Vivian Lo

Senior Financial Analyst, Wholesale and Marketing

Professional Overview

Vivian Lo is a seasoned financial professional with over 7 years of experience in the retail, media, and healthcare industries. As a Senior Financial Analyst in Wholesale and Marketing at Michael Kors, she leverages her expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning to drive business performance and support key strategic initiatives.

Experience Summary

Current Role

As the Senior Financial Analyst in Wholesale and Marketing at Michael Kors, Vivian is responsible for providing comprehensive financial analysis and insights to support the company's wholesale and marketing operations. Her key contributions include:

• Developing and managing financial models to track and analyze wholesale revenue, costs, and profitability

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies

• Spearheading the development of financial reporting and dashboards to enhance data-driven decision making

• Supporting the execution of strategic marketing campaigns by providing detailed budget oversight and variance analysis

Career Progression

Prior to her current role, Vivian held several progressive financial positions, showcasing her diverse industry experience and leadership capabilities:

• Finance Manager - Store Finance at New York & Company (2017-2020)

• Developed and implemented advanced financial models to drive store-level profitability and optimize resource allocation

• Played a key role in the company's successful transition to a data-driven, omnichannel retail strategy

• Recognized for her ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for cross-functional stakeholders

• Senior Financial Analyst at Fox (Film, TV and Sports) (2015-2017)

• Provided detailed financial analysis and forecasting to support programming and content acquisition decisions

• Collaborated with business unit leaders to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize operational efficiency

• Senior Budget Analyst at PSCH (2014-2015)

• Managed the annual budgeting process for a large healthcare organization, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and compliance with financial regulations

Academic Background

Vivian holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in General Management from Baruch College, where she graduated with distinction. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance, with an Interdisciplinary Minor in NYC Studies, from the City University of New York-Baruch College, where she was recognized for her academic excellence as a Macaulay Honors College scholar.

Areas of Expertise

• Financial analysis and reporting

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Strategic planning and decision support

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Data-driven insights and business intelligence

Professional Impact

Throughout her career, Vivian has demonstrated a track record of driving measurable business impact. Key achievements include:

• Implemented a new financial reporting system at New York & Company, resulting in a 20% reduction in monthly reporting time and enhanced data visibility

• Spearheaded a cost optimization initiative at Fox, which delivered $2.3 million in annualized savings

• Played a pivotal role in the successful integration of a major healthcare acquisition at PSCH, ensuring seamless financial integration and operational continuity

Conclusion

Vivian Lo is a versatile and accomplished financial professional with a proven ability to drive business performance and support strategic initiatives. In her current role at Michael Kors, she continues to leverage her expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to contribute to the company's success in the dynamic retail and wholesale industry.