Lou B.

Lou B. has extensive work experience in various finance and analytics roles. They started their career at the University of Windsor as a Special Projects Coordinator, where they successfully managed a finance system upgrade project and conducted operational reviews.

After that, they worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Senior Consultant, contributing to a finance ERP implementation project for Rogers. They were responsible for developing financial reporting requirements and implementing a centralized knowledge management repository. They also performed industry and company valuations using Deloitte's Value Tools.

Lou then moved on to Rogers Communications, where they served as a Sr. Finance Manager, Business Analysis. In this role, they developed and distributed standard business performance reporting for the Cable Senior Leadership Team and provided ad-hoc analysis.

At BlackBerry, Lou held the position of Finance Manager, Value Added Services and Sr. Financial Analyst, SW and Service FP&A. They led budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and the development of business cases for various value-added services. They also served as a liaison between different business units and finance teams.

Lou's most recent role is at Sprouts Farmers Market, where they have held various positions including VP, Ecommerce & Analytics and Sr. Director, Strategy & Analytics. They have experience in business development, strategy, and financial planning and analysis.

Overall, Lou B. has a strong background in finance, analytics, and strategy, with a focus on business performance reporting, financial modeling, and project management.

Lou B. received an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree in Finance from the University of Windsor in 2002. They then pursued a Master of Business Administration in Strategy from the same university in 2002-2003. In 2013, Lou obtained a Certificate in Strategic Analytics from the CMA - Professional Development Institute. Additionally, they received the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA) certification from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario) in 2009.