Miki Ito
Summary
Highly collaborative and results oriented Finance Professional, with over 20 years of experience in various finance leadership roles. Have worked with two multi-national companies (P&G and Kellanova) in two locations (Japan and Singapore) with progressive responsibilities across Asia.
Driving results through collaboration with strong business acumen is the biggest strength. This helped to deliver consistent successful business results through career in various businesses.
Passionate about the organization development and unleashing the potentials of next generation leaders.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional FP&A Senior Finance Director
Kellanova Asia Pacific
11.2023 - Current
- Manage Kellanova AMEA regional financial planning, which is $2bn + revenue and 8 business units / joint venture partners, as regional senior finance director
- The role is to ensure AMEA region delivers financial commitment to overall Kellanova company.
- Business partnering to CEO and CFO of AMEA region to provide financial and business perspective to deliver sustainable / profitable growth
- This works includes short term business risks & opportunities identification, mitigation plans suggestions and long-term business strategy development
- Manage team in both Singapore and India, who manages both financial planning and financial reports
- Currently leading transition of regional reporting / consolidation work to Global business service in India with streamlining reporting processes.
Snacks Business Senior Finance Director
Kellogg Asia Pacific & Sub-Saharan Africa
07.2018 - 10.2023
- Led overall financial (P/L, Balance sheet, investment choices, business planning and analysis) of AP Snacks Business Units
- Sales is $400m across 30+ markets including key 10+ markets
- Managing financial matters in the biggest manufacturing site was one of responsibilities
- Business partnering to GM of business to provide financial and business perspective to deliver profitable growth in both short term and long. This includes investments choices across different aspects in business.
- I was also member of Legal entity board of director. Complete all financial compliance such as financial stat audit, tax filing and audit
- I managed team in both Singapore and Malaysia Plant (9 in Singapore / 6 in Malaysia Plant)
- I also managed Sales Team as intermediate Sales Director from August 2021 to January 2022. In Sales Director responsibility, I led revenue growth management strategies and execution plans with all markets.
Supply Chain Finance Director & Regional Controller
Kellogg Asia Pacific & Sub-Saharan Africa
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Managed $600Million of regional cost of goods sold and being business partner to Supply chain VP.
- Led short/long term business planning process, financial analysis for long term network analysis and developing overall regional supply chain strategy to enable business growth in region
- Appointed as regional controller in August 2016 and main responsibility was to ensure that we perform in line with local/US rules/regulations/requirements from accounting point of view.
- Led process of changing accounting rules driven by US accounting changes such as revenue recognition changes, lease accounting changes
- Managed GBS Finance in Manila to deliver all KPI. There were 47 people in GBS organization and I led engagement of GBS as well as continuous improvement in processes across three different areas of finance transactions
- 6 managers reported to me directly across countries and managed their work plan, priority setting and coaching.
Beauty Care Finance Group Manager
P&G International Operation
07.2014 - 02.2015
- Managed $400Million of Beauty care business (Skin Care and Personal Care) across Asia
- Led investment choices and overall business planning for both short term and long term. This includes identifying risks and opportunities in business based on external environment and internal challenges.
- 4 managers reported to me directly across countries and managed their work plan, priority setting and coaching
Home Care Product Supply Finance Group Manager
P&G International Operation
07.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed $300Million of supply chain related cost with 3 manufacture plants/10 contract manufactures across Asia
- Led budget forecasting process, financial analysis for sourcing options and loss analysis in entire supply chains to identify cost saving opportunities
- 3 managers reported to me directly across countries and managed their work plan, priority setting and coaching
- Led supply chain network design with Product supply team to optimize cost and supported future business growth with more attractive cost structure.
Fabric and Home Care Product Supply Finance Group Manager
P&G International Operation
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed $800Million of supply chain related cost with 5 manufacture plants/10 contract manufactures. I led budget forecasting process, financial analysis for sourcing options and loss analysis in entire supply chains
- Led supply chain network design with Product supply team to optimize cost and supported future business growth with more attractive cost structure
- Managed the team of 7 based in various locations.
Asia Salon professional business Finance Group manager
P&G International Operation
02.2009 - 12.2011
- Completed Japan Salon Professional business integration successfully as integration leader. This integration covers different areas i.e System integration (SAP system integration)/Legal Entity change (including Legal entity liquidation)/people harmonization
- Led short and long term business planning for entire Asia Salon professional business to deliver financial commitment and three hundred million USD incremental sales in coming 5 years
Asia Prestige Products Finance Group Manager
P&G Asia Pte Ltd
05.2008 - 09.2009
- Completed 5 markets integration successfully without having business destruction in July 2010 as finance integration manager
- Designed new organization structure for purchasing/finance in Asia prestige products organization.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Commerce -
Keio University
Tokyo01.2003
Mailing Address
721E Bukit Timah Road, Singapore, 269772
Languages Written
English and Japanese
Personal Information
- Age: 43
- Ethnicity: Japanese
- Date of Birth: 06/27/80
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Japanese
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Regional FP&A Senior Finance Director
Kellanova Asia Pacific
11.2023 - Current
Snacks Business Senior Finance Director
Kellogg Asia Pacific & Sub-Saharan Africa
07.2018 - 10.2023
Supply Chain Finance Director & Regional Controller
Kellogg Asia Pacific & Sub-Saharan Africa
02.2015 - 06.2018
Beauty Care Finance Group Manager
P&G International Operation
07.2014 - 02.2015
Home Care Product Supply Finance Group Manager
P&G International Operation
07.2012 - 06.2014
Fabric and Home Care Product Supply Finance Group Manager
P&G International Operation
12.2011 - 06.2012
Asia Salon professional business Finance Group manager
P&G International Operation
02.2009 - 12.2011
Asia Prestige Products Finance Group Manager
P&G Asia Pte Ltd
05.2008 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts in Business and Commerce -
Keio University
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