
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Accounting
• Business Planning
• Financial Risk
• Budgets
• Finance
• Access
• Investment Strategies
• Management
• Cash Flow
• Variance Analysis
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Portfolio Management