Laura Lloyd
Experienced Financial Executive
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Overview
Work Experience
Fractional CFO- Business Development Specialist
2019 - Current
Are you a start-up business with funding that is in need of expertise in financial planning, business growth, expansion, business development or branding strategy? Are you a small to medium size business looking for business consulting - set-up and financial oversight? Do you need a business review or strategic planning expert to work with you to increase profitability and review cost structure? If so, let's talk. With a career spanning corporate finance, Big 4 public accounting, & strategic business leadership, clients hire me as a fractional CFO & business development expert to bring them the tools & insights they need to make informed decisions, scale sustainably, & maximize profitability. From cash flow optimization to system implementations, to business development & brand strategy, clients experience a transformation of their financial processes to drive efficiency and transparency. 🔷 Who I Work With: I collaborate closely with referral partners including large accounting & tax firms, business organizations, start-up incubators, venture capitalists, & law firms. Together, we work with businesses to overcome financial challenges, implement strategic initiatives, & achieve sustainable growth. Sample Industries Served: 💠 Entertainment 💠 Manufacturing 💠 Consumer Goods 💠 Beauty / Personal products 💠 Software / High Tech 💠 Financial Services 💠 Travel and Tourism Skilled in the following systems: 💠 Oracle (ERP, EPM, BI, FAW, ADW, CRM/CPQ), E-commerce platform Shopify 💠 SAP (R/3, FI/CO, SD/MM, Project Systems, Business Warehouse and SRM) 💠 Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Projects), Smartsheets Projects Tracking/Collaboration 💠 ADP Payroll, QuickBooks, Mindbody POS/Inventory/Reporting
Director
2021 - 2024
Peloton Consulting Group has the vision and connected capabilities to help business leaders envision, implement and realize the benefits of digital transformation. Our team has the best practices, knowledge, industry expertise, and know-how to work in partnership with your organization to drive change and make digital transformation. Client Success leader in Team management, People and Business development. 🔹 Responsible for all aspects of the project initiatives from client relationship building, client proposals, planning of the program initiatives, resources (onshore & offshore) onboarding, tracking of initiatives and oversight of the functional & technical leads for the team. 🔹 Business development including long-term strategic relationships with clients and technology partners. 🔹 Multi-client, successful implementations across Oracle’s platform of software products (ERP financials and supply chain, EPM, BI, FAW, ADW, CRM/CPQ, custom applications and integrations) and third-party E-commerce platform Shopify. 🔹 Long-standing Management experience focusing on mentorship, collaboration, team building and execution.
CEO/Founder
2015 - 2021
Founder, Entrepreneur and CEO Rootementary is a new unique salon focused on renewing your color in between your stylist appointments. The concept niche is #RootRefresh (root touch up) in/out in about an hour!
Vice President Finance U.S.
2012 - 2015
Responsible for supporting SVP Finance and U.S. CAS Group Controller in areas of company and division integration, resource planning, operational overhead oversight, financial reporting, system infrastructure and standardization of business processes.
Universal Music Group is a music-based entertainment company that offers music recording, publishing, and merchandising services worldwide.
Raised $8,648,532,087.00 from Bill Ackman.
VP, Core Finance (Product Development & Strategic Marketing Planning)
2003 - 2012
THQ is an interactive platform developing software for popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices.
Controller
2001 - 2003
Universal Music Publishing Group is a North American music publishing company and is part of the Universal Music Group.
Finance Manager
1998 - 2001
Senior
1994 - 1998
Deloitte Tax is an advisory firm that provides tax preparation and advisory services.