Finance, FP&A, Strategy, Operations, Accounting, and Information Systems
Cayla CFO with an MBA who has over 10 years of experience
Relevant Skills
Collaborative leadership, leveraging data to deliver actionable business insights , financial modeling
Expertise Summary
Cayla, MBA is a seasoned finance executive with over 15 years of experience across Corporate Finance, FP&A, Strategy, Operations, Accounting, and Information Systems.
Her extensive background spans high-growth startups, established corporations, and mission-driven organizations, positioning her as a dynamic leader capable of delivering both financial and operational excellence.
Known for her strong analytical skills and collaborative leadership style, she excels at leveraging data to deliver actionable business insights and driving organizational success through strategic cross-functional collaboration.
Cayla led both the FP&A and IT teams, successfully implementing a “hub and spoke” data warehouse strategy and automating financial reporting processes, reducing timelines and increasing accuracy.
Cayla served as VP of Finance, overseeing company-wide financial planning cycles and spearheading the implementation of Adaptive Planning, enabling more agile decision-making.
Her ability to drive impactful outcomes while optimizing operational processes was further demonstrated during her tenure at an online lending platform, where she secured significant PPP funding and navigated the company through the financial uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cayla’s career has also included senior finance roles, where she consistently led transformative projects, scaled finance functions, and provided strategic insights to support business growth.
She is highly skilled in financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and system implementations, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and under budget.
Cayla holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University.
Her unique blend of financial acumen, operational expertise, and people-centric leadership makes her an invaluable asset to organizations seeking to optimize financial performance and drive strategic growth.