Sharon A. Powers
About Sharon A. Powers
Sharon A. Powers serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology, a position she has held since 2012. With extensive experience in finance, she previously held key roles at Campbell Soup Company and Acme Markets, where she implemented financial strategies and improved operational efficiency.
Current Role at Advantage Solutions
Sharon A. Powers serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Advantage Solutions: Sales, Marketing, Technology. She has held this position since 2012, contributing to the financial strategy and operations of the company for over a decade. Her role involves overseeing financial planning, reporting, and risk management, ensuring the company meets its financial objectives.
Previous Experience at Campbell Soup Company
Sharon A. Powers worked at Campbell Soup Company in various finance roles from 1997 to 2010. She served as Director Finance for Sauces from 1997 to 2004 and later as Director Finance for North American Foodservice from 2004 to 2010. During her tenure, she implemented currency hedging strategies and conducted inventory cost analysis, which improved cash flow and reduced excess inventory.
Experience at Acme Markets
Sharon A. Powers was the Finance Director at Acme Markets from 2010 to 2012. In this role, she led contract negotiations that resulted in significant cost savings for the company. Her expertise in financial management contributed to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department.
Education and Academic Background
Sharon A. Powers studied at La Salle University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance and Management. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in financial leadership.
Key Financial Strategies and Achievements
Throughout her career, Sharon A. Powers has developed and executed financial models that improved forecasting accuracy and business decision-making. She played a key role in integrating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency, demonstrating her commitment to advancing financial practices within organizations.