Ryan Parsons

Experience

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  Atco Corporation Limited

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2011

  Accountant

  - Complete the annual financial statements and tax returns for corporate office entities- Produce quarterly and annual director’s reports- Build financial statements and directors report for Southern family holding companies- Create annual budget and business plans for Southern family holding companies

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  Certified Management Accountant: CMA®

  Sept 2008 - Apr 2010

  Certified Management Acc

  CMA Candidate, Graduated program in 2010, as the CMA Alberta Gold Medal Award Winner for the top marks across the program.

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  The Coca-Cola Company

  Mar 2011 - Mar 2013

  Financial Analyst

  - Prepare internal and customer annual business plan and monthly forecasts- Work directly with sales staff on key strategic offer and promotional decisions to evaluate financial impact for Coca-Cola and our customers- Provide detailed variance analysis on volume, revenue and gross profit results

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  Bell Media

  Apr 2013 - now

  • Lead the finance team for all Bell Media Studios, English Local TV, Radio, National & Specialty News business units:• Strategic lead on developing and managing business units P&L• Proven track record to drive cost reductions with operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives • Led transformational strategic projects • Work cross-functionally with Operations and Sales teams on strategy and ensure financial targets are met;• Lead finance team of 32 members driving collaboration, improved processes and results while receiving superior leadership and engagement scores on employee survey Show less I lead a group of finance professionals across Western Canada; responsible for all financial accountabilities including:- Analysis and communication of financial results- Annual strategic planning and budgeting in addition to monthly forecasting- Budgeting and managing capital and expenses- Strategic partner across the business; providing financial analysis for strategic decisions- Develop comprehensive business cases for senior leadership team- Manage all Accounts Receivables activities- Identify and advise on cost-savings opportunities- Manage sales compensation plans - Continually taking on expanding responsibilities within the role including additional regions and direct reports- Selected for Bell’s next generation leadership program Show less

  • Director, Finance

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Senior Finance Manager

    Apr 2013 - Jun 2022