Shawn Shelton

About Shawn Shelton

As a finance executive, I don’t just look at the numbers. Instead, I interpret financial…

Experience

1. Vice President Finance & Analytics

   Albertsons

   Jan 2018 — Present

   Key Highlights: • end-user hours saved annually by revolutionizing reporting using advanced Power BI technology to streamline KPI and scorecard reporting to provide near real-time data used to drive transformation and change. • 30%+ ROI on acquisitions reached by proposing a system change enhancement to flag acquisition activity, allowing for modified pre-acquisition financial modeling based on actual results leading to more aggressive acquisition bidding. • 10% reduction in shrink and expenses unlocked by overseeing operational metrics and financial reports leading to increased sales and revenue; work with operational management to develop practices to solve for business opportunities. Lead a team of four managers and ten finance analysts supporting a $5.7B operation with 1,700+ facilities with financial plans and forecasts that align corporate goals, tactical initiatives, and innovative growth plans. Plan and account for past financial results and trends to set detailed financial objectives by department. Perform due diligence and provide financial insights to ensure achievable and appropriately tracked program assumptions and financial goals. Communicate and analyze sales, production, and operational data to see how numbers trend against the plan. Competencies: Financial Modeling & Forecasting | Financial Reporting & Analysis | Establishing Financial Plans | Budgeting | P&L Reporting | Project Management | Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving | Portfolio Planning | ROI Measurement | Gross Margin Analysis | Long-Range Planning | Rolling/Annual Planning, Budgeting, & Forecasting | Mergers & Acquisitions | Team Leadership | Team Development | Employee Engagement

Skills

• Management
• Profit
• Income Statement
• Pos
• Customer Satisfaction
• Business Operations
• Strategic Planning
• Visual Merchandising
• Budgets
• Team Building
• Store Management
• Cpfr
• Shrinkage
• Process Improvement
• P&L
• Associate Development
• Grocery
• P&L Management
• Supermarkets
• New Store Development
• Purchasing
• Loss Prevention
• Leadership
• Big Box
• Forecasting
• Customer Service
• Retail
• Merchandising
• Inventory Management
• Private Label
• Multi-Channel Retail
• Multi-Unit Management
• Assortment
• Pricing
• Operations Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Inventory Control
• Planograms
• Retail Category Management