Kaitlin Rippel
About Kaitlin Rippel
Kaitlin Rippel serves as the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Coalfire, having previously held various finance roles at companies such as Walgreens, The Kraft Heinz Company, and CDW.
Current Role at Coalfire
Kaitlin Rippel serves as the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) at Coalfire. She has held this position since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial planning processes and providing strategic financial insights to support the organization's objectives.
Previous Experience in Finance
Kaitlin Rippel has extensive experience in financial roles across various companies. She worked at Walgreens as a Financial Development Program Associate from 2011 to 2013 and later as a Senior Analyst in Community Management Finance until 2015. At The Kraft Heinz Company, she held multiple positions, including Category Finance Manager and Senior Finance Manager for Sales FP&A between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, she worked at Horizon Pharma plc as a Senior Financial Analyst/Finance Manager from 2015 to 2016 and at Menasha Packaging as Manager of FP&A from 2018 to 2020. Most recently, she held positions at CDW, serving as Finance Manager and later as Sr. Finance Manager, FP&A from 2020 to 2023.
Educational Background
Kaitlin Rippel earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Finance and Human Resources from DePaul University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Communication from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2007 to 2011.
Career Progression
Kaitlin Rippel's career in finance showcases a steady progression through various roles and responsibilities. Starting as a Financial Development Program Associate at Walgreens, she advanced to senior positions, including Senior Finance Manager at The Kraft Heinz Company and Sr. Finance Manager at CDW. Her diverse experiences across different sectors have contributed to her expertise in financial analysis and management.