Lauren Rice

Lauren Rice is a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Rise Baking Company since September 2019, specializing as a finance business partner for functional leaders in HR, Selling, R&D, and Marketing. Key responsibilities include navigating the annual budgeting process, providing detailed financial reports, and ensuring data accuracy during accounting closures. Prior experience includes serving as Lead Senior Accounting Analyst at BeavEx, Inc., where Lauren promoted to the position after demonstrating strong analytical skills and effective communication with executives. Lauren also held the roles of Financial Analyst at CR Bard and ConocoPhillips, focusing on budgeting, commission calculations, and revenue analysis. Education includes a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Management and Accounting from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Proficient in software such as Python, Business Objects, SAP, and Novistar/Oracle.