Jack McLaughlin255 W MLK Jr Blvd, Apt 712

Charlotte, NC 28202(901) 219-4282 jack_mclaughlin@me.com

www.linkedin.com/jackdmclaughlin

Proven finance professional with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, medical device, and CPG industries. Driven, team player with ability to leverage a combination of quantitative, problem-solving, systems, and interpersonal skills into consistent success. Areas of experience include creating process efficiencies, improving existing reporting and analyses, and building cross-functional business relationships.

Accounting and Control Budgeting, Planning & Forecasting Pricing Analysis Balance Sheet & Cash Flow Analysis Sales Analytics

Volume/Price/Mix Analysis SAP, Hyperion Essbase, Cognos,

Business Objects MS Access and MS Excel Business partnering and influence

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Chiquita Brands Charlotte, NC June 2012 - Present

Chiquita is a $3 Billion international marketer and distributor of bananas, salads, and other fruits. Recently taken private, the company employs over 21,000 employees and has operations in almost 70 countries.

Senior Analyst- Fresh Express Transportation and Warehouse Ops (2014 – Present) Responsible for all FP&A duties for Fresh Express transportation and warehouse operations. Annual operations total $90M in annual spend and span five regions across all of the United States.

Lead monthly forecast process by ensuring the latest demand volume estimates and linehaul, fuel, and accessorial rates are in the financial database; understand business drivers and work with regional transportation and warehouse managers to ensure regional forecasts are accurate

Monitor diesel fuel prices and recommend forecast changes for fuel surcharge Led 2015 annual plan and created efficiencies by simplifying database import/export processes Partner with VP of Logistics to restore and strengthen relationship with the finance function Partner with Logistics counterparts to create a weekly linehaul tracker tool to compare actual results vs forecast for due

volume, cost, and mix by region

Senior Analyst- Veggie Ingredients and Transfresh Segments (2012 – 2014) Responsible for planning and forecasting efforts for two business segments under the Fresh Express brand, $170M and $20M in annual revenue, respectively. Worked closely with business management to support customer renewals and new business pricing quotes. Also responsible for Fresh Express net working capital reporting and planning.

Accurately forecasted gross, freight, and fuel revenue rates by customer by SKU Modeled pricing and contribution margins for new business and contract renewals Developed annual segment revenue plan and identified opportunities and risks Created due volume, due price, due cost/mix walks for annual plan and monthly forecasts Participated in bi-annual RFP process for division’s most important customer to help maintain volume and margins Identified $350K annual pricing opportunities on small, overlooked customers; ensured implementation of price increases Developed annual plan and monthly forecast for Fresh Express balance sheet net working capital components Created net working capital drivers report; coordinated monthly meetings with functional asset and liability leadership to

drive improvement in net working capital

Medtronic Inc Memphis, TN October 2006 – June 2012Medtronic is a healthcare solutions company specializing in medical technologies and services in cardiac, vascular, spine, biologics, diabetes and other areas. A Fortune 200 company, Medtronic has revenue of over $17 Billion and employs over 49,000 people worldwide.

Senior Financial Analyst- Sales Analytics (2010 – 2012)Team lead for sales analytics dashboard reporting for $3 billion Spine and Biologics division. Considered software tool Spotfire “Jedi” for sales finance team reporting to sales finance manager.

Created and led training across the finance function for roll-out of Spotfire Developed graphical, interactive sales dashboards for VP of sales and regional and district sales managers Produced sales versus quota reports for all levels of sales organization Created Access database for sales organization award reporting Produced expense management scorecard for regions and districts

Financial Analyst- Balance Sheet Team (2009 – 2010)

Responsible for setting up and maintaining fixed and intangible assets for the Spine and Biologics division. Maintained balance sheet reconciliation process.

Set up new fixed and intangible assets in SAP once assets were purchased and deals closed Presented monthly capital projects’ capital and expense spending and balance of year forecasts to management Budgeted and reported intangible asset balances and amortization expenses Maintained schedule of off-balance sheet arrangements Performed monthly balance sheet account reconciliations Coordinated completion and ensured approvals for other analysts’ balance sheet reconciliations

Financial Analyst- Legal, IT, Executive Office (2006 – 2009)Responsible for annual plan, monthly variance analysis, and monthly close activities for SG&A departments totaling $50 million.

Created annual plan and forecasts as needed for Legal, IT, and Executive Office functions Performed variance analysis with commentary on variance drivers for above departments Consulted on finance and accounting concerns with IT partners on software and other capital projects Performed monthly accounting close functions, including journal entries and review of actuals for accuracy

Mueller Industries Memphis, TN June 2004 – October 2006Mueller is an international manufacturer and distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration products. Products include copper tube and fittings, brass rods, plastic fittings, and valves. Mueller is a publicly traded company, has annual revenue of about $2.5 Billion, and employs about 3,800 people.

Financial Analyst- Sales and Revenue Support (2005 – 2006)Responsible for providing revenue and profitability of key customers and sales channels. Internal consultant on Mueller’s analytics applications and reporting, including Cyberquery.

Created and produced key daily report containing prior day’s and MTD sales volumes, pricing, and inventory levels by key customer, product line, and sales channel; report utilized MS Access and MS Query in Excel

Consulted internal users on creating and troubleshooting reports in Cyberquery, Mueller’s sales and revenue analytics tool Created annual revenue plan, reported sales organization quota attainment percentages, and ad hoc sales reports as requested

Financial Analyst- Plastics Manufacturing (2004 – 2005)Responsible for supporting three manufacturing facilities’ month end close process, annual budget, and variance analyses.

Performed monthly inventory roll forward and expense accruals as needed Created annual plan and variance analyses for three manufacturing cost centers and supported plant manager’s reporting

University of MS Medical Center Jackson, MS September 2003 – May 2004UMC is a state funded education, research, and healthcare center employing over 9,100 people. The medical center has an annual budget of about $1.6 Billion.

Accounts Payable Clerk (2003 – 2004)Responsible for completing vendor payments and control expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices.

Processed payment to hospital vendors, ensuring proper approvals were in place Communicated with Receiving departments to confirm receipt of goods; calculated terms discounts

EDUCATIONMillsaps College Jackson, MSMBA, Finance concentration – May 2004Mississippi College Clinton, MSBachelor of Arts, Theology – May 2001

HONORSChiquita Brands/Fresh Express Sales Recognition Award, 2013Memphis National Golf Club Champion, 2004; Runner-Up 2005Mississippi Society of Financial Analysts Award, 2004Student Consultant, Parkway Properties’ acquisition strategy, 2004NJCAA First Team All-American junior college golfer, 1998

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONSRiverside 648 Owner’s Association Board of Directors, 2007 – 2012Tennessee Licensed Real Estate Affiliate Broker